Just like you wouldn't dare get an old dress out of your wardrobe and wear it on your wedding day, neither should you wear old bridal underwear. You need something that will work with your dress as well as making you look and feel fab!

The choice available to you for bridal lingerie is extensive, almost as difficult as choosing your wedding dress. There are more things to consider when choosing your bridal lingerie however making it crucial that you have plenty of time to sort it out. Once you have chosen you dress you need to find the perfect underwear to go underneath it and make sure you wear it to all dress fittings, then you can be sure you are achieving the right look on your wedding day.

Sophie and Grace stock a huge array of bridal underwear, some of the options available to you is the full kit bridal bustiers, bridal basques, bridal bras, bridal knickers, bridal petticoats, garters, and suspenders. Sophie and Grace stock everything you need for your bridal underwear on the most important day of your life! We have bridal underwear in white or ivory, with or without straps, boned or not boned, enough options to offer you choice without feeling overwhelmed!

Probably the best colour to choose for your bridal underwear is white or ivory, especially for the wedding day. If you're wearing a white dress then white bridal lingerie is vital, as the last thing you want is a red wedding Basque showing through the dress! Remember you can change your wedding lingerie for the night.

Sophie & Grace offer a wide range of items from carefully selected designers from bra and knicker sets, to bridal Bustiers and wedding Basques so that you can find something that will suit your needs, whatever you choose be sure that you get something that fits nicely so you're comfortable and the bridal lingerie has maximum effect. You need to remember that the wedding underwear you choose has a direct influence on the overall look of your dress so choose carefully.

Order today and before you know it, the day of your dreams will be here!

Buying bridal lingerie is probably one of the most enjoyable experiences a women is every going to experience. Getting married is one of the happiest occasions of your life and women should take their time ensuring that they look and feel amazing.

Your bridal lingerie will play a big part in how you both look and feel on the big day so you must get it right. For most brides this will be the first and only time that they shop for bridal lingerie so it can be a little confusing to say the least. You mat have tried on hundreds of bras and basques before but have you had to wear one for at least 10 hours underneath a beautiful wedding dress? Probably not.

Bridal lingerie is designed to have enough support to carry heavy dresses while accentuating the bride’s curves. There are a few options for a bride, this being getting a bra, basque or busitiers.

If you’re looking for great support, you should go for the bridal bustier from Sophie and Grace. The bridal bustier has a solid construction that gently defines your figure while providing support for heavy wedding dresses. You can pair your bridal bustier with a lovely white bridal thong, smooth and sexy stockings and even lacy garters for added appeal and tradition.

If you’re feeling a little more daring or you want that emphasises your gorgeous figure, then a bridal basque is the perfect choice of bridal lingerie. The basque is designed to accentuate your waist while lifting your breasts to showcase or create the illusion of a full bosom. If you plan on using a bridal basque, just make sure you give yourself enough breathing room and that you have the right shape to start off with. Often women make the mistake of getting bridal bustiers and basque mixed up. They create two different illusions underneath your wedding dress so you must make sure you make the right choice.

If you are opting for an informal wedding dress or your bridesmaids are wearing sleek gowns, then you can go for casual bridal lingerie. Generally not much different from the typical bra set, this type of bridal lingerie bares enough skin to let you show off your beautiful assets yet gives you all the support you need.

Whatever type of bridal lingerie your require Sophie and Grace stock a fantastic selection of designer bridal lingerie that will make you look and feel great on your wedding day.

What better excuse than your wedding day to buy something new and special. Sophie & Grace offer a wide range of items from carefully selected designers from bra and knicker sets, to bridal Bustiers and wedding Basques so that you can find something that will suit your needs.

The choice available to you for bridal lingerie is widespread, almost as difficult as choosing your wedding dress. Once you have chosen your wedding dress, you should then look for your wedding lingerie. This can be quite time consuming, so make sure you have plenty of time set aside to find the perfect pieces.

Some of the options available to you is the full kit of Basque, thongs, stockings & suspenders or just go for a quality comfortable bra and knickers set. Whatever you decide to buy from Sophie and Grace we can guarantee that you will get practicality as well as amazing design.

What you choose for the day may not be what you would like to wear on your wedding night however remember for the wedding night you can vamp things up a little with a nice Basque or Bustier. Here comfort is not so much of an issue so you can go for something sexy that's sure to get the results you want!

The best colour to choose for you bridal lingerie is white or ivory, especially for the wedding day. If you're wearing a white dress then white bridal lingerie is vital, as the last thing you want is a black wedding Basque showing through the dress! Many brides opt for white or ivory bridal lingerie in line with the traditional virgin bride as well as matching the dress colour.

Whatever you choose be sure that you get something that fits nicely so you're comfortable and the bridal lingerie has maximum effect and most importantly doesn’t show through your wedding dress, the last thing you want on your wedding day is to show all you guests your lingerie that should be for the eyes of the groom only.

