Putting Together Your Bridal Trosseau: 1
You have picked out the cake. You have the perfect dress. The flowers are all in order. The venue has been chosen. The bridesmaid dresses and tuxes are all decided.
But what about the bridal trousseau? What about the lingerie you are taking on your honeymoon?
The word “trousseau” is French in origin; it comes from the word “trousse,” which translates into “bundle.” Back in the day, the trousseau included what you may today think of as the hope chest collection. It consisted of everything the bride owned and needed to set up her new home. Typically, pieces of lingerie were by and large handmade, although the Victorians, who made the whole idea of the trousseau much more elaborate, also enhanced the lingerie involved.
So what goes into the modern honeymoon trousseau? Well, keep reading!