The maid of honor plays a crucial role in a wedding, serving as a  support system for the bride and helping to plan and organize the  big day. Here are some of the main responsibilities of a maid of  honor: 

1. Helping the bride plan and organize the wedding:

The maid  of honor is expected to assist the bride with wedding  planning tasks such as vendor research, appointment  scheduling, and budget management. 

2. Acting as a sounding board:

The maid of honor should be a  listening ear for the bride and offer her advice and support  throughout the wedding planning process. 

3. Planning the bachelorette party:

The maid of honor is  traditionally in charge of planning the bachelorette party,  which is a pre-wedding celebration for the bride and her  bridesmaids. 

4. Holding the bride's bouquet during the ceremony:

The maid  of honor will be standing next to the bride during the  ceremony, and she will be responsible for holding the  bride's bouquet while she exchanges vows. 

5. Helping the bride get ready on the wedding day:

The maid  of honor should arrive early on the wedding day to assist the  bride with getting ready, such as helping her put on her  dress, doing her hair and makeup, and ensuring that  everything is in order. 

6. Helping to coordinate the bridal party:

The maid of honor  should help to coordinate the bridal party, making sure  everyone is on schedule and in the right place at the right  time.

7. Standing up in the wedding ceremony:

The maid of honor  will be standing up in the wedding ceremony, next to the  bride and other bridesmaids. 

8. Making a speech:

In some weddings, the maid of honor is  expected to make a speech during the reception. 

Being a maid of honor is a big responsibility, but it is also an  honor and an opportunity to play a special role in your friend's  wedding. Being a good listener, being organized, and being  supportive can go a long way in helping the bride to have a  successful and memorable wedding day.