How to Choose Your Bridal Lingerie

So you've found the perfect wedding dress, but have you even thought about what lingerie will go with it?! You want it to be comfortable, supportive and practical but also sexy and sensual. Read on to find our top lingerie shopping tips for all you brides-to-be...

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Allow yourself plenty of time to shop for your perfect lingerie. If you want to enter the shops armed with a distinct idea of the bridal lingerie you would like to buy, ask yourself the following questions:

Wedding Dress by Berta Spring 2016 Bridal Collection

What Lingerie Will Go With Your Dress?

Ok so your probably already having dreamy visions of the romantic lacy surprises you have in store for your groom on your wedding night! It is important however to first consider the practical question of what lingerie actually will work with your dress. For each type of bridal gown, there will be different options available to you. Bear in mind some style dresses could even accommodate a built in bra if you discuss it with your designer.

 

For strapless and halter styles – Aim for a strapless bra that has a wide supportive band to give you enough lift but also a seamless style would make sure it looks smooth not bulky underneath a thinner dress. You could also try a halter style bra or a multiway bra so that you can adjust the straps to a halter style yourself. This will give you maximum lift and support and are especially supportive for fuller busts. For smaller busts look at extra padding to ensure you fill the style of the dress to its best.

 

Backless and low-back dresses – There are many brands that now stock underwired bra cups without the band or back. These are usually either entirely adhesive or have side wings that you apply adhesive or sticky tape too. Alternatively if you are comfortable to go bra-less, opt to use silicone pasties to keep the essentials revealed.

Princess line and ball gown dresses – These are quite forgiving, giving you more options in terms of panties and bras. You can maximise your assets by choosing a plunge style bra for v-necks and sweetheart necklines or a balconnette style for squarer necklines. These popular styles will be both comfortable and supportive and you will have plenty of options to choose the colour and materials its made in.

Fish tail and sheath dresses – Always try to achieve an invisible look with your lingerie under your wedding dress. These particular styles make this more difficult which is why you should go for seamless and invisible styles or even bustiers or shapewear which will give you extra smoothness and support. 

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What Type of Panties Should You Wear?
For any style of dress with a large flowing skirt, you can wear any underwear you’d like as its not going to be seen. Opt for full coverage panties, frenchies or even a sexy thong with a big bow! If your dress is close fitting and made from a thinner fabric, go for seamless nude styles or shapewear to avoid unsightly VPL's. As these options aren't the most sexy styles around, you can always change into something more seductive after the reception.

Should You Wear Shapewear?

There is plenty of different shapewear styles on the market; bodysuits, longline bras, thigh shapers and full coverage shapewear and they all can provide a solution to your problem areas. Full coverage shapewear will keep everything tucked away and supported. For a similar effect but without being so restricted, wear a slip underneath your dress to keep things smooth and sleek. Wearing a Longline bra will provide more support than a standard bra whilst shaping your midsection. Bodysuits give you an instant tummy tuck whilst also providing good support for your bust. 

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What Colour Lingerie Goes With Your Dress?

Nude underwear is the most invisible option for most wedding dresses that are usually a shade of white, ivory or cream. However if your dress is constructed of many layers or is thick, you can get away with white or even wear something blue for tradition. You can also get away with wearing your sexy lace styles all day as the thickness of the dress will hide the lacy details.

Should You Go Bare Legged?

Always consider leg coverage and whether you will wear stockings, hold-ups or go bare-legged. Bear in mind that stockings are held up by a garter belt and are extremely elegant and seductive however they could affect the smooth lines of your dress. Hold ups create smoother lines if coverage is necessary.

Our Advice!

Always try on your chosen lingerie BEFORE your big day to make sure it works perfectly and that it is comfortable to wear all day! Take your chosen lingerie to dress fittings and if your opting for a bustier or corset, dedicate a day before the wedding to wear it so you can get used to how it will feel. Remember, comfortable lingerie will ensure you can relax and enjoy your day and your sexy pieces can always be saved for your groom later!

Coming up... If lots of hen do's have come around at once this year and you and your friends purse strings are getting tighter, try our fun ideas on "how to plan a hen party on a budget".

For inspiration and DIY deco tips visit our 'Party Planning' page on our website.

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Top Tips to Get the Most out of a Wedding Fair!

