Bride Lingerie – Advice Guide
These days there is a tempting assortment of hues and not just standard white. There are some classic and traditional designs and colors that look classy while some are more revealing and naughty. When shopping bear in mind that today’s bridal undergarments are no longer just utilitarian and boring, but are now luxurious and alluring like any other lingerie and intimate apparel.
Selecting The Right Bridal Bras
Bridal lingerie can be categorized into two groups. First, are the type of bridal undergarments that you wear with the wedding gown like bridal bras, long line bras, bridal bustier, or bridal corset and panties. Depending on the wedding gown shape you choose there are a variety of bridal bra styles.
Here are a few traditional favorites:
* Strapless bras
* Long line bras
* Adhesive bras
* Balconette bras
* Demi bra
* Push up bra
It is crucial to plan all of your wedding dress fittings to make sure that everything feels right. All of your undergarments should be supportive yet invisible to the naked eye. Confidence is not just about walking down the aisle in a dreamy wedding gown and sexy shoes, but also having the right bridal undergarments underneath. As a bride, there should only be grace, elegance and effortless beauty, and that begins with the perfect bridal lingerie undergarments.
Sexy Lingerie For Your Honeymoon
After the long wedding day comes the great reveal when sheer chemises, sexy nightgowns and romantic lingerie are revealed. Even though bridal lingerie ensures the success of the wedding gown, you also need to spend time carefully choosing the undergarments you will wear for your honeymoon. A bride on her honeymoon is dressing up (or not!) for her new husband, so she will be able to share a wedding night to remember with sexy honeymoon lingerie that screams, “va-va-voom!”
You may think, what’s the point of sexy nightgowns and intimate apparel if they are just going to come off anyway. Au contraire my friend! We should never forget the magic that can be created with some visual heat. Wearing sexy exotic lingerie can make your first night together as man and wife that much more exciting.
Here are a few things to consider in choosing your wedding lingerie:
Bridal Underwear – Do Not Forget:
- Shopping ahead of time gives you more time to try on your bridal bras and undergarments, both for the wedding ceremony and the wedding night. Be absolutely positive that the bridal undergarments fit well, especially if you are wearing a bridal bustier. It should be well fitted keeping in mind that it must not be pressing hard against your body and make breathing impossible. You need to be comfortable.
- Choose bras and panties that are pretty and fit you well. Please, no adjusting bra straps and wedgies during the ceremony! Take a look at more than one type of bras and panties just to be certain you have the perfect style for your wedding dress.
- In case you decide to wear a lingerie garter belt with sexy stockings, be careful that it does not peek through your wedding gown.
- Bring an extra pair of hosiery or pantyhose for your wedding day, just in case. You can never be sure that one pair will last the entire day.
- Purchase honeymoon lingerie that you love. Never choose a design which contradicts your personality, or a design which is too daring and makes you uncomfortable so that you chicken out at the last minute. When choosing your wedding night lingerie be sure to opt for exotic lingerie or women sleepwear that emphasizes your assets and makes you feel as special as you truly are.
A lingerie garter belt and stockings combination is a great choice if you have great gams. If you are blessed with a beautiful cleavage, show your girls off with a seductive open bra and open lingerie. Baby doll lingerie with sheer panties is a clever choice for hiding bigger hips.
Bras, panties, chemises, teddies, and nightgowns – the intimate apparel choices are endless. The goal is to feel like a million all the time. When you feel fantastic on the inside it reflects on your outward appearance. Your new husband will be amazed at how lucky he is to have such a gorgeous wife…wink wink!
Flower Girl Dress tips and fashion
Say it with Style
Although bridal styles have evolved dramatically over the years, flower girl fashion has changed very little. The style of the flower girl’s dress shouldn’t come out of left field. Tie it in to some other aspect of the wedding: It can echo the styling of the bridesmaids in color, style, or length. Or, it can be a mini version of the bride’s dress or have similar elements such as lace or beading. The dress can be short or long, but it is always classically “little girl” in style. Certain styles work better in a big hotel ballroom, others on a beach, so keep that in mind as you shop. Our online fashion search includes flower girl apparel; so take some time to browse for the right look. If you need assistance, our experienced wedding staff is here to help!