Sophie & Grace offer a wide range of items from carefully selected designers including Jupon and Carnival from bra and knicker sets, to Bridal Bustiers and wedding Basques.

Sophie & Grace stock bridal underwear that work with your dress to create that sexy streamlined look. Remember that what looks best under your dress needn't be what you wear on your wedding night. You can always change once the party finishes! Sophie & Grace offer bridal underwear from carefully selected designers including bra and knicker sets, to bridal Bustiers and Basques so you are sure to find what looks good under your dress.

 

We stock bridal underwear by designers such as Italian designer Verde Veronica, streamlined Bustiers, Basques, and bra and knicker sets by Carnival, and sexy underwear by Fantasy Lingerie.

 

Wedding underwear is usually white or ivory in colour. Corsets are a common item to wear beneath a wedding dress as it offers a woman the often sought after hour glass figure. It is also usual practice to wear a garter that matches your wedding lingerie for the ultimate sexy finish. If you've gone for a strapless dress then you have the option of either a strapless bra and knickers set, or a strapless Basque. One suggestion is to invest in some sticky strips, just in case the fabric eases throughout the day and you need a little extra help in holding it up. Another thing to keep in mind when going strapless is that the bra cup tends to be larger to compensate for the lack of strap support which could be a problem if your dress is low cut.

 

Before the wedding, make sure you have a dress rehearsal with the wedding underwear on, to be sure that you are happy with the finished look and feel. Whilst your underwear may not be the most crucial part to the day, you won't enjoy yourself if your wedding underwear isn't comfortable!

Sophie & Grace offer a wide range of items from carefully selected designers from bra and knicker sets, to bridal bustier and wedding basques’ so that you can find something that will suit your needs. Whatever your style, taste, or shape, trust Sophie & Grace to find something just perfect for your perfect wedding!

Wedding lingerie may possibly be the most important lingerie a girl will ever buy. Every bride wants her wedding day (and night) to turn out extra special. So buying that sexy wedding lingerie can rank in the same order of importance as the dress itself. It's all very well having yards of smooth shinny satin and lace making her the perfect fairy tale bride only to spoil the whole effect with a poor choice of lingerie. If the bride to be gets it right in the lingerie department then she is surly off to a great start.

So, will it be romantic delicate silk or soft shinny satin for a night of unbridled passion? Many innocent young brides prefer the idea of pure silk lingerie, which is feminine and delicate next to the skin. After all silk is a truly natural fabric, which possibly explains why it feels so good on the body. Silk lingerie also moves in a certain way, caressing the body lightly but comfortably as the wearer moves around making it ideal fabric to wear under that gorgeous pure white wedding dress.

There are lots of new brides who would rather wear smooth slinky satin under the wedding dress in preference to silk and lace. The most popular choice is a pure white satin basque and suspenders for those silky white bridal stockings. The great thing about this type of lingerie is that it has a flattering effect and gives a smooth seamless shape under the wedding dress.

Then of course there is the wedding night to consider. Will she be undressing in front of her partner or will she change into her wedding trousseaux before getting into the marital bed? If the bride is looking to treat her new husband then the silky satin basque is probably the way to go. Don't devalue however the romantic allure of an elegant nightgown and matching robe in silky soft pure silk. There is still something very feminine and romantic about this kind of nightwear trimmed with lace or satin ribbon especially the way it looks and feels against the body.

Obviously different styles will suit different brides (and their partners) tastes so don't be tempted to rush into making a purchase just for the sake of it. If you spend as much time choosing your wedding lingerie as you do your dream wedding dress the end result is sure to be perfect. Many brides will take the lingerie they have chosen to the bridal salon to be sure that the dress and lingerie go together perfectly. It's worth remembering that it can be a long day so comfort should play a major part in your wedding lingerie purchasing decision too.

Whether she chooses pure soft feminine silk or smooth sexy satin wedding lingerie the choice is huge. Sophie & Grace is absolutely packed with the most beautiful selections of wedding lingerie available anywhere. Everything from bra sets to elegant nightwear can now be purchased easily though their online store. Shopping for silky satin wedding lingerie and pure silk wedding night sleep wear has never been simpler.

The big day is getting closer so it’s time now to consider your bridal lingerie. You have to feel extra special on your wedding day so it goes without saying that you really to go that extra mile to source only the best.

One consideration to make is that wearing a wedding dress is like nothing you’ve worn before. The closest you may have come to wearing one is if you have attended a grand ball wearing a ball gown.

Bridal lingerie, is designed with that in mind and therefore normally made of only the finest materials that are silky smooth and easy to manage with all day. You will already look beautiful on the outside, and luxury bridal lingerie will keep you feeling beautiful under your dress too.

