Elegant bridal lingerie adds a special touch to a special day.

After a day full of ceremonies, photos, dancing and fun, ending the night in elegant bridal lingerie is a perfect way to finish your special day.

How to choose bridal lingerie:

The first decision to make is whether you are buying lingerie for under the bridal dress, for your 'private' night, or both. If you are looking for elegant lingerie for under your dress, there are many factors that come into play.

If your dress is smooth, you will need to find elegant smooth lingerie without patterns that will show through the material. There are many smooth options for bridal lingerie including smooth bras and corsets. One good online resource is the bridal lingerie section at Pampered Passions..

If smoothness isn't an issue, you have many options of lacy or patterned lingerie for under the dress. Corsets or bustiers are a good choice for shoulderless dresses where bra-straps can't show. Strapless bras are also an option.

It is a good idea to buy the lingerie for under your dress long before the wedding. Try the lingeries on with your dress to make sure that none of the edges are visible. Try sitting down to see if the lingerie shows when sitting or leaning over. If parts peek out of the bridal dress, you may need to do an exchange for a different size or style. See our lingerie for brides page to find a selection of wedding lingerie.

Some styles of bridal corsets or bustiers have the straps and clips to attach leg-high stockings to them. Often the straps are removable. If you wish to have the option of removing the straps, make sure to check if they are removable before purchasing.

If you are shopping for lingerie for your special night together, you have many elegant choices of styles. White is still the most traditional color, but a few other colors are available. Teddies, camisoles and baby dolls are popular, as well as gowns and robes. Buy what you will feel comfortable and sensual in, and enjoy the most important night of your life!