Attendants and Guests

Should I Ditch My Faraway Maid?

I have chosen my best friend to be my maid of honor, but she lives far away. My other bridesmaids live closer to me and can actually help me plan the wedding, the shower and bachelorette party. Should I ask one of them to take her place?

Don’t ditch your number-one gal just because she’s too far away to plan a proper party. Ask your other bridesmaids to take up the slack—helping with the wedding has always been part of their duties, too. Just be sure they keep your best friend updated on shower or bachelorette party ideas and other planning details.