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The distinction between a Maid of Honor and Matron of Honor fall into two categories: (1) marital status and (2) age.
Marital Status.
Most, but not all, references define the Matron of Honor as a married woman. Those that do not indicate the Matron must be married indicate she is an older, trusted woman.
Age.
With respect to age, a Matron of Honor is generally thought of as older and more mature than a Maid of Honor.
While, strictly speaking, a Matron is a married woman, it is also acceptable to call an older, unmarried woman the Matron of Honor.
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What is a more flattering term for matron of honor?
There really is nothing wrong with 'Matron of Honor' and only means the person is married and not single. If single it would be 'Maid of Honor'. I do agree it sound like one is an old maid, but that's the way it is and I doubt you can break the good old tradition.
If someone is a widow are they a maid of honor or matron of honor?
Matron because maid is short for maiden which is a girl or servent that has never been married.
Who has more responsibility maid or matron of honor?
The maid of honor refers to a brides honor attendant who is not married. To were as the matron of honor refers to one who is married. The matron is usually a best friend or sister.
Can you have a matron of honor and a chief bridesmaid at a wedding?
A chief bridesmaid is the maid or matron of honor. You can have one of each, and as many additional bridesmaids as you want--there are no rules. However, too many can look ridiculous and make taking pictures difficult.
Who stands next to bride the maid or matron of honor?
A maid of honor is a single young woman, while a matron of honor is a married woman. The maid of honor stands beside the bride to hold her bouquet and is there to be sure the bride has all the help she needs and is kept looking her best during the wedding and at the reception and the bridesmaids help the maid of honor.
Should matron of honor be capitalized?
Yes, "Matron of Honor" should be capitalized as it is a formal title given to the woman who is chosen to assist the bride at a wedding.
What if your maid of honor has been married before?
Yes, you can have two Maids of Honor. There are no rules you must follow for your wedding day - make it your own! Traditionally, one bridesmaid is Maid of Honor, but having two is perfectly acceptable. Being Maid of Honor can be a stressful task, so sharing the duties will relieve your friends. Having two Maids of Honor also might help you avoid hurt feelings if you have two women in your life that are equally special to you.
Do you need a chief bridesmaid if you already have a maid and matron of honor?
No.
What is a Maid of Honor?
A maiden of honor is simply an unmarried bridesmaid or a girl who helps at the wedding similar to a maid of honor. Matron of honor is a married Maid of honor.
In a wedding the woman HAS BEST woman?
It's called Maid (or Matron) of Honor.
What do you call a main attendant to the bride?
She would traditionally be called the Maid of Honor (unmarried) or Matron of Honor (married or divorced).
What is the plural of maid of honor?
The masculine of maid of honor is called the Best Man. The best man takes care of all of the grooms needs during the planning and operation of the wedding.
