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9:45 a.m.
If you're bunking with the other bridesmaids, decide who gets first shower. The maid of honor should probably get first dibs (and has probably done so already, in anticipation of this skirmish), as she should join up with the bride as soon as possible. Draw straws, if necessary.
11:00 a.m.
While the bridesmaids bathe, shave, primp, and dress, the maid of honor should meet up with the bride at the bridal suite (or other designated home base). Some maids of honor shack up with the bride the night before the wedding for peace of mind, and will have been with her this whole time. If not, she should have arrived on the by now scene with the bride's emergency kit, dress steamer, aspirin, favorite CDs, and any other essentials. The bride's mom should drop off the dress later, unless the maid of honor helped the bride bring it to the room the night before.
11:30 a.m.
While the maid of honor and bride wait for the beauticians and bridesmaids to arrive, they can confirm all limo/car service pick-up and drop-off times, bouquet deliveries, and any other day-of arrangements. Bust out the contact sheet and divide up the calls.
