Maid of Honor Duties If you are reading this, that must mean you've recently been chosen as the maid of honor in a wedding! It is a wonderful privilege to serve as a friend's maid of honor, and one that not everyone gets to experience. You will serve as the bride's ally, confidant, and right-hand woman throughout her wedding planning process. You will most likely be responsible for a maid of honor speech, bridal shower and bachelorette party. In the United Kingdom, they call these Hen Parties, and you'll find some great invitation and party ideas on this site. Bridal soiree party planners exist if you get overwhelmed. Here are the basics. First, be certain to make it Special - with locations or gifts that are different and not routine. It's her last night as a single woman -- it can't be at your usual hangout. If alcohol is part of your shower party celebration, please don't drink and drive. Instead let a specialized limo service cater to your party. Be sure to consider who is coming. The suitability of activities depends a lot upon the age and gender of the participants. More mature women are seeking classy girls' getaways over the raunchy fare that attracts others. Of course it is the latter that draws the most inquiries. Increasingly bridal soriees are including activities that can range from risque games, to male strippers to an hired escort experience. We've heard some pretty wild descriptions of what can happen at a typical event. Black male strippers are currently the rage in Los Angeles.