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What is too young for a maid of honor?

Hailee , on March 11, 2018 at 10:46 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

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I decided long ago that if I ever got married, my youngest sister would be my maid of honor. I am not at all close with my other siblings, and my friends have become distant. Literally the only other bridesmaid I’m having is my soon to be step daughter. Thing is, by the time my wedding rolls around in two years, my sister will only be seventeen years old. Is that too young? There really isn’t anyone else I want to have as my maid of honor, and she’s perfectly capable of doing most of the maid of honor duties. But would she be able to sign my marriage license as witness?

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Latest activity by Rosalie, on December 3, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Champion June 2018
muriel · on March 11, 2018 at 10:57 PM
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Choose your sister. There is no reason she can't be your MOH. There are no duties for any MOH, other than to be as supportive as they can, and show up in the dress.
Whether or not she can sign as a witness, depends on the laws where you will be married. Even if she can't legally be a witness, it's not a reason to exclude her from the position. Someone else can sign.
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NikNak · on March 11, 2018 at 11:03 PM
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Since the only duty of a maid of honor is to buy the dress and stand by you on your wedding day, I'm sure your sister is more than capable of doing that and it would be a great honor for her.
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Rachelle · on March 11, 2018 at 11:16 PM
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Go for it! There is no rule on age for something like this; it is a very personal decision and if she is the person that you envision standing up there with you on your big day, then that is exactly who you should choose! If she can’t sign as a witness, just ask a parent or relative to step in who can.
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Savvy October 2020
Alejandra · on March 11, 2018 at 11:38 PM
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My little sister is my MOH she'll be 19 at the wedding, she's my best friend and there's no one else I could imagine being there hee age was never even a thought so you should have your sister.
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Savvy August 2018
Deanna · on March 12, 2018 at 12:02 AM
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My little sister is my MOH & she will only be 16. She is my best friend and honestly age was never a thought when choosing wedding party.
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Savvy September 2020
Kaitlyn · on March 12, 2018 at 1:03 AM
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I'm only going to be 21 or 22 when I get married. Do it your way and have fun
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Expert May 2018
xRApril · on March 12, 2018 at 2:53 AM
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My sister just turned 16 and she is my MOH!
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VIP March 2018
Kimberly · on March 12, 2018 at 9:33 AM
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My MOH is my 13 year old daughter.
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Rosalie · on December 3, 2022 at 6:55 PM
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It's fine, as long as she can handle the responsibilities of being the MOH.
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