whats the differance

Oooh there was a thread about this the other day and I still find it confusing. I think Chief bridesmaid is an english term and Maid of honor is american - but I think they are the same thing (don't take my word for it though....)

I've always thought that the role is essentially the same for both, but you call her the Maid of Honour if she is married herself and the Chief Bridesmaid if she isn't? Might be wrong though...

Now I might be wrong about this but I think, traditionally, Bridesmaids are unmarried and if they are married they are called a Maid of Honour?!?!?

That could be totally wrong though!!!!

Thats what i always thought, although after watching hours of american wedding tv (as you do) it would seem the americans call their 'cheif bridesmaid' a maid of honour, although to be fair, as the thread the other day said, call them what you like, they'll still do the same job (hopefully!!)

They are one in the same cept maid if honour is unmarried as everyones said and an american term.

Full of questions tonight aintcha?? all the best .

Maid of Honor is an Americanism which basically equates to a UK Chief Bridesmaid.

Matron of Honour is a UK term for a married bridesmaid. You are no longer a maid if you're married.

Traditionally the bridesmaids were supposed to be young women of marriageable age. Historically the more bridesmaids you had, the more wealth and power of the family. Essentially showing off!

Hope that makes things clearer.