If you have been asked to read a passage during your family or friend's wedding, here are some suggestions to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. 

Practice beforehand — but no need to memorize

Make sure to read the passage several times before the wedding day…

Whether you’re writing a maid of honor speech for your sister, trying to get your love down on paper, or prepping to officiate a friend’s wedding, sometimes the blank page can be too much. While there’s never a great time for writer’s block right now — while you’re preparing for such a special day — is definitely not the right time. We’re here to help reduce your stress with a few helpful tips for how to shake off writer’s block.

As the maid of honor, you have a special role to play (learn more about the history of the role). You might support the couple with the wedding planning process, plan pre-events, help on the big day itself, or simply be emotional support throughout the process. 

Regardless, here are some tips for navigating this important role:

So you've been asked to be the maid of honor in your bestie's wedding — congrats! But before you start brainstorming creative bachelorette party ideas and helping the bride pick out the perfect dress, it's important to consider the potential costs that may come with saying “yes” to this role.

First and most important: remember that your toast should be about the couple and their love for one another. Avoid making the toast about yourself or getting too personal with inside jokes or embarrassing stories.

The role of the maid of honor is a rich and complex one, with a history dating back to ancient civilizations. In different cultures and time periods…

Writing a speech for a wedding can be a daunting task, but these quotes can help inspire and guide your writing process. Whether you're crafting a lighthearted wedding toast or…

If you’re stressed out about what to say and where to even begin, rest assured the Muse is in! We’ve got you covered with our new toolkit, Maid of Honor Made Easy: Two Complete Speeches with Endless Possibilities.

Inside you’ll find two template maid of honor speeches…

Let's get real about the trials and tribulations of selecting your Maid of Honor.

Customarily, a bridal party consists of one bride, one maid or matron of honor and a handful of bridesmaids. These days…

I’ve done the maid of honor thing from both sides of the aisle: I’ve been one and I’ve asked someone to be mine. So I know the costs add up fast between a dress, shoes, maybe a plane ticket, a bachelorette party, a bridal shower, the time it takes to organize all of the above… you know what? I’m gonna stop there. It’s not just pricey, it’s also a ton of work, and I hope your best buddy is super crazy grateful for all the time and effort and money you’re putting into being there for them. For moments when the stress is getting to you, I’ve compiled the major benefits to keep you sane: You get to taste all the things.