Maid of Honor Quiz: Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids: TLC

Serving as maid of honor requires style, finesse and nerves of steel. Find out what you know about the maid of honor role.

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OK, so you're maid of honor. There's only one maid of honor per wedding party, right?

A bride must choose either a maid of honor or matron of honor.

All bets are off these days. A bride can have a maid of honor, matron of honor, best bridesman, matron of bridesmaids -- whatever she chooses.

A bride can have a maid of honor and a matron of honor, but the rest of the bridal party will go by the title of bridesmaid.

... It's not 1960 anymore, and the rules have gone out the window. Brides are getting creative with titles these days, so they may have several girls being maids or somethings of honor. No matter what, if you're asked to serve an honorary role in the wedding, be appreciative of the title and get to work!

Of the following events, which is the maid of honor traditionally responsible for?

the rehearsal dinner

the wedding-day brunch

the bachelorette party

... Ladies, start your engines and start shopping for novelty boas and tiaras: You're responsible for the bachelorette party! Can we get a WOO HOO?

What does the maid of honor wear?

whatever the bridesmaids are wearing

a long dress if the bridesmaids are in short dresses; a short dress if bridesmaids are in long ones

anything the bride asks her to wear

... It's not uncommon for the maid of honor to wear a dress that complements but is different from the rest of the bridesmaids. However, she should plan to wear whatever the bride asks her to wear.

At what age do you stop being a maid of honor and become a matron of honor?

After you turn 35, you're a matron.

Trade maid for matron after you get married.

You take the title of matron automatically if you're older than the bride.

... Traditionally, unmarried women are maids of honor, and married women are matrons of honor.

What are your basic responsibilities as maid of honor?

keeping the bridal party unified, helping the bride with her to-do list, hosting showers and the bachelorette party

shopping for the bridesmaid dress, sending the bride's wedding invitations, entertaining family at the rehearsal dinner

spying on the guys at the bachelor party, training the flower girl, packing the bride's suitcase for her honeymoon

... There are about a million things a maid of honor can help with during the wedding planning season, but in general, as long as she keeps the bridal party informed and in line, helps the bride with her to-do list, and plans the bachelorette party, she'll go down as the best MOH in history!

As maid of honor, how much should you budget for your friend's wedding?

enough to pay for your dress and a few drinks at the bachelorette party

save three months' salary to pay for all the bridal showers and bachelorette party, your dress, gifts, wedding-day transportation and a wedding-day brunch

set aside funds for the dress, bachelorette party, gifts and a few extra dollars to pitch in for bridal showers if your help is needed

... You're the maid of honor, not the bride's fairy godmother! Be prepared to sink a chunk of change into this role, but don't get carried away. Pay for your attire, the bachelorette party, wedding gifts and any incidentals.

Your friend asked you to be MOH, but you plan on having your sister serve as yours one day. Do you have to turn down the offer?

Yes. Being maid of honor is all about reciprocity. If you won't be asking her to be yours, say no now!

No. It's an honorary title, and if you have the time, money and presence of mind to fill the role, it's absolutely yours if you want it.

Maybe. If the bride has a sister, she should be the first choice for MOH anyway!

... Just because a bride has a sister doesn't mean they have a maid-of-honor-worthy relationship. The bride needs someone of age who understands and is able to help with the wedding fracas. Just say yes!

Which of the following is never a maid of honor's responsibility?

writing thank-you notes for the bride

acting as messenger between bride and groom on the wedding day

helping a bride fluff her dress and refresh her makeup all throughout the wedding day

... You've got to help the bride look good on her wedding day and maintain her sanity leading up to it. But you're not her press secretary -- she can't make you write thank-you notes.

Maid of honor gift etiquette! Do you need to buy the bride a gift for every shower and the wedding day?

Nope! If you're footing the bill for her Vegas bachelorette bash, that's gift enough in itself.

Not exactly. Just buy gifts for the showers, but skip the wedding gift.

Well…yes. Most etiquette guides would urge you to buy a gift for each shower and the wedding. If you choose to give an engagement present and a gift of lingerie at the bachelorette party, that's your call.

... Wedding season is gift season, and at a minimum, you're expected to buy a gift for the wedding shower/s and wedding.

What's the biggest risk of being a long-distance maid of honor?

disappointing the bride

missing your flight en route to the wedding

not being present for the little moments, like binging on ice cream and watching cheesy wedding flicks

... So, you live in San Francisco and the bride is a Tampa girl. As long as you serve your MOH duties, you'll fill the role just fine. But you'll miss the little moments most of all. Think twice before agreeing to be a bride's long-distance MOH if you know another close friend who's local and would love the role, too.

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