Mom as MOH???

marleighkay7 · February 2014

So as super cheasy as this sounds, my mom is my best friend. She's always been there for me and we are super close. I dont have very many female friends either. What do you think about the idea of my mom being my Matron of Honor?

Gina0887 · February 2014

For an intimate wedding it could work, but I think MOB is a better and more appropriate title. My mom is my best friend as we'll, but they are brides "maids". It is a lot of work being MOH that she could enjoy being "mom" instead.

MairePoppy · February 2014

The 'maid' in bridesmaid is short for maiden. A bridesmaid is not a servant.

Since your mom is your best friend, it's appropriate for you to ask her to be your maid or matron of honor. The size of your wedding is irrelevant.

WildMagelet · February 2014

Your WP should be your nearest and dearest so if your mom fits the bill then go for it.

My FI had his stepdad as the BM at his first wedding.

kmmssg · February 2014

If she is the one you see by your side for your wedding then go for it! As @MairePoppy said, she isn't a servant and the size of your wedding is irrelevant.

Viczaesar · February 2014

Gina0887 said:

For an intimate wedding it could work, but I think MOB is a better and more appropriate title. My mom is my best friend as we'll, but they are brides "maids". It is a lot of work being MOH that she could enjoy being "mom" instead.

Not, it's not a lot of work being MOH. Maid means woman, not slave.

laurenstlouis · February 2014

I think it's a cute idea and personally don't see anything wrong with it. My Uncle's Best Man was his dad/my Grandpa, and he gave one of the most touching Best Man speeches I've ever heard. I say go for it, and I'm sure your Mom will be thrilled and feel extra special.

Maggie0829 · February 2014

For an intimate wedding it could work, but I think MOB is a better and more appropriate title. My mom is my best friend as we'll, but they are brides "maids". It is a lot of work being MOH that she could enjoy being "mom" instead.

OP, don't listen to the advice above because it is poor and incorrect advice.

If you want your Mom to be your MOH then ask her. I think your Mom would be very touched. My Mom is my best friend as well and sometimes I look back on my wedding day and wish I had asked her to be my MOH along side of my sister. I think what you want to do is very sweet. If grooms can have their Fathers as their BM then there is no reason you can't have your Mom as your MOH.

NYCMercedes · February 2014

Just ask her. She'll be flattered and you two can talk about it.

MyNameIsNot · February 2014

This is lovely. Ask her!

In some areas, it is tradition for men to ask their father's to be best man. It's not that weird.

LondonLisa · February 2014

I agree- if you want her, ask her! I was the "Best Woman" in one of my best guy friend's wedding. Fi was a "Man of Honour" in his female friend's wedding. Gender/ age/ relationship roles are changing when it comes to wedding parties, so just think of the person you want standing next to you when you say those vows. It is fine if that is your mother, in fact, I think that is very touching!

climbingsingle · February 2014

Ask her! And being a MOH isn't a lot of work.

cowgirl8238 · February 2014

I would ask your mom. Also being in the WP is not a lot of work, all that is required is to sow up on time in the specifeid dress, sober and smiling.

Love_Cam · February 2014

My friend had her mother as her MOH and she also walked her down the aisle. It was one of the nicest and most meaningful things I've seen at any wedding. Please do ask her!

Jen4948 · February 2014

By all means ask her! That's a lovely idea.

lovesclimbing · February 2014

In some circles, it's very common to have the mother of the bride as the maid of honor as well. I say go for it.

happybride42 · February 2014

My mom was my Matron of Honour at my first wedding and it was the best decision I could have made. She was beyond thrilled. She died in 2008 and it hurts that she won't be there when I get married this time - to the RIGHT man. Right now FI's mom is the ONLY person that will be with us when we marry in Las Vegas. FI asked me, "Would it be weird to have my mom for my Best Man?" I said, "of course not, ask her!" She is so excited and I am sooo glad she will be there to stand up for us. She has never been able to attend the weddings of any of her children so having her with us is very important to both of us.

[Deleted User] · August 2014

Wow! this was something I was thinking about posting to ask myself and I'm so glad I read all these comments. Now I think I'll definitely ask her when the time comes! My mom means the world to me and I was thinking of this but wasnt sure if it was appropriate. Still I have some waiting to do since my wedding is not for another couple years. but.....thanks everyone for your responses... and thank you marleighkay7 for originating this post and for reading my mind!

kschro9 · August 2014

My Mom is going to be my Matron of Honor and my other best friend is also going to be my Matron of Honor. My aunt was my cousin's Matron of Honor 5 years ago and it worked out well. My mom is super excited. I would find it weird for her not to be in my wedding party. I talked to her everyday and she is my best friend. It just makes sense for me.

sarahonlife · August 2014

My best friend had her mom as her MOH. It was wonderful.

And we had a great time at the bachelorette party teaching her how to drink! LOL

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