Even etiquette expert Peggy Post agrees that you don't have to stick to just one maid of honor, but it's also important to remember that you don't have to distribute honors simply to avoid hurting feelings. Just because you have more than one sister doesn't mean they all have earned the MOH title and duties. If you are closer to one sister, perhaps due to age or geographic location, you can choose her. While you should do what makes you happy, consider all aspects of your happiness -- will choosing one sister over another create unneeded stress in your family or between you and your siblings? No matter your choice, be clear with your sisters and friends about their potential role when asking them to be a part of your bridal party to ensure there is no confusion.

There are many ways that you can accommodate two Maids of Honor. If one sister is married and the other is not, you can have a Maid of Honor and a Matron of Honor. Otherwise, you can have two Maids of Honor or a Maid of Honor and an Honor Attendant. Just remember to be clear about the distribution of duties. Maids of Honor are often expected to help choose the wedding dress, plan a bridal shower and Bachelorette Party and assist with other planning activities. On the wedding day, the Maid of Honor traditionally assists the bride with any thing she might need, from assistance with her dress, to holding flowers, to fielding questions from guests.

The traditional bridal party includes a maid (unmarried) or matron (married) of honor and bridesmaids, usually limited to 12, with fewer for smaller weddings. Brides can also help to choose the flower girl and ringer bearer, a young girl and boy who are often relatives of the bride or groom. Other members of the wedding party include the best man, groomsmen and ushers. The wedding couple's parents are sometimes also considered members of the wedding party.

In modern times, the bridal party can be adjusted to best fit your needs. Women who have many young relatives, such as nieces and nephews, might have bridesmaids and junior bridesmaids. Contemporary weddings also have mixed-gender bridal parties, though a male in a bridal party is usually called an "attendant" not a "bridesmaid." With so many "mix-and-match" options, it's okay to have one maid of honor, two maids of honor or a party full of bridesmaids with no maid of honor at all! You can include even more friends and family in the festivities by assigning reader positions for Bible passages or poems presented at the ceremony.