{"id":5718,"date":"2016-10-06T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/?p=5718"},"modified":"2016-12-20T10:30:15","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T18:30:15","slug":"make-your-maid-of-honor-stand-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/make-your-maid-of-honor-stand-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make your Maid of Honor Stand Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether she is your best friend or your sister (or both!) this girl has been by your side through the good and the bad. She was the first friend you told about your engagement, the one who is down to binge watch rom-coms and order pizza late at night. She is your wing woman, and you could not imagine walking down the aisle without her by your side. So naturally, you would want her to feel special on this big day. Here are some of our favorite ways to show your maid of honor that you hold her near and dear to your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/24634175015_9b2b2734c9_k.jpg\" alt=\"wedding, bridesmaids, purple, maid of honor, MOH, mix and match, bridal party, wedding planning\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/24634175015_9b2b2734c9_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/24634175015_9b2b2734c9_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/24634175015_9b2b2734c9_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aprilmaura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">April Maura<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Color me pretty<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is something about having different hues of complimentary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/shop_by\/color\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is so fun and beautiful. It is a great way to add personality into your wedding. If your bridesmaids are all wearing the same color, try a darker shade for your MOH. The best thing is that you can go lighter or darker when choosing a stand-out shade for your best friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lora-Grady.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5720 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lora-Grady.jpg\" alt=\"Bridesmaids, wedding, bridal, maid of honor, wedding planning\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lora-Grady.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lora-Grady-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lora-Grady-1024x685.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loragradyphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lora Grady Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Patterns!<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patterns are so cute any time of year, so why not incorporate it into your big day? Let your MOH express herself through her dress and find an adorable pattern to rock. It is going to add texture to your wedding party and is perfect for a springtime wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Veronica-Ellerman.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5723 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Veronica-Ellerman.jpg\" alt=\"Veronica Ellerman\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Veronica-Ellerman.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Veronica-Ellerman-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Veronica-Ellerman-1024x805.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veronicaellerman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Veronica Ellerman<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Make her shine &#8211; literally.<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add some bling on your special day on your special gal. This is such a fun way to differentiate your best friend in the wedding party. It will make her feel extra dazzling and it doesn\u2019t hurt that you will be able to find her in an instant in the crowd. A sparkly dress is always fun! You can even try a fun hair piece or a statement necklace to add an extra element of sparkle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5721 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Kandace-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"bridesmaids, bridal, wedding, wedding party, maid of honor\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Kandace-Photography.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Kandace-Photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Kandace-Photography-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/kandace-gonzalez.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kandace Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Choose a different style<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you don\u2019t want to stray away from your color theme &#8211; we totally get it! Put your best woman in a different dress style for a subtle yet noticeable difference. If the rest of your girls are slaying the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/all\/bridesmaid-dresses\/with\/straps-sleeves\/strapless\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strapless dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, opt for a different neckline for your favorite girl. <\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5722 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lisa-Lytton.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Lytton\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lisa-Lytton.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lisa-Lytton-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Lisa-Lytton-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lisalyttonphotography.com\/#!\/home\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa Lytton Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Change up the length<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length is an awesome and easy way to show your guests who your right hand woman is. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/all\/bridesmaid-dresses\/with\/length\/floor-length\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes her feel more glamorous while a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/all\/bridesmaid-dresses\/with\/length\/knee-length\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shorter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one can make her feel more fun and flirty. One way to decide is to ask your maid of honor which length she feels comfortable in and go from there! If your favorite lady is wearing a shorter dress, she can also try a stand out pair of shoes to further compliment you on your big day.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether she is your best friend or your sister (or both!) this girl has been by your side through the good and the bad. She was the first friend you told about your engagement, the one who is down to binge watch rom-coms and order pizza late at night. She is your wing woman, and you could not imagine walking down the aisle without her by your side. So naturally, you would want her to feel special on this big day. Here are some of our favorite ways to show your maid of honor that you hold her near and dear to your heart. Photo by:\u00a0April Maura Color me pretty There is something about having different hues of complimentary colors that is so fun and beautiful. It is a great way to add personality into your wedding. If your bridesmaids are all wearing the same color, try a darker shade for your MOH. The best thing is that you can go lighter or darker when choosing a stand-out shade for your best friend. Photo by: Lora Grady Photography Patterns! Patterns are so cute any time of year, so why not incorporate it into your big day? Let your MOH express herself through her dress and find an adorable pattern to rock. It is going to add texture to your wedding party and is perfect for a springtime wedding. Photo by: Veronica Ellerman Make her shine &#8211; literally. Add some bling on your special day on your special gal. This is such a fun way to differentiate your best friend in the wedding party. It will make her feel extra dazzling and it doesn\u2019t hurt that you will be able to find her in an instant in the crowd. A sparkly dress is always fun! You can even try a fun hair piece or a statement necklace to add an extra element of sparkle. Photo by: Kandace Photography Choose a different style So you don\u2019t want to stray away from your color theme &#8211; we totally get it! Put your best woman in a different dress style for a subtle yet noticeable difference. If the rest of your girls are slaying the strapless dress, opt for a different neckline for your favorite girl. Photo by: Lisa Lytton Photography Change up the length Length is an awesome and easy way to show your guests who your right hand woman is. A long dress makes her feel more glamorous while a shorter one can make her feel more fun and flirty. One way to decide is to ask your maid of honor which length she feels comfortable in and go from there! If your favorite lady is wearing a shorter dress, she can also try a stand out pair of shoes to further compliment you on your big day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":5720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5718"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5718"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5751,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5718\/revisions\/5751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}