By ELLEN LEWIS
I had every intention of curating a bridal lingerie editorial, an inspired mélange of exquisite pieces from a range of brands, each one worthy of a walk down the aisle. But then I encountered Lise Charmel’s Sublime Organza collection, and the narrative shifted. Some stories insist on standing alone. This is one of them.
There is a particular poetry in bridal lingerie that often goes unspoken. … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
There is always a quiet pause before a wedding begins. The dress waits on its hanger, the room hums with anticipation, and a bride steps into the ritual of getting ready. These are the intimate moments that define the day long before the ceremony starts.
For Spring 2026, Natori captures that sensibility with a refined approach to bridal intimacy, one rooted in romance, craftsmanship, and the brand’s … Read More
Don’t forget about what’s underneath!
Here’s your guide to b.tempt’d’s most stunning collections:
For The Glam Bride
Why not feel like a celebrity on your big day? The Feeling Famous Collection brings together pretty lace and functional design so you can step up your lingerie game while staying comfortable. This set includes the Feeling Famous Balconette Contour Bra, Bralette, Tanga, and Bodysuit. Perfect For: The lace lover bride who wants … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Shell Belle Couture
Last week, as I watched a wedding on the beach here in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, I was reminded that the bridal season is nigh. Los Cabos is a wedding destination. These oceanside venues will increase over the next few months. The hotels will host bigger events. At the stable where I ride, horses are readied daily in preparation for carriages carrying brides … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve written about the Jane Woolrich Couture Collection many times since we launched Lingerie Briefs in 2009. I am always enamored by Jane’s artfulness which extends way beyond her lingerie design expertise. Her work embodies her persona; graceful, genuine, refined and enormously creative. Handmade in her exclusive English countryside atelier, these elegant pieces are often made to order. Using the finest European laces and fabrics, Jane … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
The synergy between the bridal and lingerie industries has always fascinated me. It’s not about the wedding. It’s all about the artistry, the cherished memories unique to these tableaux. Exquisite laces, delicate embroideries, luxurious fabrics, treasured details, pearls, crystals, floral motifs are all assembled in an enchanting conclave of beauty. Basking on this assortment, one can easily grasp how a woman’s sense of self would be enhanced … Read More
By Becky Yee & Ellen Lewis
A few months ago, Becky and I were brainstorming ideas for a bridal lingerie photo editorial. We were searching for an angle that defied the norm. Bingo! The Winter Bride! Why not focus on the empowerment of wizened women. Women that defy the mythology of aging. Women who, later in life, choose to marry and still want beautiful, sensual, and sophisticated lingerie for that … Read More