As the flurry of excitement of getting engaged begins to settle, you may just start to panic about how on earth you are going to pull this wedding together! Our advice? Visit wedding fairs. For all the trawling of the internet that you can do, a wedding fair will save you time and energy to find the perfect elements for your dream wedding. 

 

Where else but at a wedding fair can you smell the flowers, taste the cakes, listen to the bands, preview luxurious locations, peruse photographers’ portfolios, and try on the dresses!? To top it all off, there is usually a catwalk show, showcasing all the latest aisle styles to fuel the excitement for your big day! 

 

Its a sensory explosion that is sure to get your ideas flowing and your sure to pick up a few freebies along the way! When face-to-face with the experts, you can ask them your most burning questions of how to tailor their services to you.

Follow our top tips on how to make the most out of wedding fairs:

 
Research
Firstly, find out which wedding fairs and venue open days are right for you and are therefore worth attending? Look online, in wedding magazines or start following wedding venues and suppliers blogs. There are bridal events that cater to everyone's needs, i.e for a particular religion or ethnic background. Suppliers at these fairs will provide unique requirements or tastes of these groups.
Once you know what’s going on and where, look to see who will be exhibiting, whether there are any demonstrations, catwalks and whether there is a champagne bar - a necessity! Narrow down your options by considering:

• Where you are getting married
• What time of year you are getting married
• Your wedding style
• What is your inspiration
• What suppliers you are looking for
  

You should now have a list of wedding fairs to attend! We would recommend no more than 3. Just remember to buy your tickets in advance to avoid the queues and higher prices on the door!

Prioritise your favourite exhibitors
At the larger more renowned wedding fairs, it can be difficult to get around all of the stands in one day. Before you attend try to view a floor plan or list of exhibitors so that you can prioritise who you want to see and write down where they will be exhibiting within the wedding fair.
Take note of any seminars or demonstrations that may be scheduled in that day. You won't have time to attend them all, but you can make sure you attend the most relevant ones to you. Arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat or a good view!

Set goals
It can be easy to get overwhelmed or carried away at wedding fairs by the myriad of exhibitors handing you business cards and information. Try to list a few things that you want to achieve by the end of the day; i.e finding a photographer, deciding on the style of wedding cake or choosing a colour theme. This way at least, you are less likely to get distracted, pressured into signing up for irrelevant services or run out of time!

Pack your essentials
Don't forget to take the following items to help you make the most of the day:

• Flat shoes – a must, especially for large national shows!
• Suitable and comfortable clothing if you wish to try on any dresses.
• Swatches of your colour scheme and fabrics or any inspiration pictures to keep you on track.
• A large bag, backpack or wheel along to carry all of the leaflets and freebies that you will be collecting.
• A case to keep all the business cards that you pick up.
• Pre-printed address labels or an address stamp are handy when signing up for mailing lists.
• Cash and a bank card for any on the day purchases - don't miss out on something special!
• Refreshments to keep you hydrated and your energy levels up.
• A diary to keep a record of any appointments you schedule in for later dates.
  

Take your partner/best friends
If your fail to convince your partner to go with you, don’t drag them along! It will be counter productive. If your partner does want to get involved however, make sure they don't get left out! Try to limit the number of people you take with you as too many people or too many opinions may confuse you and your ideas.

Meet and greet
Take business cards of suppliers you like the look of so you can contact them again. Link up with them on facebook Twitter and Pinterest to hear their latest offerings.

Don't be afraid to ask if suppliers are offering a discount for bookings made that day, you could easily save yourself up to 15%! It’s also appropriate to request references. By all means if you’ve already set your wedding date and you hear the band of your wedding dreams playing your special song then go ahead and find out if they're available!

Get stuck in
If your open to ideas, get involved in the demonstrations, try out new make up styles, have your hair styled in the latest trending up-do or even get your teeth whitened for the big day.

 
And finally, treat yourself to a glass of Bubbly!
A wedding fair wouldn't be complete without a glass of bubbles so make sure you take some time out to relax and reflect on a good days planning!

Coming up... So you've got your wedding dress sorted, but what about your wedding lingerie?! Not only does this have to look amazing it has to provide all the support too! We reveal our best shopping tips on "How to choose your bridal lingerie."

For inspiration and DIY deco tips visit our 'Party Planning' page on our website.

xxx


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Oscar De La Renta Bridal Spring/Summer 2016 Runway Show | ulyana.aster via instagram