5 Maid of honor hacks.

1) Pack the “Bride Weekend Survival Kit”

Pack for the tiny disasters:

• safety pins, stain remover, mints (the holy trinity)

• fashion tape, sewing kit, lint roller, static guard

• pain relievers, blister care, hydration packets, tissues, chargers

• hand fans or a portable fan (you will be worshipped)

• extra flip-flops

• snacks she loves that won’t smudge lipstick

Put it all in one pouch.

2) The Engagement Gift (save her from spiraling)

Let’s be honest. Most bridesmaids panic-scroll Amazon and end up with:

• a customized robe

• a scented candle

• “bride” slippers she will never wear again

The hack: Gift her something that helps her think clearly when wedding planning starts to spiral.

Mostly Rational Bride is exactly that. It’s funny, grounded in behavioral science, and built for the exact moments when she thinks, “Why am I crying about napkins?”

It’s the kind of gift that says: “I’m not here to add sparkle. I’m here to protect your nervous system.”

3) The Gift For The Day After (save her from the post wedding comedown)

Not everyone gets speech time, but everyone wants to be part of the moment.

The hack: Create something emotional from her community.

Ask a few key people in her life to write her a letter (handwritten is magic, printed is still great.) Collect them into an album.

Give it to her the day after the wedding when she's coming down from the wedding high. It lets her feel like it’s not “all over.” It's just the start.

3) Budget Alignment For The Bachelorette (save her friendships from money arguments)

Bachelorette plans don’t fall apart because people don’t care. They fall apart because no one says the uncomfortable thing early.

Start with the bride. Ask about vibe, not specifics:

• Nature or city

• Chill or party

• Big group or intimate

• Things she loved / hated at other bachs
  

  Then talk money.
  

• What does she expect her friends to spend?

• Is she chipping in?

  Only after that, ask the group separately: “What’s a budget range that actually feels okay?”
  

Then build the plan around that. Clear communication upfront saves friendships later.

5) The Speech Hack (saves you from a 1:00am panic spiral)

Writing a speech in one sitting is exhausting and unnecessary.

The hack: Start a note in your phone titled “Speech lines.”

Every time something funny, sweet, or meaningful comes to mind about the bride and groom add it to the list.

By the wedding, you’ll have a real story, a genuine compliment, and a natural ending.

AND you won’t be using ChatGPT to write your speech the night before.

6) One Last Thing

Your job isn’t to be perfect. It’s to make her experience feel lighter.

And honestly? Your bestie is getting married! This should be one of the happiest weekends of your life too.