In times gone by bridal lingerie was normally available in white and ivory only. Now though you can make your selection from a huge range of colours and styles that either reflect you, your mood or compliment your dress.

A bride has a right to be a princess for the day and that’s a princess from top to toe from tiara to stockings. Good quality bridal lingerie should be supplied in sets, this ensures that you get the perfect colour match and of course quality. Some lingerie can look fantastic but can be a pain to wear throughout the whole day. Good bridal lingerie should be full of sex-appeal, yet giving support and shape to the body but being comfortable enough for a woman to feel desirable on her wedding day.

There are many many types of bridal lingerie such as bustiers and corsets, the latter is designed to give you the perfect shape to match your dress. As dress styles differ greatly then it’s important to ensure you have the correct bridal lingerie to give your figure the complimentary shape it needs to look fantastic not only on the day but for years to come in the wedding pictures too!

There are so many great brands now available that have entered into the bridal lingerie arena that you won’t struggle for choice for you or the brides maids either. Careful selection of your bridal lingerie will only enhance your wedding day. It’s not something that you want to rush and try to do in a hurry as you will regret that when you’re really uncomfortable but have to put on a brave face to the wedding party.

Sexy, romantic, sophisticated, luxurious, sumptuous and breathtakingly beautiful are just a few of the adjectives that can be used to describe a bride’s choice of wedding underwear.

Her wedding day is the ideal opportunity for a bride to purchase quality wedding underwear that is, perhaps, different from the style she is more used to wearing.

If her bridal gown is strapless or off the shoulder, perhaps, she could try a bridal basque set or, even a bustier set. Both look and feel gorgeous, whether in soft lace or sumptuous satin, but, also both, manage to provide a wonderful cleavage, with their underwiring, and slim down the waist, whilst at the same time promoting a much sought after hour glass figure. With low back or deep décolleté a bridal bustier or basque set could be the very thing to enhance a bride’s silhouette.

Often a bride’s choice of wedding underwear is dictated by her wedding gown design, but, this is not always the case. Whilst it is sensible to match the colour of her bridal lingerie to the colour of her bridal dress, this may be the only restriction and leaves the bride with the happy opportunity of letting her style and taste come to the fore.

A bride could select a very demure wedding gown design and underneath her wedding underwear could be plunging, at the back or front, strapless, with or without suspenders, a bustier set, a bra set or a basque set and come with matching knickers or thong. The best thing about it is that no matter what she is wearing as a wedding gown, no one will realise what she has on underneath, until, that is, it is time to reveal to her new husband what an enchanting little minx his bride looks in her sexy, romantic, alluring, luxurious, sumptuous wedding underwear.

Sophie & Grace are wedding underwear specialists, which supply wedding underwear to suit all styles and designs of bridal dresses and send these items beautifully gift boxed to show the bride her bridal lingerie in its nearly best light. The wedding underwear that the bride has chosen cannot be shown to its full potential until she wears it on her wedding day.

Brides shut your eyes and imagine your wedding day: From getting out of bed, to your hair getting done, your make up, dressing, the flowers, etc. Everything will be perfect because a wedding day does not happen without careful planning that can take months, if not longer, to set into motion.

No detail is left to chance from the location, to the honeymoon, the wedding gown, the invitations, the bridal lingerie, oh and of course, the groom.

When a bride plans for her wedding day nothing is left to chance. Every option is scrutinised, debated and then chosen or discarded. Rightly so, this is the bride’s chance to shine, be queen for the day and she will do everything in her power to ensure that she looks and feels at her very best.

Few men would appreciate the hours of contemplation and planning that goes into making sure everything goes according to plan. Possibly, because few men would worry over, what they consider to be minor details, such as, will my hair be perfect, will all the guests sigh at the first glimpse of me (ok, if your wedding guest sigh on seeing the groom for the first time, with possibly, the exception of his own mother, then the guests have a problem), can you see my panties through my dress?

Really? On her wedding day a bride would consider VPL (visible panty line)?

You had better believe that a bride would consider her bridal lingerie more than she would for underwear that she wears every day. What bride would want her guests to see her bra straps, or her adjusting her bridal thong or showing a panty line?

A bride will have taken every effort to make sure that she has the perfect bridal lingerie to match her wedding gown, to ensure that on her wedding day nothing is left to chance.

The groom may not consider wedding underwear to be of great importance and will have no idea how much thought went into getting your bridal lingerie just right, but, he will appreciate the effort on your wedding night.

Sophie & Grace understand what importance brides place on getting all the details right for her wedding day and are happy to discuss all aspects of getting her choices right for her bridal lingerie, whether that is size, colour, design, petticoat options and many more.

When it comes to organising a wedding there are many things which must be taken into consideration; from cake, to cars; venue, flowers and, of course, your wedding gown.

