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Mom as Matron of Honor Hero Label

Mom as Matron of Honor

Sure, it's perfectly appropriate to have your mom as your matron of honor. Talk it over with her, though, since she may feel she has a lot of responsibilities as mother-of-the-bride that would make it hard for her to be a 100 percent attentive matron of honor. If she decides both "jobs" are just too much to juggle, you will both know, nonetheless, that she will be your side in spirit, with great love for you, feeling very honored by your suggestion.