Maiden Fair

Beautifully taken by none other than Sha herself. -pic extracted from Sha's photo blog

Sha has appointed two of us to be her official bridesmaid-Zhen and I. I can't believe that one of my closest friends from college is getting married. Wedding bells are ringing, biological clocks are ticking? Kidding; to hide the surreal emotions. The wedding is to be held tentatively in September so this means that I would have about 5 months to lose weight and look impossibly fabulous in my own gown! The bride to be has summoned me to carry out the following duties:

The Maid Of Honour’s Responsibilities ...

Before the wedding:

Co-ordinates fittings and rehearsals for bride, bridesmaids and flower girls

Attends all rehearsals and pre-wedding parties

Helps with wedding invites and announcements

Plans and hosts the bridal shower and bachelorette party

Assists with decorations and floral accessories

Provides bride with ‘Something borrowed’ and ‘Something blue’ for the occasion

During the wedding:

Co-ordinates with the best man (E.g. make sure he’s got the ring!)

Assists bride in getting dressed

Checks the bridesmaids and flower girls and make sure they are in proper order for the march

Makes sure bride’s engagement ring is transferred to right hand

Arranges brides train before walk down the aisle

Carries groom’s ring during the ceremony

Stands beside the bride and hold her bouquet

Turns up veil just before ‘that kiss’

Acts as legal witness and signs documents

Arranges bride’s train, returns bouquet and gets ready her for the recessional

Takes part in the receiving line

Assists bride’s mom at the reception

Doubles check if best man has bride’s luggage and stuff in going away wedding car

Mingles with guests at the reception

Ensures guest book is signed

Makes a toast to the couple at the reception

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Goodness gracious me. That's like practically being a slave to the bride! Now why didn't the list add 'to stab the husband in the chest'! Hahaha...kidding! Sha dearest.. you you you! I'm happy for you nevertheless.=) Everything's going to be real exciting and I promise to put in my 100% best to make you the happiest bride. And we'll plan for a wild Hen's night party for the bachelorettes! If anyone of you have any ideas to contribute or 'lobang' for wedding preparations, please drop me a message.