The Season
Fabrics and colors for flower girl dresses vary greatly, consider the time of year. If yours is an autumn or winter wedding, rich fabrics such as velvet or velour are wonderful, not just for their beauty, but because they will keep the chills away. For a spring or summer wedding, lighter fabrics keep the flower girl from melting in the heat — and melting down. While tights are great for a cold weather wedding, they will be uncomfortably warm in the summer months (even though they look cute!). For footwear, choose a ballet slipper style in kid or patent leather; no high heels or styles that will be uncomfortable or difficult to walk in.
Always remember the comfort of your little guests if they are uncomfortable, most likely you or your guests will be too.
Color
A flower girl’s dress should complement the bride’s. It can be white, or the same color as the bridesmaids dresses. If her dress is white, a colored floral accent may be used to tie it in with the bridesmaid dresses. See style 5166 and 5083. We can arrange for almost any color matching for just the right look!
Comfort
No matter how precious the flower girl looks, if her dress and shoes are uncomfortable, it will be reflected in her face and behavior. Scratchy dresses and tight shoes have been responsible for everything from fidgeting to temper tantrums over the years, so take this issue seriously. Love a sleeveless dress we have but need sleeves? See all of our wonderful jackets that can be used again and again for different looks with other outfits.
Length
The age of your flower girl is a factor when choosing the length of her dress. A small child may wind up tripping over a long skirt, so it’s best to choose a shorter style. Depending on whether your flower girl is three or eight, the styles may vary as well. A younger girl can wear a knee length “princess” style dress, while an older girl might prefer a more sophisticated silhouette, with more length. If you are having multiple flower girls of varying ages, you can link their dress styles using color, fabric and even the flowers they carry. Just think beforehand about any steps to go up or down, because little girls tend to not think about pulling their dress up- remember they are carrying your flower basket! Most all of the dresses we carry are tea-length style just for this very reason. One tip to remember is on a floor length gown, in order for it not to buckle in the front, a child must be standing perfectly straight. This might not look so great in your wedding photos.
The fact is, the majority of brides choose the tea-length style, therefore, most all of the dresses we carry are tea-length. If you love the look of floor-length, we will be happy to direct you to the dresses that run longer than others.
Quality
If money is an issue, any pretty party dress, provided it works with the bridesmaid’s dresses, will do. However, resist the urge to purchase a dress of cheap fabric – cheap fabrics have been known to be very itchy. If possible, spend a bit more for a better fabric, keeping in mind that the dress doesn’t have to be a “one-time” dress — it can be re-worn often, from a portrait sitting to a birthday. It can also be preserved and handed down as an heirloom once the child grows out of it. All of the dresses we offer are lined for the comfort of the child adding durability to withstand long-term usage. There are a lot of junk dresses out on the market, so be careful! The dresses that we sell have withstood 15 years of salability and thousands of weddings, so be assured that you will be amazed at the quality of what we are selling for the price! We don’t sell anything we wouldn’t put on our own children. Period!
Formality
Follow the dressiness of the entire wedding party. For a formal black and 
white wedding, a white organza dress with a beautiful back or hand bead work to match the bride looks exquisite. If you are in question about which style to choose, please email us a picture of your bridal attire, and we will be happy to assist you. We design alot of our dresses around current wedding dresses, so we can help direct you to the best choice.
Wrinkle Factor
Choose fabrics that aren’t wrinkle prone, such as silk or velvet, for the best results. Also, wait until the very last possible minute to dress your flower girl. Her dress will be free from wrinkles, and you won’t have to worry about her wearing that glass of juice she’s going to demand just before the ceremony.
Whatever the style you choose, avoid those that will make your flower girl look too sophisticated or “just like mommy.” This is an occasion when you want to play up her little girl charms. When else can she have the joy of wearing a princess dress, tiara and satin sashes? Perhaps this is why flower girl fashion has remained constant over the years
By: Sally Hudson