Reflections on an Autumn Wedding

October 14, 2019

By ELLEN LEWIS

It’s definitely autumn in the Northeast: chilly nights, sun stroked days, rainy interventions, pumpkins and chrysanthemums everywhere. If I were getting married again, it would be my pick of the seasons for a wedding. One of the most memorable affairs I ever attended was held in a lodge in the Adirondack Mountains on Columbus Day. The foliage was in full rapture, the lake doubled the beauty as it reflected back a firestorm of color. The bride was an elegant focus point on a glorious fall day. What kind of lingerie might have fit her taste?

Bridal Lingerie is never a focal point of Fall Lingerie Collections except by those brands whose core business reflects the category. But as I gathered images for this Gallery review, it became apparent that bridal lingerie remains a quiet staple in many inventories. I had a difficult time editing my choices.

Cosabella

Christine

Jane Woolrich

Layneau

Helen Sanchez

Maison Close

Lise Charmel

Simone Perele

Va Bien

Rya

Jane Woolrich

Natori

Montelle

Blubella

Empreinte

Cosabella

Natori

Lise Charmel

Hanky Panky

Simone Perele

Triumph

Samantha Chang

Ellipse

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Wedding Art ~ A Bridal Lingerie Montage

July 31, 2019

By ELLEN LEWIS

As I culled together this portfolio of lingerie bridal images, I started a search for fine art icons that were inspired by wedding scenes. Paintings from masters such as Marc Chagall, Edmund Blair Leighton, Grace Hartigan and Frank Salisbury beckoned. The history of art has long been inspired by brides and that was my intent as I prepared to integrate them into this blog. The concept of merging art with experience resonates so well with me because in fact, that has always been our goal on Lingerie Briefs.

Va Bien

Then I read a very interesting article in The Knot about a modern wedding entertainment trend: Live Wedding Painting. It happens to fascinate me because recently my daughter, who is an artist was asked to do live painting at a figure skating show. She balked at first, but made a commitment to a friend and ended up having a great time interacting with the guests. It added a new dimension to the affair and the audience loved it. The bridal business is evolving, not only in real time but also in the Lingerie Industry. Imagine these styles captured on canvas: a modern method of communication using an age old skill set.

Aubade

Simone Perele

Christine Lingerie

Montelle Intimates

Layneau

Maison Close

Rya

Hanky Panky

NK iMODE

Conturelle

Natori

Lise Charmel

Va Bien

Samantha Chang

Cosabella

Rya

Maison Close

NK iMODE

Layneau

Natori

Dita Von Teese

Simone Perele

Empreinte

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An Intimate Bridal Moment ~ Oui by Maison Lejaby

June 14, 2019

By ELLEN LEWIS

I had to write one more blog about my daughter’s wedding, which happened this past Sunday. It was elegant, ephemeral and exquisitely executed. White and blush peonies and roses, a harpist and a gorgeous wedding cake told a perfect parable for not only the beautiful bride but also the Maison Lejaby Oui bridal collection. Exquisitely appointed with detailed perfection, this wedding capsule is an intimate jewel. Besides the excellence of the Maison Lejaby workmanship, the delicate french lace and pleated silk trim, each style could be saved for posterity. My husband and I were thankful for our children’s happiness. He describes the feeling as a comfortable bliss, worthy of the investment: a special moment that brands itself into our memory; almost priceless.

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I Am a Wedding Warrior ~ Natori Bridal Solutions Plus More

June 5, 2019

By ELLEN LEWIS

The last few weeks preparing for my daughter’s wedding have been a marathon of related and unrelated events. We flew home from Mexico for last minute preparations only to discover a major leak had capsized our ceiling onto our bed and flooded the floor. Fast forward, I’ve been sleeping on the couch while we maneuver through regrouping our entire bedding situation. Add to the equation: I babysat my son’s dog and my grandson for the weekend before the wedding because of previous promises made. Then the clothing dilemma: neither my husband nor I had appropriate attire due to our Mexican lifestyle and because he was sure that his 10 year old suits shrunk in the closet while we were away. Then there were the lingerie needs, not only for me, but the bride, who definitely had the wrong bra for under her wedding dress. So we went shopping for solutions.

With all my lingerie knowledge, I suggested several styles to her and into the fitting room went selections from Wacoal, Chantelle, Simone Perele and Natori, all in the incorrect size. Thank goodness for Nordstrom’s fitters. Our specialist told her the exact same thing as I did (after all I am just a mom) but this time she heeded the advice. She left with the Natori Feathers Strapless bra and matching panty. As for me, I am channeling my Empreinte Cassiopee bra and Janira’s Secret’s High Waist Shaper. For the rehearsal dinner it’s Wacoal bras and Chantelle Soft Stretch all the way for both of us. Believe it or not, this is a relatively low-key event planned in a very short window of time, mostly from Mexico. And although the celebration has morphed from a 20 person to a 50 person dinner, it’s a very simple party: white peonies and roses, a harpist, and of course an open bar. My daughter Kate will look beautiful.

“The Solution Often Turns Out More Beautiful Than the Puzzle” Richard Dawkins

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Bridal Silks ~ NK iMODE

May 17, 2019

By ELLEN LEWIS

I am headed back to New York next week for my daughter’s wedding. It will be a very small family affair. That was her choice. She has very understated but decidedly upscale taste. Kate’s an artist, visually brilliant, flirting on the edge of the millennial generation; but way past fairy tale wedding expectations. She says she trusts me and will bow to my planning decisions. With only two months to organize logistics while residing in Mexico, it’s been a challenge. But, I have finally pulled it together: white peonies and roses, a naked wedding cake, harpist and dinner at a private venue. My daughter’s laissez faire attitude does not fit the stereotypical bride. It’s not that she’s calm (heaven forbid) she just seems relieved to not be burdened with decisions. It’s hard to believe that she will be getting married in two weeks. So imagine my surprise when NK iMode offered to send her a bridal gift and she became enthralled with the prospect. One look at the choices and she was on the phone with me collaborating. She chose a white silk cami and short set, mainly because she wants to wear the cami out. But she would have been thrilled with anyone of the Morgan and Jezebel collection, espousing on their beauty. The only issue is that her fiancé, who is very traditional, won’t let her show it to him until after the wedding. So she has no one to share it with until I return to New York.