A few months ago, my husband and I were having drinks on the terrace of a luxury hotel here in Cabo called Esperanza. Not our usual activity, we went, mainly to see the venue. Cabo is well-known for its destination weddings and by coincidence, that evening, there was a marriage ceremony taking place at the resort. It got me thinking about the entire bridal business, the extravagance, the energy exerted, … Read More
The world of dance is a wealth of inspiration, particularly for the lingerie and bridal industry. Classic mysterious, passionate; ballet is the essence of the feminine mystique. The Ballerine collection from Barbara Lingerie captures the ballerina’s grace worthy of any brides wedding fantasies.
There is something timeless about Fleur of England lingerie, at once seductive, always elegant and beautifully tailored. But it is the bridal intimates that evoke the sumptuous images of a champagne wedding. Indulging in the sumptuous silk, bespoke laces and atelier trims, these pieces are exquisite keepsakes worthy of any bride. The creme always rises to the top.
I’ve been doing some design prospecting lately, anxious to unearth new artists whose lingerie collections are worthy of note. The bounty has been good. One of the more interesting is Tatu Couture™ , made in the UK under the watchful eye of Luisa Sidoli, honors graduate of the famed “Contours” course at De Montfort University After some time served in the studios of major established Intimate brands, Luisa launched the … Read More
Whenever I think about the ethereal effect of whisper weight cotton, particularly white cotton voile that drapes like a breeze around the body, Salua Lingerie surfaces in my bridal conscience. This quintessential nightwear: classic, romantic styles, handcrafted in Colombia in the tradition of the Salua Atelier is worthy of any young bride. Sexy, yet demure, they are perfect for any warm weather honeymoon.
Big debate before my son’s wedding: can we wear black down the aisle. I did, by the way. Or should I say, black and grey. Years ago, I remember hearing about a black and white wedding and thinking: so gauche! (It could have been all the black and white balloons released on the dance floor). But today, I have a 180 degree point of view. This could be very sexy, … Read More
Other than my own wedding which was so long ago, the details escape my memory, I have only attended one bridal suite pre-wedding regalia. That was recently at my daughter in law’s bequest. There the bride and her attendants, wrapped in specially monogrammed robes, were pampered by makeup artists and hairstylists who morphed them into ladies in waiting. The champagne flowed. mimosas were poured and there was so much food … Read More
