Matron of Honor/maid of Honor

I believe if they've ever been married (even if they currently aren't married anymore), the correct term is Matron Of Honor. I would ask them both to be Matrons Of Honor.

My best friend was divorced and we are calling her the Maid of Honor. Technically she should be a matron of honor, but she felt better being called a maid of honor so that’s what we are going with. I personally don’t think it matters too much, nobody is going to call her out on it because that would just be rude, but I wanted her to be comfortable with her title!

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Allie's suggestion is great! While she technically should be called a 'matron of honor', it's perfectly fine to make her a 'maid of honor'. Asking her what title she feels the most comfortable with is a nice gesture as well! Again, like Allie mentioned, I wouldn't suspect/expect anyone to call you or her out on it.

View Quoted Comment I also agree with Allie - I don't think anyone will really even notice if you use the "wrong" titles.

Technically anyone who has been married, even if they are divorced or widowed, is a matron. If she would prefer to be called a maid, I don’t see why anyone else would care.

I would just ask her what she'd rather be called. Divorce can be a touchy subject and calling her "matron" due to technicality highlights the fact that she was previously married. If I were in her position I'd prefer to be called "maid" for this reason. I would recommend asking her what her preference is!

Both would be Matrons of Honor. People who know someone is or was married, but was named as maid, pretty much think the MOH and bride are ignorant and got it wrong. If you do not like the titles Maid and Matron (and matron makes me think of institutions like prisons and orphanages, where it is used) it is also correct to refer to both as Honor Attendants.

View Quoted Comment I agree with this! It's best for you to ask her what title she feels most comfortable with.

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I agree with just asking her. Your relationship with her is what is important, not the title. None of your wedding guests will think twice about what the people standing up with you are called.

I agree with Maggie- that would be quite comical if somebody stood up in the middle of the ceremony & screamed “she’s NOT A MAID OF HONOR! For shame!”

The divorced lady would be maid of honor and married would be matron. Most people will not care and there's a high chance that your guests aren't aware of her marital status outside of the programs to comment either way.

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I was already married when I was my sister's "maid of honor". I don't care for "matron" or titles that change with a woman's marital status (men don't have to deal with that, after all). I simply didn't worry what anyone else thought, even if my sister's guests thought we were "pretty much ignorant".

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HAHAHA yeah I highly doubt that would happen!

I'd go with maid of honor for both. It's semantics really, and reminding her that she's divorced is not that nice, ya know?