It can all become a tad overwhelming and can end up making your wedding day feel as though it is somewhat like a military operation and you begin to look upon the preparation as something to be endured rather than enjoyed.

Prioritising and careful planning can make the task of arranging your big day much easier. You can’t organise your bridal flowers until you have decided what colour your bridesmaids will wear. You would not really want to purchase the bridesmaid dresses before your own wedding gown. Now, you are prioritising:

• Your Wedding gown
• The bridesmaid dresses
• The bridal bouquet

It is a very small list, but, it is a start and, perhaps, by making smaller lists and viewing everything one at a time, everything becomes simpler.

Next, now that you have chosen the wedding dress of your dreams, you are better placed to decide on the perfect wedding underwear to, not only, enhance your own attributes, but also, get the correct bridal lingerie for your style of bridal gown.

If your wedding gown is low cut, sleeveless or off-the-shoulder, then perhaps you should consider a bridal basque or bustier set. By considering your body type, as well, as the wedding gown style, you can further narrow your options for your choice of wedding underwear. For instance, do you require a little help achieving an hour glass figure? Then you have, once again, made life simpler because a bridal basque is the ideal piece of wedding underwear to create that sexy outline.

By taking small steps, when bring together all the elements required for your big day to be as you have always dreamed, makes the whole process much easier to manage.

Sophie & Grace have brought together a whole range of wedding underwear that looks stunning, can perform miracles (let’s face it, we all need help getting a perfect cleavage, don’t we?) and because Sophie & Grace use only the best quality luxury materials from the top designers of wedding underwear, you will have one less item to stress over.

Queen Victoria created the tradition of wearing white as the colour of our bridal dress when she donned a white wedding gown to marry German Prince, Albert of Saxe-Coburg Gotha on 21 February 1840 at the age of 21.

Victoria’s dress was a, comparatively simple satin wedding gown adorned with Honiton lace. This Royal wedding dress, as well as, gowns worn by other royal brides have been displayed in exhibitions and have been reproduced (Madam Tussauds wax museum, for example). Surely, even, Queen Victoria, who was not easily amused, would have been delighted that her wedding gown would still be causing so much interest, nearly one hundred and seventy years after her marriage.

Little is known about the bridal lingerie that Queen Victoria wore for her marriage and, perhaps, that is as it should be because, even, if you are Queen of England, your wedding underwear should be a matter for you and your new husband (and your dressers, your ladies in waiting, etc).

Victoria and the Victorian era epitomises straight laced ideas and attitudes on everything from how long the death of a loved one should be mourned to the correct etiquette to display for any situation. Queen Victoria’s bridal lingerie may well be a closely guarded secret, but, not all of Queen Victoria’s underwear has remained so.

A pair of bloomers owned and worn by HRH Queen Victoria, as well as, a nightdress and chemise, that had been passed down to the family of a former lady in waiting to the Queen were put up for sale at an auction in Derby in 2008.

How Victoria, with her exacting moral standards, would have viewed the fact that her underwear was on display for the world to see, can only be imagined and how much worse she would have felt that her deeply personal bridal lingerie was exhibited to the world. Worse yet, was Victorian underwear was better known for its functionality rather than its beauty.

Modern day brides are more fortunate with the bridal lingerie being available in luxury styles and fabrics that are as good to look at as they are to wear.

Sophie & Grace supply bridal lingerie from leading wedding underwear designers and, if they were to be displayed, would look absolutely, breathtakingly gorgeous, unlike Queen Victoria’s 50 inch waist cotton knickers.

Giving subtle little hints to her future groom about the acquisition of her wedding lingerie, and without any additional clues, a bride is able to build the groom’s anticipation of their wedding night to fever pitch.

Men love ladies underwear. They may find nakedness attractive, but, men are all about visual stimulation and sexy wedding lingerie, to a groom, is all about the stimulation. If a bride wears a low fronted wedding gown, looks stunningly beautiful, then her groom is going to spend, at least, a fair part of their wedding day wondering what his bride is wearing underneath. Honestly, ladies, your groom will not consider the practicalities of wearing a deep décolleté, where it is a necessity to wear, either, a low fronted bra, basque or bustier to ensure that a bride’s cleavage is shown to full advantage as well as, to prevent the wedding lingerie being on display to all the wedding guests. Men, in general, and more specifically grooms, do not wonder how on earth the bride has managed to pull off the perfect cleavage; they just give thanks that she has.

The bride need never enlighten her groom as to why, exactly, she wore the sexy basque set with matching thong, detachable suspenders and stockings. Let him believe that when you chose this beautiful wedding lingerie, he was the first and only thought in your mind, and if truth be told, the way, you know, that your groom’s eyes will light up on your wedding night will be an added extra bonus. Why tell him that the strapless basque was essential for the off the shoulder wedding gown, the gentle push up effect of the underwiring helped create that beautiful cleavage, the boning helped draw in the waist and hips to create the hour glass figure that has been so admired and the thong was necessary to prevent the visible panty line that would have been apparent with knickers.

