Katharina Buczek
Why Skip Having A Maid Of Honor?
There are a few different reasons why you might opt to forego having a maid of honor for your wedding.
Primarily, you simply may not feel comfortable choosing one single person if you are not particularly close with a female friend or family member.
On the flip side, if you have several eligible friends or family members who could fit the role, you might want to avoid drama and not hurt anyone’s feelings.
These are perfectly valid reasons to lean against having a maid of honor. And in these cases, perhaps simply having a bridal party would be your ideal route.
Another reason why you might not want a maid of honor is if you prefer to plan solo. Typically, maids of honor are involved in everything from helping you pick out a gown and plan your bachelorette party to settling on minute wedding day details like floral arrangements and menu offerings.
For some people, this second set of eyes is extremely helpful for navigating stressful or just difficult decisions. For others, though, having a maid of honor being so involved can become even more overwhelming.
It is important to reflect on your personal planning style and figure out whether you prefer to work alone or collaborate and seek the insight of others. If you aren’t thrilled with the latter, then perhaps not having a maid of honor is the best decision for you.
Why Pick A Maid Of Honor?
Of course, having a maid of honor also comes with a bunch of upsides– which is arguably why the tradition has persevered for so long.
First of all, a maid of honor is essentially a built-in support system, one designated person who can simultaneously help you out with the nitty-gritty of wedding planning while being your shoulder to lean on in emotional moments.
