Bridal Lingerie

Bridal Lingerie Should Be Both Sexy And Comfortable

By Anna Lynn Sibal

The thought of buying bridal lingerie to be worn especially during her wedding night often sends many a bride's heart racing. That is probably because it gets her thinking of the stuff that normally happens between the bride and the groom on the first night that they spend together as husband and wife.

Bridal lingerie, however, is not exclusive to the ones worn by the bride on her wedding night. It also refers to the undergarments she would wear during the wedding ceremony and reception itself.

Bridal Lingerie for the Wedding Day

Your choice of bridal lingerie to wear underneath your gown on your wedding day depends entirely on the style of your wedding dress. If you are wearing a strappy number or a dress that bares your shoulders, you would need to wear a strapless bra. If your gown is the backless type, there are adhesive bras that work specifically with this kind of dress.

Always go for lingerie that matches your wedding dress for the full coordinated effect. Of course it would only be you - and your groom-to-be - who would see you in your underwear, but knowing that you are wearing a coordinated set of lingerie that matches your gown can give you a lovely feeling.

A great piece of bridal lingerie is the corset-type cami or a bustier. This would give your torso the desired hourglass shape, especially if you are wearing a princess-cut dress.

If you are wearing a garter for the tradition where the groom slips it off your leg and tosses it to his groomsmen, buy a garter with accents that match the color theme you have chosen for your wedding.

Bridal Lingerie for the Wedding Night

Most brides wear a set of bridal lingerie for their wedding night that is totally different from the one they wore during the ceremony and reception. The purpose of the bridal lingerie worn underneath the wedding gown is more for support and shaping the body. On the other hand, nighttime bridal lingerie is meant to be sexy and seductive.

Just how sexy and seductive your bridal lingerie should be all depends on how you define what is sexy and seductive. If your idea of sexy and seductive is not leaving anything to the imagination of the groom, then you can select something sheer and skimpy, like a transparent baby doll dress and thongs. You can also aim for the romantic by wearing a silk nightgown that leaves you bare on the shoulders but trails the floor.

Shopping for Bridal Lingerie

How do you shop for bridal lingerie? You buy bridal lingerie just as you would buy your everyday lingerie. However, instead of going to the department store, you should make your purchase at a boutique that specializes in underwear because you are more likely to get what you exactly want from there.

Your bridal lingerie should be pretty and should be something that you do not normally wear on a daily basis. Nonetheless, you should never forget comfort and fit when you select bridal lingerie. The correct bra and panty size matters, not to mention the breathability of the fabric, especially when it comes to stockings.