Sophie & Grace are excellent keepers of wedding lingerie secrets. They supply a huge range of bridal underwear, in soft, sexy lace and luxurious satin, that enhances, promotes and exaggerates a bride’s assets and help make it an extra special day and night, for both, bride and groom.

Ssshh Sophie & Grace won’t tell!

Carnival Bridal Lingerie has been specially designed to provide all the essential ingredients a bride may require of her wedding underwear.

Carnival Bridal Basque Set:
Carnival bridal basque sets are available with a choice of matching knickers or thong. The basque set gives maximum support and shape, by a combination of, the under wiring’s push up effect on the bust, and the gentle drawing in of the waist and hips. Carnival bridal basque sets are ideal for off the shoulder or strapless wedding gowns, have removable suspenders and are obtainable in either, chopper bar lace or satin. The basque sets are available from size 32a up to 48DD/E and, also offer a range of longer line basques for, either, taller brides or one’s who require extra support over the hips.

Carnival Bustier Set:
Sophie & Grace’s range of Carnival bustier sets are backless, so, are, also, fantastic with strapless or off the shoulder wedding gowns. The bustier sets, are, once again, available in luxurious satin or soft lace, with matching knickers or thong. A bustier is ideal for an hour glass figure by, gentle uplifting of the bust and the sculptured boning of the waist and because the Carnival bustier sets are available with low front or back options and makes a bridal bustier set perfect to wear underneath a low backed bridal dress or, perhaps, a gown with a deep décolleté.

Carnival Bra Set:
For a bride blessed with the perfect figure, who requires no additional body sculpting, other than, a gentle bust push up, or for the bride who prefers bras, the Carnival bra set in super soft chopper bar lace or luxury satin, could be the answer to a bride’s wedding lingerie needs.. The bridal bra sets come in ivory or white, satin or lace and are strapless, so are suitable for any wedding gown design.

Sophie & Grace’s Carnival bridal lingerie range offers, not only, practical functionality, but, provides the essential look and feel of luxurious wedding lingerie.

A bride deserves to be pampered and spoiled on her wedding day and choosing any one of Carnival’s range of bridal lingerie, whether the bridal basque, bustier or bra set, means that the bride gets off to a good start.

The bride has spent a huge amount of time and effort getting the look just right for her wedding outfit and you can bet that when it comes to her bridal lingerie that she will know the benefits of getting her choice right.

Bridal lingerie can make the difference between looking and feeling great, to looking and feeling sensational. A bride loves to draw the “Ooohs and Ahhs” of her wedding guests and she knows that it is the whole package, the hair, the makeup, the wedding gown, but added to that mix, is her wedding underwear and altogether will draw the gasps of everyone that she encounters on her wedding day. If a bride can look into a mirror and say “wow” just imagine what her new husband is going to say. The poor man won’t know what has hit him when, with his eyes hanging on stalks and fighting the urge to drop his jaw, his bride walks towards him in all her wedding finery.

Bridal lingerie, not only, enhances the look of a wedding gown, but, gives the bride a lift inside. Good quality, well fitted bridal lingerie can perform wonders for a bride’s inner confidence. Wedding lingerie that enhances her assets, feels good and looks amazing, makes a bride walk taller, straighter and with a confidence that would be hard to comprehend from a few pieces of fabric.

A bride should be mindful of the bridal dress she is wearing when choosing her bridal lingerie. An off the shoulder dress would, perhaps, require a bridal basque or a bustier, whereas, a low cut gown would require bridal underwear with a deep décolleté, but, there are no rules when it comes to what she wants to wear. If her bridal dress covers her from head to toe it is a matter of personal choice what bridal lingerie she opts for. A bride should feel no constraints on her choice of wedding lingerie. If she feels gorgeous, desirable and ultra confident wearing a bridal basque with a thong, lacy topped stockings, a garter and feels like the most beautiful woman in the world, then no one, but, she can decide what is the correct outfit for her.

Sophie & Grace specialise in designer bridal lingerie, that has been brought together to enhance a wedding gowns own beauty and to promote the beauty the bride already possesses.

British brides, traditionally, wear white or ivory as the colour for their wedding gowns and their wedding underwear.

