Well, this is my first time being a maid of honor, so how am I supposed to tell you what to do? Well, I say once is a good amount if you have the right bride! But I probably still do not have enough experience, my sister was not a crazy bride and the venue of the wedding handled a lot of the decorating so my job was fairly easy, but I still think I know a thing or two. Here are a few do's or don't's when you're the maid of honor at a wedding:

When helping her while she makes the big decisions:

Do

Do stand by the bride's side when she second guesses every decision. Like my sister, you may have a venue and date after one week of engagement— meaning they still will probably have to wait a year to get married—and when you make a quick decision like her and I do, you often question the decision you make. So make sure you help support the bride and give her the strength to trust her decisions.

Don't

Don't get annoyed that she has second guesses, if you have never second guessed anything in your life I know now aliens exist! This is probably the biggest day of her life and she wants it to be perfect so when the date gets closer, and so many decisions have to be made far in advance, it is natural for her to wonder if everything is really perfect. So again, help her remember how perfect the venue is and how lovely her dress looks on her!

When it comes to supporting her:

Do

Do help her as much as possible and make her smile. As the day gets closer and closer emotions build more and more. Not even just for the bride but even for you! I was crying at any puppy picture, funny video, cute couple, or military homecoming video I saw. The bride was crying at people's cute work stories so it is your job to make her laugh, wipe her tears, and remind her how special this day will be!

Don't

Don't hide your feelings! I cried while I walked down the aisle because I was so happy for my sister to marry the man of her dreams! There is no reason you have to keep those tears in! The pictures may not turn out great but everyone will understand how their love does not just affect them but also everyone around them. Also if you are just smiling and tears don't fall that is perfectly okay...your make-up will thank you!

When it comes to the wedding day:

Do

Have a blast! A wedding is to celebrate! Often this world does not seem like there is any love left but at a wedding, it looks almost as if there is an overflow of love! We must celebrate every moment we share with our loved ones!

Don't

Don't wish for it to be over! Yes, planning can often be stressful and make people go crazy but the wedding is for the bride and groom to show their love and to become a unit! If the centerpieces are not perfectly placed in the middle on the table no one cares they will be too busy focusing on how beautiful the bride looks and how happy they both look now that they will be by each other's side from now on!

Being a part of a wedding is a blessing, and something I will always cherish! I could not be happier for my sister and her husband because I love them both so much! Love every moment and be present at the wedding it only lasts a few short hours!