The wedding day is commonly referred to the day of the bride. This is due to the fantasy that many women have during a young age pertaining to the perfect wedding day. When the bride takes the leap into marriage and has a goal of achieving the perfect image she must turn to friends and family in the marriage party to assist with the planning to make that fantasy a reality. This supporting cast is often lead by the brides go to individual, the Maid of Honor. The position of the Maid of Honor goes beyond the honor of an individual being awarded the position.

Due to the stress that is often developed from planning the wedding the Maid of Honor must represent a structure of support that that bride can lean against. When the bride needs to vent she turns towards the Maid of Honor, when she needs emotional support the Maid of Honor is there, and when she needs advice the Maid of Honor knows the Bride best. The Maid of Honor plays a pivotal role in the events pertaining to a wedding and wedding preparation.