The Maid of Honor is one of the most important roles in a wedding ceremony. She is the right hand of the bride and is there for the bride through the whole process of planning, decision making, and most importantly on the big day itself. You are the glue that holds the bride together, and keeps her focused and organized.

One of the first things you will do is go with the bride to check out venues. You will also take part in helping her decide which invitations she likes, decorations, favors and also make sure they are ordered in time.

One of the most important things you will do is go with the bride to try on dresses. This can be a fun and overwhelming experience. With so many options of dresses, she may become lost in all the sea of white. Help her narrow down the search by asking what styles, fabric, and trains she likes.

After she has chosen a dress and plans are well on the way, you will need to start organizing the bridal shower and the bachelorette party. It helps to get a list of family and friends that are near and dear to her so you can make sure you don't leave anyone out. Send out invitations a month before both of the dates and get a head count on how many you expect to attend.

Next is the big wedding ceremony, the most important day of all. Make sure the bride gets to the venue on time, and don't forget the dress! Help her get her hair and makeup done, and then help her into her dress. Make sure everything is in order and people are seated and there are no problems, that is the last thing the bride needs on her big day. When everything is ready to go and you have made your way down the aisle, help the bride when she gets to her spot. Hold her flowers for her, and make sure her dress is perfect. Hand over the ring when its time, and be available if she needs anything else.

When the ceremony is over and pictures are taken its time to head over to the reception. You will also need to help her if she needs her dress bustled or fluffed out before she makes her grand entrance into the reception. Always be available to her and offer moral support during the whole wedding process. She might need to vent to you, cry on your shoulder or just be there to listen to her.

Being the Maid of Honor is a once in a lifetime experience and one that you should take seriously. You are helping make the bride's dream day come true and with your help it will be.