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How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech

You’ve been asked to play a huge role in your best friend’s wedding…being her maid of honor! However, this job comes with many important tasks…one of the most important being the the maid of honor speech. While this is a moment to celebrate your friendship, the idea of getting up in front of a crowd can be unnerving if you aren’t used to getting up in front of a crowd, giving a speech, but we can help!

March 2, 2022

Bridal Party, Bridal Traditions, Bride/Bridesmaids, Bridesmaids

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While the two of you are the most important people at the wedding, half the fun is being able to plan and celebrate your wedding day with your nearest and dearest friends by your side as bridesmaids and groomsmen. While you might think its as simple as just grabbing your friends, assigning them a bridal title, and calling it a day, there are a few other things you’ll want to consider before you make the final selections on your wedding party people.

5 Rules for Selecting Your Bridal Party

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Once you’ve decided who you will be asking to be in your wedding party, you then have to narrow down your options for maid of honor. But how do you choose amongst all your close friends and family? If you have more than one person in mind who fits all of your Maid of Honor needs, you may find yourself wondering if it’s okay to double up. The answer is: Yes!

Matron of Honor vs. Maid of Honor

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items on your wedding day checklist are perfect. Everything from the flowers to the color of the napkins. But then, unexpectedly, disaster strikes! Whether the maid of honor’s dress suddenly doesn’t fit right. Or that your elaborate up-do is unraveling fast. Every wedding needs a wedding day emergency kit to assist the bridal party in handling the unexpected with ease. The Weddings & Events by Raina team always has a suitcase of survival items for any and all wedding day disasters.

Wedding Day Emergency Kit Must Haves

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Being by your friend’s side through all the highs and lows of the wedding planning process is something every good friend wants to say yes to. Calming her on the big day. Seeing the sweet but nervous smiles throughout the ceremony. Crying along with her as she exchanges vows with her soon to be spouse. We all want to support those closest to us and to be there when they need us most. But being able to afford bridesmaid these days…. It does not come cheap. In fact, it’s getting remarkably expensive. On average, it costs approximately $3K. We have found that many ladies just can’t afford it without forgoing paying rent or buying groceries.

Creative Ways to Afford To Be A Bridesmaid

First Look – What You Need to Know

The first look is a magical intimate moment, full of emotion. It is a lovely alternative for the happy couple to get the most out of their wedding photo coverage with beautiful photos and, likely, the only moment alone they will have a chance to enjoy together. Trust us, alone time is rare thing during the wedding day.

June 9, 2021

Bridal Party, Bridal Traditions, Bridesmaids, Groom/Groomsmen, Helpful Hints, Photography, Wedding Dress, Wedding Stress

Fleriza
Bride
“I would give Raina and her team 10 stars if I could.”
Jessica
Bride
“I am so grateful I was able to get Raina to plan my wedding.”
Stacy
Bride
“Raina van Setter was the best wedding planner imaginable!! Paid attention to every detail and made our day magical, we wouldn’t have had the amazing wedding without her and her fantastic team! ”
Molly
Bride
“Far exceeded our expectations!! She made wedding planning a breeze. We feel so blessed to have had her as our wedding planner!!!”
Sandy
Bride
“Our guests emphatically stated that our wedding was one of the best weddings they ever attended.”
Lisa
Mother of the Bride
“Our daughter’s wedding was PERFECTION! We have Raina to thank for that!”
Karen
Caterer
“Hands down one of the best wedding planners in the business.”
Kim
Bride
“She made me feel like Cinderella! Raina is, hands down, the best wedding coordinator. She took care of literally everything.”
Mercyette
Bride
“Every vendor she recommended was a dream. Even held my hand when I was nervous during the ceremony line up.”
Emelie
Bride
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