Why do brides have a maid of honor and bridesmaids? Many years ago in Saxon England, bridesmaids attended to the bride for several days before the wedding ceremony. They were responsible for decorating the table for the wedding feast and dressing the bride on her wedding day. The most senior of the group was primarily responsible for these duties and would be comparable to today’s maid of honor or matron of honor.

Superstition also played a part in the need for bridesmaids. Many believed that evil spirits would try to Read the rest of Bridemaids - Attendant Wedding Traditions »