By Margaret Shrum
Vivienne Westwood
I discovered beautiful yet modern gifts for brides & the bridal party that everyone will enjoy! One of my favorite New York City lingerie designers, Melissa Franchi of Nevaeh Intimates, created special bridal pieces that she shared with me. The designer’s insight: “Weddings are moments that should be enjoyed together. With a passion for both vintage and modern aesthetics I am inspired to create captivating chic pieces that not only make the bride desirable but her brides maids as well. New beginnings should allow all to indulge in new adventures. As I do value tradition, I feel it makes for a wonderful foundation when paired with a modern approach. We show this by creating beautiful styles that have a sultry twist and slightly break away from the bridal norm spicing things up using color along w/ gorgeous detail. We want to keep that sense of mystery going once you get into the bedroom.”
For the Bride-to-Be, she’s designed an exquisite white lace bed jacket that is sure to entice one’s partner and initiate a wedding night of pure bliss. It’s an alluring cover-up made of delicate feathered patterned scalloped eyelash lace tied together with a silk charmeuse sash.
For the Maid-of-Honor and the Bride’s Maids she’s designed a beautiful gift set that features an embroidered tulle and charmeuse tie mask and a matching adjustable silk charmeuse and scalloped lace thong. This seductive gift set is a perfect inspiration for a mysteriously romantic adventure.
Combining the eye masks with knickers makes for a seductive gift set for your lovely ladies. The onyx color way can be combined with any of the color options. For a more a personal touch, pair colors accordingly with personalities. (made to order).
Inquiries: sales@nevaehintimates.com
One more thought and inspiration on marriage to share from the designer:
The “Art of Marriage” by Wilfred Arlan Peterson
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A good marriage must be created.
In the art of marriage the little things are the big things…
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say “I love you” at least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.
It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude
of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.
It is speaking words of appreciation
and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience,
understanding and a sense of humour.
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.
It is finding room for the things of the spirit.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,
dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.
It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.
It is discovering what marriage can be, at its best.
