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As maid-of-honor you're head honcho, leader of the bridesmaid pack, and official right-hand-woman to the bride. But it's never as simple as that. Find the answers to all of your maid-of-honor matters, from fronting cash to handling those feelings of frustration right here.
Q: I'm pleased to be the maid of honor, but I'm stressed about paying for the shower and bachelorette party on top of the Italian satin gowns she wants us to wear! Am I on my own in terms of footing the bill?
A: The bridesmaids are definitely expected to chip in, and brides should make this explicitly clear, maybe by sending a cheery, cute email listing everyone's contact info and important events. Explain that expenses will be shared equally among the girls. Instruct them to save all receipts for decorations, gag gifts, shower invites, etc. (you do the same). As maid of honor, you'll be in charge of tallying totals and hashing out who owes what. Just think, once it's a given that everyone's paying, you'll be in a better position to enjoy the experience. If moola is an issue for all of you, commit to a budget and work from there. It's just a matter of getting everyone on the same page.