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Maggie - First, don't panic! You should speak from your heart, with love and affection for your sister and her husband to be. You can find great tips in these articles: Maid of Honor Speech, Maid of Honor Sister Speeches, Wedding Speeches. You might even consider writing the speech and asking an English teacher for advice on it, if you're uncertain about it. You'll do fine, and I'm sure your sister will love whatever you say!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

Freaking Out - Presumably when your best friend from college asked you to serve in this role, she understands that you won't be able to coordinate every local detail because of the distance. You may be expected to get to the wedding a few days early to help out with last-minute preparation, but other than that you shouldn't feel too obligated. If she is very demanding on your time or budget, you will need to have a heart-to-heart to let her know just what you can and can't do from your location.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

I am my sister's MOH. She expects me to write a speech for the reception, which I understand, but there will be 350+ people there! I'm only 16! what should i do?

-- Contributed by: Maggie

My best friend from college just asked me to be her maid of honor, which floored me and I said yes but I've never even been in a wedding, let alone been a maid of honor. I am now worried that I won't be able to do everything necessary as a MOH. I live in a different state...what should I do??

-- Contributed by: Freaking out

One Thing,

You have a couple of options to throw a shower and stay within your budget. First, you can ask other members of the bridal party if they are willing to chip in and work together on the shower. (One bridesmaid can take care of the cake, another one the favors, etc.) Although in the past etiquette dictated it was 'inappropriate' for a family member to throw a shower, this rule is much more relaxed in modern times, so it is acceptable to share duties with a bride's family member who is interested in hosting the shower. There are also many ways to cut costs by going the DIY route. Here are a few articles with cost-cutting do it yourself ideas:

You may also want to visit LoveToKnow Party for more ideas. Best of luck!

-- Contributed by: Amy Finley

My best friend just asked me to be her maid of honor and I couldn't be happier! I am SO excited for her and can't wait to start planning it all!

-- Contributed by: Melissa

I have a friend that just asked me to be her maid of honor. I have only known this girl for 3 years. I didn't think we were that close but I do realize she does not have that many girl friends. I told her that I would love to!

The problem I am now facing is that I just went through all of this for my sister. I was my sister's maid of honor as well. My husband is freaking out because we spent ALOT of money on everything for my sister and he does not want to have to do this again!

I have no problem with paying for the dress and even doing a Bachelorette Party. The support and helping out thing is not a problem at all. It is just to pay for another Shower! We will honestly go broke!

I mean I was just asked so I am not sure yet on her mom's plans. I also do not want to seem cheap but we really cannot afford that much more. What do I do?

-- Contributed by: One Thing

im almost 16 and i had a freind ask me to be her maid of honor, IM REALLY STOKED!!! but theres to much to it, i wanna be the best maid of honor EVER :) thanks for a the help!

-- Contributed by: lily

I am barely sixteen years old and my sister is almost twenty. She is getting married in a year and five months. Yesterday she asked me to be her maid of honor. I think this is going to be a great oppurtunity to bring us even closer, if thats even possible. =]. I love my sister and my soon-to-be brother in-law to death.

-- Contributed by: brittany

If the bride wants her 15 year old sister to be the maid of honor - then it's absolutely appropriate. The mother can help guide the both of them. It's a wonderful way for the 3 of them to bond as a family. There is a great book out there on amazon.com. Maid of Honor Handbook: Duties, Details and Delights. Good Luck !!!

-- Contributed by: Suzie B

No, i think it is a great gesture. With the help of your mom.

-- Contributed by: Shica

That would certainly be appropriate, especially if the bride is not too much older than her sister, though the age difference really doesn't matter in this case. It's a sweet gesture to include one's sister in such an honorable role.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

Is in inappropriate for the bride-to-be to ask a 15-year-old to be her maid of honor? The teen is her only sibling. The mother is available to help the younger sister with her duties.

-- Contributed by: jm
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