3 Things Your Maid of Honor Should Know for Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is one of the most important and emotional milestones in your life & your Maid of Honor plays a key role in making it all run according to plan. From keeping you calm & collected to managing last-minute details, their support can be the difference between a stressful day and a joyful one. But being a Maid of Honor isn’t just about holding your bouquet and planning a killer bachelorette party—it comes with real responsibilities. Here’s what every Maid of Honor should know how to do before the big day arrives!

How to fluff your train and veil 

Fluffing out a wedding dress train and veil helps create that full, romantic, and photo-ready look. Here’s how to get it right on the first attempt! No matter what the fabric is, the bride’s wedding dress is going to need a good steam before anything else. Steam the dress fully either the night before or first thing morning of. Once the bride is in the gown and about to walk down the aisle, grab all the layers of the train and veil together. Then give it a gentle fluff - we’re not going for height here! It’s best to get a little low to the ground for better control of where the train and veil lie on the ground. Gently lift the train a few inches and allow it to fall naturally into place. This can help everything fan out symmetrically!

How to bustle your gown

Correctly bustling a wedding dress can be tricky, but it’s essential for comfort and ensuring the train doesn’t drag while you’re dancing or mingling with your guests. Your maid of honor ideally should be present when you go to pick up your wedding dress from your seamstress - that way, they can see how to bustle your dress first hand and even practice a time or two! We also recommend taking a video of how to bustle your gown during your last alterations appointment to have on deck day-of just in case. The bustle will likely have either a series of hooks and loops, ribbons, or buttons attached to the back of the gown. They may be hidden under the fabric or in the seam, so be sure to locate what you need before you just start attaching things. Then, one by one, connect each hook or button to the corresponding loop or button at the back of the dress. Be gentle, as the fabric can be delicate. Finally, check for evenness and make sure you’re feeling comfortable!

How to help you into your wedding dress

Helping a bride into their wedding dress is a delicate and meaningful task—part emotional support, part logistical coordination! First things first, wash your hands! You don’t want any oils or stray makeup getting on the gown. Lay the dress out in a clean, open space. Your maid of honor should hold it open while you step in one leg at a time. Carefully shimmy it up to your waist and then pull the bodice into place. Start from the bottom of the zipper and work your way up slowly - remember, it’s supposed to be a close fit. If you need a little more room for the zipper to close without forcing it, try putting your hands on your natural waist and then pushing back with your hands towards the zipper. This should help to give you a little extra wiggle room while putting your dress on! Once fully zipped, gently tug and smooth the lining and outer layers to eliminate bunching. Add the finishing touches like veil, jewelry, shoes and any other accessories once fully dressed and viola!