Maid of Honour Duties and Responsibilities on a Hen
When a friend or family member gets engaged, it is great excitement all round for everyone before the celebrations begin. However, if you’re asked to be the maid of honour, there are some duties and responsibilities that come with the role! While planning the hen party, you may feel thrilled, delighted and scared.
As the maid of honour, you now have the major job of planning the perfect hen party for that special person. We, better than anyone, know it can be stressful planning a Hen Party and taking on this responsibility, so fear not – we're here to help!
We won't lie - there are jobs to be done for the Hen. But you've got this! We've put some tips together to help navigate some of the duties and responsibilities of a maid of honour on a hen weekend!
What Type of Bride is She?
First things first, what kind of person is your bride to be? As she has asked you to be her maid of honour this would mean that you both are very close. Therefore, you would know her well.
As the maid of honour, one of the duties is knowing the vibe. This means knowing what location would be good to choose, what type of food she likes, which goes with what restaurant you would choose.
You’ll also have to choose the activities. Is she someone who would like an activity? If so, what type would she like?
While these duties as a maid of honour can be stressful, try not to get too stressed. You, better than anyone, know what you are doing! If we can give you one piece of good advice, it's to go with what she likes. When you do that, you are halfway there.
Maid of Honour Responsibilities: The Guestlist
Another duty as the maid of honour is curating the hen party guest list. You’ll need to find out who is attending the hen party so you can start planning numbers. This can be where your stress may start in all the planning. But be organised and systematic; it really will be fine.
Before you begin planning, ask the bride for a list of everyone she wants to be there. Be sure to get their phone numbers or email addresses, and contact them, inviting them to the Hen. It might be most convenient to set up a WhatsApp group, reducing the stress of this maid of honour responsibility.
Just start by introducing yourself as the Maid of Honour and saying that you will be organising the Hen. Then give them the date and ask them to confirm they can come and that more details will follow once you have the numbers in place. Sorted!
Picking a Location
The next responsibility as the maid of honour is choosing the location. This part of the Hen can be stressful, so slow it down and consider the situation you have in front of you nicely and calmly. Would your hen be lively and like something with a busy nigh life or is she quiet and like something a bit tamer for her hen group?
Choosing the location could also depend on the type of accommodation available. For example, you might fancy Kilkenny as there are so many choices, rather than say, the Aran Islands where they are limited. Then you also need to see how far it is to travel too, what type of travel would best suit your group and you need to consider that cost.
Travel expenses can drive the cost up, especially if it is a fair distance from your hometown. If everyone is not traveling in the same direction, that must be factored in too. Above all else though, make sure the bride likes the spot.
Maid of Honour Duties Include Choosing Dining Options
Last thing in responsibilities for a maid of honour on a hen party is choosing the activities. This can also get a bit stressful, so chill and all will be well. Choosing a suitable activity can depend on a lot of factors: age, style, type, interests, and if everyone is willing to go and do it. Not every activity is suitable for everyone or isn’t everyone's cup of tea.
Some people attending a hen party would rather sit around and chat with other members of the group, rather than taking part in an activity. Remember to ask your planner for ideas on activities that would suit your age profiles and personality types. Take the info you have and ask an expert! That always reduces stress.
What Activities Are There?
Last thing is the activity for your Hen group. This can also get a bit stressful so chill and all will be well. Choosing a suitable activity can depend on a lot of factors, age, style, type and if everyone is willing to go and do it. Not every activity is suitable for everyone, or isn’t everyones cup of tea. For some people attending a hen party they would really rather sit around and chatting with other members of the group, rather than taking part in an activity. So ask your planner for ideas on activities that would suit your age profiles and personality types. Take the info you have and ask an expert! That always reduces stress.
After you sort out these Stresses On a Maid Of Honour for a Hen, you are all good to go and give your bride to be the most memorable hen night ever. The most important thing is to stay calm and talk to your planner. Tell them about your group, give as much info as you can. This all helps create the best Hen ever! And don't forget, we are always on hand to help - just contact us here!
Remember to Have Fun!
After you sort out these responsibilities for a maid of honour on a hen party, you are all good to go and give your bride to be the most memorable hen night ever. The most important thing is to stay calm and talk to your planner. Tell them about your group, give as much info as you can. This all helps create the best Hen ever! And don't forget, we are always on hand to help - just contact us here!
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