The first part of the year always reminds me of Valentine’s Day and Bridal Season. Bridal Season surprisingly is all year around, but Springtime always seem to ramp up sales for Bustiers, Corsets, Lingerie Trousseaus, Bachelorette Parties and Bridal Showers.

Its magical to watch the brides-to-be come into our Retail location at Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie. Its a wonderous, magical time in their lives and they have so many hopes and dreams. The one thing we share with the brides is to enjoy their wedding day. Get all of the details out of the way so they can enjoy their day and dont sweat the family politics or small stuff.

Here are a few tips to make your day come off without a hitch:

Remember your wedding day is about you and your husband. Its really not about Aunt Betty who really had hoped for pink napkins instead of periwinkle ones.

Always purchase 2 pair of stockings, if you plan to wear them. The one issue we hear more than any is the bride was so nervous she ran her stockings while pulling them up for the first time. This can really foul up your “chi” before you even walk down the aisle!

Bustiers and Corsets: if you have your dress find a lingerie store that you can actually bring your dress in and try on your undergarments. Every piece of lace and boning in your busteir can make a big difference. Make sure you try your undergarments on before your final fitting.

If your dress is beaded in the mid-section, you can probably plan on being able to do anything all under. If your dress in thinner material try to plan on a bustier without any boning like the Felina item# 7643 , what we call the “straight-jacket”. Go up a bandwidth and this bustier should fit you perfectly!

If you can get away with a strapless bra, do so as you will be able to wear it again and again versus a bustier, which you will not wear very often ever again.

Create a Bridal Trousseau registry to help friends and family with wedding lingerie gift ideas for your wedding night and honeymoon. It’s best to find a lingerie store that has retail (brick and mortar) operations as well as an online store. This way friends and family across the country can purchase your favorite lingerie for this special ocassion.

Purchase 2 leg garters, one to keep and one to throw out to your bridal party.

If your Bustier shows even a tad under your dress at bra level in the center, add some bling, a rhinestone or two and the bling will show, not the bra when you are dancing or bending over.

Your Bustier or Corset is not going to be completely, ideally comfortable but when trying one on unbuckle your pants and fold them over. Also when trying on a bustier move around in it, dance in it, put your arms over your head,sit in it, make sure its a good fit. You do not want any additional what we call “wings” hanging out over the sides under your arms. Pull your breast tissue in towards the front of your breasts. Go up a cup size or bandwidth if it is not a good fit.

Something borrowed something blue ideas…….
Hanky Panky offers a wonderful Sworski crystal “I do” thong and “Bride thong in light blue, ivory or white.
Lola Luna offers a thong called “Alges” which is blue and cream and is beautiful!
Shirley of Hollywood offers a garter that is white and light blue.

Shapewear is a wonderful thing! There are many brands out there and if you are in need of additional support, you can actually find many brands that can smooth out your hips or other areas of concern and also come up above your bustier to smooth out your bustier as well. Many shapewear items go all the way up to your bra line.

Dont wear pantyhose or stockings from the month of July-September for your added comfort!

Fishnets always give a saucy finish to your gown. There are also plenty of stockings that have crystal embellishments and wedding bells or bows.

Enhancers for bustiers are a hot tip if you need a little extra what we call “something something” to give you a little extra lift. NuBras can also do this for you as well. If you are needing an extra cup size, the silicone NuBra is amazing, if you are in need of coverage and cleavage but not necessarily support, try the Featherlites, Seamless or Aprhodite version of the NuBra. Dont forget the Cleanser as you can wear these items up to 70 times, the cleanser does not break down the adhesive.

Fashion Tape is a must! Hollywood Tape is amazing for hemming, keeping blouses together, keeping your bra straps hidden et al…..

Lastly, you are serious about your lingerie, make sure you have some Forever New packets for your Honeymoon, so you can clean your lingerie. Forever New allows your lingerie to last up to 30% longer than even Woolite. We swear by it!

Remember that every day is your Anniversary, everyday is Valentine’s Day. Appreciate eachother and adore eachother and I guarantee you your marriage will be a very special experience for decades to come!