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Erin
Savvy July 2021

Deciding on a maid of honor.

Erin, on August 22, 2019 at 10:13 AM Posted in Planning 0 16
Why has this seem to become my hardest decision so far? And I need opinions!!


Just to give you a run down; I only have one sister. I have two BEST friends and I was both of their maid of honor (one is a cousin, one is a friend of over 10 years who is like a sister to me). My sister and I aren’t necessarily close, but we get along well.

Initially, I was like ok, I only have one sister, easy decision and no ones feelings will get hurt. But the more I think about it the more I feel like their feelings will be hurt regardless. My cousin has 4 sisters and she still chose me. (My friend doesn’t have a sister)

Do I stick with just my sister or have all 3? (1 Maid of Honor & 2 Matrons of honor)

16 Comments

Latest activity by Reeshma, on August 22, 2019 at 11:19 PM
  • Danielle
    Master June 2019
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    I honestly don't think any of their feelings would be hurt, IMO. Having a MOH isn't a "tit for tat" thing where you have to have them as one, just because you were one. And I feel like if you give multiple people that role, it sort of takes away the purpose/meaning. As hard as it may be to choose, i'd just choose the one sister, cousin, or friend that you truly feel closest too. If the decision is too hard, it sounds like picking your sister would be the easier choice. Do any of these women live close to you? Are any of them super busy in their own lives right now? These are things you may want to consider. Even though you shouldn't choose a MOH based off what they can do for you, it doesn't hurt to take your expectations into consideration when making the decision. Also, how many other bridesmaids do you plan to have? If you plan to have like 10, then maybe having 3 MOH's wouldn't be so bad, but if you only plan to have like 4-5, it might seem excessive.

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  • Sara
    Super October 2019
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    Yeah, I think I'd still try to pick one. I get that they're all close and special in different ways, but I think if I were in your shoes I'd pick one as a maid or matron of honor, but try to make it purely a title - make sure they're all in on making any decisions (on dresses, celebrations, etc.), and communicate with all of them so they feel in the loop

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I would pick one or just have everyone be bridesmaids. Having three maids of honor makes it feel less special to me.
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  • Kristen
    Dedicated November 2019
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    I just have 4 bridesmaids, no MOH. Didn’t like the idea of “picking a favorite” as they are all from different parts of my life. I would say just don’t pick a MOH.
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  • Erin
    Savvy July 2021
    Erin ·
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    Thank you for your input. I’m worried about it taking away from the actual “honor”. I am having 8 all together.
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  • Erin
    Savvy July 2021
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    Thank you!
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  • Erin
    Savvy July 2021
    Erin ·
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    Thank you! I agree that’s what I was worried about
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  • Erin
    Savvy July 2021
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    Thank you!!
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    I would just make all 3 of them bridesmaids! Seems like you’d cause hurt feelings no matter who you choose as MOH so personally I’d just eliminate that and make them all equals. And calling them ALL maids/matrons of honor kinda dilutes the title in my opinion. Just say no MOH, all equal bridesmaids!
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  • Ashley
    Savvy November 2019
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    You don't have to choose if you don't want to! I honestly didn't choose so I have a Maid of Honor and a Matron of Honor. My finace also didn't choose so he has two best men. It is completely up to you and what you want!

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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    I’m having two MOH. I don’t think it dilutes the title and they were both so excited to be asked. If you want three, ask three. But you may be better off just having bridesmaids so no one feels left out.
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  • Saki
    Dedicated October 2019
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    I don't have any advice, but just wanted to say that my bff in the entire world that i've known for 26 years now and still talk to every day even though we now live 2,000 miles apart, had her sister as maid of honor at her wedding and i felt zero hurt about it. totally a non-issue in my book if you go that route.

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    I would choose your MOH based on who you feel closest to. You're not obligated to make your sister MOH because of blood relation. If you're really worried about hurting feelings, I like the idea of having only bridesmaids!

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  • Julie
    VIP February 2020
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    This happened to me too. I was hurt, though, but only because they haven't been close or spoken to each other except on holidays for years. And she has been my "sister" sine we were 4 (we're now 32). I don't know, everyone is different. I was literally the first person to know they were engaged though.
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  • Saki
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Yeah, i totally get that. my bff's sister is a piece of work and they don't really get along that well, but it was her decision and i was just happy to be included at all. i try not to take it personally... i honestly think her sister would have thrown a massive tantrum if it didn't happen, and i think it was just better for everyone this way, haha.

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  • Reeshma
    Dedicated December 2019
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    Are you and your cousin close? It sounds to be like your sister and cousin should be bridesmaids and your friend should be your MOH. If you’re very close with your cousin too, why not have two MOHs and your sister as a bridesmaid?
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