Highlighting Exquisite Bridal Collections
With spring just around the corner, I can smell the sweet scent of garden weddings and I hear the pretty wedding bells chiming in the wind. This is the perfect time of the year to discuss bridal lingerie, as many women will be looking for undergarments to suit their gowns for their spring or summer weddings. I further wanted to spotlight luxury pieces that were handmade and of the utmost quality or so intricately created that they seemed like custom pieces to each bride who wore them.
Verde Veronica, from Italy, unveils the real scenery of a wedding with their Melody Bridal Collection. Sophistication, elegance and prestige are the underpinnings of this fine lingerie ensemble. It is easy for the bride to fall into a trance with the luxurious satins and laces that compose this collection. And the crowning glory is the v-shaped rhinestone pendant that adorns the top of each piece.
diki Lingerie, by Diane Rubach of Britain, includes the most glamourous and richest satin and silk garments with beaded sequins. Her “made-to-measure” bridal collection pieces are spectacular. Depending on the colour of the wedding gown, my favourite undergarment is the Tara Basque in delicate gold lace and exquisite gold embroidery. The beautiful part about wearing this gorgeous piece of workmanship is once the wedding gown is off and the honeymoon starts, other pieces of the collection may be added for a romantic effect. The gold lace jacket in long sleeves with the basque and matching thong or brief would make any wedding a memorable occasion.
Ophelia Fancy, handmade vintage inspired lingerie, instantly became recognized in the UK when winning the ‘Individual Designer Award’ at the Swatch Alternative Fashion Week 06. Their Silver Sixpence Bridal Collection is refined and dream-like. Imagine wearing lingerie proudly created with Swarovski crystals and the most expensive silks and laces. Here is their description of one of the bridal bras in the collection: “These pretty halter bras are created from pannels of ivory silk dupion and every seam is edged in soft ivory ribbon threaded lace topped with genuine Swarovski hot fix flat crystals they also feature two stunning crystal buttons.” The Pearl over Bust Corset is touted as the best one can buy and is “pattern perfected by one of the oldest running corset companies in the UK”. Pleated lace, beaded drop pearls and satin bow make this corset stunning.
And lastly, no wedding lingerie ensemble would be complete without the traditional garter. Bridal Angel in New Jersey, USA has a pretty selection of handmade garters from which to choose.