maid-of-honor

Chief bridal attendant

A maid-of-honor is the chief unmarried female attendant at a wedding, typically the bride's closest friend or sister.

She helps plan events, holds the bouquet during the ceremony, and stands beside the bride.

When the attendant is married, she's called the matron-of-honor.

My sister was my maid-of-honor.

wedding

bridesmaid

Bride's ceremonial assistant

bouquet · processional · altar · veil · rehearsal · dress · ceremony · toast · reception · wedding planner

duties

speech

Oral communication ability

dress shopping · bridal shower · bachelorette party · emotional support · bustling · emergency kit · cake cutting · witness signature · problem solver

pastry

cupcake

Individual frosted pastry

cream cheese · lemon · dessert · petit four · miniature · buttercream · fondant · decorated · sponge · afternoon tea

Opposites
wedding party role counterpart

maid-of-honorbest man

Groom's primary attendant

groomsman · groom · usher · bride · man of honor

wedding role hierarchy

maid-of-honorbride

Woman getting married

groom · wedding guest · officiant · wedding crasher · spectator

Family

maid, honor, maids, maiden, maidens, maidenly, maidhood, honors, honored

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