This tradition dates back to the marriage of Queen Victoria, who wore a white wedding gown for her marriage to Prince Albert in the 1840’s, and it has been the most popular choice for brides in the UK ever since, but white is not always the first choice for brides from other countries:

Chinese Bride:
Chinese brides traditionally wear a wedding dress and wedding underwear in red because red is thought to bring good luck. A traditional Chinese wedding is a very formal affair and has strict rituals to be followed, starting with the hair- dressing ritual and the tea ceremony, where the bride must serve tea to her in-laws and bow to the ancestral tablets. More modern Chinese brides would follow these steps, but then, possibly, change into a more western style white gown and underwear. It does not end there for the Chinese bride because once the wedding ceremony is past she changes into a formal daytime gown and to wave her guests away at the end of the evening she wears an evening gown, too. So for a Chinese bride, that would be 4 different dresses and 4 sets of wedding underwear.

Indian Bride:
An Indian bride will often wear a red sari for her wedding dress, which is made of one piece of material that can measure from 12-27 feet long. Worn with a choli, a short sleeved blouse, an Indian wedding sari is considered incomplete without a matching petticoat. Popular choices are Bandhani sari (tie dyed and handmade), Banarsi Sari (an exclusive silk) and Kanjeevarani silk sari (made from the finest silk with stunning tribal designs.

Spanish Brides:
A traditional Spanish bride wore a black wedding gown with, of course, matching black wedding underwear, accompanied by a black lace mantilla veil and was to signify her devotion, unto death, to her new groom.

Japanese Bride:
Japanese brides have been wearing the Uchikaki kimono since the 7th century. Usually made from silk, featuring heavy brocade, this kimono is a highly formal wedding dress, typically, in white. Two layers of wedding underwear is worn beneath the kimono, Hadajuban is worn next to the skin, to protect the silk kimono from perspiration, and Nagajuban, which is kimono shaped and worn to hide the body shape and to make the kimono appear smooth.

Many brides, many different cultures and customs, but, brides, the world over, take extra special care choosing their wedding gowns and their wedding underwear.

Sophie & Grace’s wedding underwear collection looks simply stunning, whatever style of gown you choose.

Is there a groom alive that did not think his bride was absolutely stunning, in her wedding gown, on their wedding day, but, could not wait to discover what bridal lingerie she wore beneath?
Probably not!

Bridal lingerie is much more than a means to entice your new husband. Yes, of course, you want to please and excite him, but it is after all, your wedding day and night, so he will be a more than willing participant.

Wedding underwear must be functional. Oh boring. Bridal lingerie must do what it was designed for: Make a bride feel good about herself, enhance the look of the wedding gown, look and feel great on the skin and begin the “getting ready” for the big day. Once a bride commences putting on her bridal lingerie, she is on a countdown to the moment that she is the focus of everyone’s attention, when all eyes turn in her direction.

Yes, a bridal basque or bustier does give a bride a great cleavage and slims down her waist and a thong does make her feel sexy , but, it is the overall confidence boost that, putting on the finest of bridal lingerie, must be the greatest function of wedding underwear.

Everything a bride does and wears as she prepares to take the walk to her groom’s side should be focussed on making her feel at her best and most confident. Her hair is tweaked to perfection, the makeup is divine, the dress exquisite and the designer bridal lingerie, in sensual lace, satin or chiffon, feels so good, that a bride could not help, but, walk a little taller, with her head in the air and ready to show the world what a lucky man her groom is.

Sophie & Grace’s designer bridal lingerie includes: Bra with knickers/thongs, basques in satin and lace, with detachable suspenders, low front or low back, strapless bustiers: all available in sets. Teamed with beautiful Poirier lace top stockings and a gorgeous bridal garter belt and the bride could not fail to feel like she is walking on air.

Oh, the groom? He will love it.

From bridal bras to bridal basques, bridal accessories to bridal petticoats, Sophie & Grace have some bridal lingerie sure to have you looking and feeling fab on your big day. Some might say getting the dress is the best part of planning a wedding. Sophie & Grace disagree. We think the best part of choosing your wedding attire is selecting your bridal lingerie! There’s never a more perfect time to make sure your lingerie makes you look fantastic then on the biggest day of your life. Bridal lingerie at its best from Sophie & Grace, specialists in making women feel great.

Sophie & Grace have products to suit you whatever your needs. Should you want something slimming and flattering but nonetheless sexy for that new husband of yours then you can’t go wrong with the Carnival Strapless Low Front Long Bridal Basque Set. The practicality of its extra length offers the bride maximum shaping, while the touch of lace offers her a touch of beauty. For something a little less restrictive and a little more breathtaking, the Honeymoon Pearls Bustier and Thong will have your husband goggle eyed and begging for more! An essential addition to your basque or bustier is of course some Poirier Bridal Stockings. Their combination of sumptuous satin and sexy lace offer the bride nothing short of divine luxury.

Sophie & Grace recommend the use of a bridal petticoat to include in your list of essential bridal lingerie. The Jupon Bridal Petticoat 2 hoops 121 is a classic that is ideal under an A-line dress. Make sure you don’t walk down the aisle without one! You may think you don’t need one, until you try one on under your dress!

