FREE MAID OF HONOR SPEECH TEMPLATE FROM YOUNG SISTER TO OLDER SISTER

Congratulations on becoming a "Maid of Honor"! Now what? you may ask. This hub will give you a run down of what your role is and even a free toast speech to help guide you on your own speech! This was my speech that I said to my older sister and do not mind sharing it. I was so nervous and spent countless days/hours on figuring out what to write. I am also not one to talk in front of a large crowd but I wrote my speech down and practiced it. Day of I was so nervous, I just brought the paper up there and was shaking to death but got a standing ovation! Please twist some of the words around to make it more meaningful towards your own scenario. Also please leave some feedback in the comment field below, I would love to know if it has helped you.

Who is asked to be a maid of honor?

Typically the person that a bride will ask to be their maid of honor is a close sibling (if she has one), a very close cousin, or a very close friend she grew up with. It is an honor to be asked and you should feel very special as well as know it is a big responsibility.

Do know when you are asked, you do have the right to decide if you would like to take on this role. You will be involved in planning many of the events approaching the wedding as well as attend to the bride every step of the way. The maid of honor will need time to cater to the bride's needs as well as save for the role as it can be an extra expense from the bridesmaid role.

What duties does a maid of honor have?

The duties a maid of honor has is as follows:

• Paying for their own gown
• Responsible for arranging a joint gift from the bridal party. They would collect money and purchase gift on behave of everyone.
• Help the bride pick out the perfect bridesmaids' dresses
• Parties! The maid of honor will have a full calendar; she attends pre-wedding events like working with bride's mother and bridal party on the bridal shower as well as coordinating the bachelorette party. From venue search, invitations, down to favors. Check out my site for discounted favors at http://bellamevents.theaspenshops.com/
• The big day; help the bride get dressed and get to the ceremony on time. You as the maid of honor have the privilege of acting as a witness to the marriage by signing the license that verifes you heard the spoken vows and witnessed the ceremony.
• No ring bearer? The maid of honor holds onto the groom's ring.
• Reception; maid of honor acts as hostess at the reception. She will cordially greet guests, dance and mingle. A big part at the reception the maid of honor has is the toast to the happy couple.
• Honeymoon right after reception? The maid of honor will assist the bride in changing from her bridal gown to going-away clothes.
• Last duty; maid of honor does a final sweep around the changing rooms, ceremony and/or reception to ensure there are no forgotten items.

FREE Maid of Honor Speech from a younger sister to older sister:

Today, we meet to celebrate two very special people, BRIDE NAME and GROOM NAME.

For those of you that may not know me, I am MAID OF HONOR NAME, BRIDE'S NAME younger sister and VERY honored, Maid of Honor.

As far back as I can remember- BRIDE NAME and I have made lots of memories that I'll treasure forever. (PAUSE_turn to sister directly) BRIDE NAME - We shared our secrets, and shared our fears, but most of all I want to thank you for sharing these last AGE OF MAID OF HONOR years and giving the true meaning to the word sister. I am truly blessed to have you in my life to always lead the way. (PAUSE) As you begin this new chapter in your life, I will still look to you for guidance because you helped me get this far.

(PAUSE_turn to brother-in-law directly) GROOM NAME - I've never seen my big sister more happy than she is today. I want to thank you for bringing joy to her life. You've helped BRIDE NAME , attain goals that were just dreams years ago. You have been an inspiration to her and most of all you have made her complete. (PAUSE)

May your love for each other grow with each passing year and blossom into your own family. As it grows in number, remember it also grows in strength.

GROOM NAME - It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our family! I have not only gained a new friend, but a new brother.

On behalf of the Bridesmaids, myself and everyone in this room, we send our best wishes, our admiration, our love and many many years of good health and good fortune! May your future be more than you could ever wish for! (RAISE YOUR GLASS) Congratulations!

REMEMBER:

Once the wedding is over, know that you have helped to make your sibling, relative and/or friend's wedding a cherished and special memory that will last a lifetime!

I hope this is a great guide for you. Please know the speech may look long but once reading out loud, you will realize it goes quick. Congratulations on being a maid of honor! :)