Don’t forget about the wedding night! Bridal lingerie must include a sexy nightgown like the Verde Veronica Lingerie Dream Pink Silk Nightdress. The lace is placed in just the right place to conceal yet reveal. What more could you ask for from a sexy nightdress?

Sophie & Grace stock a range of bridal underwear that will have you feeling great and your new husband hot under the collar. Order today and before you know it, the day of your dreams will be here!

Okay, your bridal underwear may not be the most important part of your wedding day, but it sure does come close! After all, what use is a gorgeous dress if your boobs are hanging out or your tummy is bulging? Let’s face it girls, we all need something to flatter us, and perhaps offer a little bit of nip and tuck without having to undergo the pain of cosmetic surgery. What better way to smooth those curves and lift those boobs then with some gorgeous bridal underwear sold by Sophie & Grace.

Sophie & Grace stock many different items to suit your bridal needs. They understand the importance of looking and feeling a million dollars on your big day and have pulled out all the stops to bring you a range good enough for a real Princess! From bras to basques, bustiers to knickers, whatever bridal underwear you require, Sophie & Grace are here to assist you.

Firstly consider the style of your dress. If it’s a strapless number then you’ll need some bridal underwear that will offer support without the use of unsightly straps. Sophie & Grace particularly like Carnival Creations for their excellent quality, fantastic fit, and sheer beauty! For some magical smoothing the Carnival Strapless Long Satin Bridal Basque Set is long in the body for taller brides and has a low back so it remains unseen underneath your dress. If youur idea of bridal underwear is a gorgeous yet supportive bra then the Carnival Strapless Satin Bridal Bra Set offers a push up effect that will surprise you, and your new husband! Of if you prefer your bridal underwear to include a bustier then the Carnival Strapless Low Back Bridal Bustier Set made from delicate lace offers an appealing romantic look that no bride should be without on her wedding night!

Sophie & Grace can help you find the bridal underwear you need, you only need to ask. Someone is always available to answer your questions and offer you advice, just pick up the phone and dial! Don’t leave your bridal underwear to the last minute, order yours today!

Every girl wears frumpy underwear sometimes. Whether it’s the time of the month or perhaps you’re single and don’t see the point of forking out and wearing uncomfortable underwear if nobody is going to see it. Sophie & Grace want to make one thing clear……your wedding day is no time for unsightly knickers and grey bras! Your wedding lingerie must optimise your figure and work with your dress to create a look to die for!

Sophie & Grace are specialists in wedding lingerie and have been for many years. They have made hundreds if not thousands of brides very happy indeed! Most brides don’t realise how important they’re wedding lingerie is until they start searching. It’s a whole new ball game for many, and the most important ball game of their lives! Wearing ill fitting, ugly wedding lingerie is a no no. Every bride deserves fabulous new wedding lingerie so make sure you start searching for yours today!

Sophie & Grace understand the trends in wedding lingerie and wedding dresses. They know what works and what doesn’t. They are here to help you choose the perfect combination for super impact on both you and your husband. If you’ve decided on a strapless number for your wedding day then the Carnival Strapless Long Lace Bridal Basque Set is ideal for taller brides or those wanting extra shaping on the hips as well as the waist. This basque utilises a combination of lace and satin to create a match made in heaven!

Other items to die for are the Carnival Strapless Low Front Lace Bridal Bra Set, the Carnival Strapless Low Front Lace Bridal Bustier Set and the Honeymoon Pearls Bra and Thong. If you’re a bride searching for some wedding accessories to add to your wedding lingerie collection then Bridal Blinx may be just the touch you’re looking for. Small crystals and pearls can be added to your hair to make you look like a movie star. For a lacy garter that’s sexy and lucky the Poirier Bridal Garter is sure to put your marriage on the best possible start to eternal joy and happiness!
Make sure your wedding lingerie is nothing short of breathtaking on the day where oxygen will be in short supply!

Bridal Lingerie will be the toughest lingerie decision you will ever make. It will make deciding if your bum looks in that skirt for your Saturday night out a walk in the park!

There is a huge choice of bridal lingerie to choose from too, but the thing to always consider for your big day is quality. You wouldn’t rent a Transit Van to take you to the church because it was cheaper than the limo or a frozen cheesecake because it was cheaper than the wedding cake. So whatever you do, don’t compromise on the quality and luxury of your bridal lingerie either. The only thing you want to go ping on your wedding night is your groom’s eyes when he sees you in your full glory.

The exciting thing about our collection of basques and lingerie here at Sophie & Grace is that it’s just like a sneaky second wedding dress, just one you can’t show everyone!

The feedback we get from brides we have dressed is that wearing the wedding dress was a beautiful fairytale experience that everyone appreciated. However, when alone in the bridal suite revealing the beautiful lingerie was just as an exciting event and just like a repeat of the groom seeing the dress for the first time all over again! Saucy!

Basques are a beautiful way in which to dress yourself as well as producing a romantic picture to reveal to your groom on the biggest day of your life. Some people are torn whether the whole bridal lingerie thing is geared up for the groom. But at Sophie & Grace we dress for both the bride and groom, as when you buy quality lingerie and basques then you get a better and more comfortable fit. Combine this with a range from some of the most exciting designer in the bridal lingerie business then you have the full recipe for delighting both bride and groom.

Sophie & Grace supply a super range of designer bridal lingerie and basques that will help you have a night as well as a day to remember.

Every girl that’s looking forward to getting married has lots of things to consider! All the usual things like Cars, Churches, guest lists and of course Underwear!!!!!

Yes that’s right Underwear, here at Sophie & Grace you will be surprised how many calls we get from Brides to be asking “what’s the norm, what do other brides buy”? Well no problem, with years of experience and thousands of previous brides having bought from us you can be assured that Sophie & Grace have the knowledge to ensure you get the perfect underwear for your big day.

Unlike your day to day underwear where some consideration is given, with your wedding underwear there are generally a few more elements to consider such as: Do I buy something I like or do I buy wedding underwear that my Groom will enjoy? Let’s face it girls, let’s not beat about the bush, it’s your wedding night so it has to be a decision based on both those factors. Unlike day to day underwear that ends up in a heap on the floor or a corner of the bathroom, your wedding underwear is something that’s used and enjoyed, it’s a part of your outfit and of course of your day. If that was not true then I wouldn’t be sitting writing this article!

Your wedding underwear needs to be well fitting and comfortable and of course must be of best quality. Trust us you the sparks you want on your wedding night should have nothing to do with static from cheap materials!

Our aim is to have all the brides we supply with wedding underwear to be as beautiful underneath her dress as she is on the outside. Not only will this boost your confidence on probably the most nerve wracking day of your life but it will also make sure that on your wedding night things in the wedding suite are sexy and classy, the rest is up to you……….

So just for a while put aside, table plans and wine lists and spend some time with us selecting the wedding underwear that’s right for you and the lucky groom!

Sophie & Grace’s bridal underwear collection has been carefully brought together to offer the best possible choices for the bride and her wedding gown.

There have never been so many different styles of wedding gowns available and Sophie & Grace’s collection reflects all of the functions necessary in today’s choice of bridal underwear.

The correct bridal underwear can help the bride cheat Mother Nature; giving her curves she may not already possess but can accentuate those she does. Sophie & Grace’s bridal underwear collection strikes the correct balance of comfort, support and the all important sexiness that today’s bride demands and expects.

Contrast this with your bridal counterpart of the early 19th century. She wore a simple chemise or shift and had only one choice in knickers: that being no knickers at all, although if she was marrying in the mid 19th century she could wear the very latest in sexy bridal bloomers.

How the pre-1913 bride’s would envy the bridal bra sets on offer in Sophie & Grace’s collection. Bras were not invented until 1913 and then being only two handkerchiefs and held together with lengths of ribbon, the best support would be achieved, supposedly, by how tight the ribbons were tied. Sophie & Grace’s bridal bra sets are available with either knickers or thongs. Thongs are certainly not a new invention having been around for 75,000 years in sub-Saharan Africa but as they were originally worn by men, you may have drawn some very strange looks from your new groom before recent times.

Sexy suspenders, (the item of many men’s fantasies) were not available until the 1920’s Flappers had the need for something to hold up their stockings whilst performing dances such as the Charleston. In fact, until the Flappers ushered in the era of sexy lingerie, the bridal underwear collections of yesteryear would have been designed merely for functionality and durability.

Thankfully, today’s bride has no such problems with her bridal underwear. Sophie & Grace’s bridal underwear collection, with its body sculpting basques and bustiers, supporting and uplifting bridal bras in romantic lace, sexy satin, light and airy mesh, can help reflect your own personality. Bridal underwear is an important part of your wedding plans and can make you feel desirable, elegant and sexy too.

The Groom

The Groom, being of the male persuasion, will give his undivided attention to his decision regarding his choice of wedding underwear. Will he wear boxer shorts or underpants? Will he buy new underwear for the wedding or will he insist that he already has a drawer full of drawers at home? This would, possibly, take two whole minutes of his concentration and then he would be thinking of more pressing matters; who will score the first goal, who will score the first run, should I go for a pint or what is there to eat?

The Bride

The Bride, on the other hand, would never consider wearing a tatty pair of knickers to her own wedding. Everything has been organised with the utmost attention to detail and it will be no different when it comes to her choice of wedding underwear.

White or ivory? Sexy basque, sassy bustier or a more demure bridal bra set? Sophie & Grace have created their own wedding underwear collection to help her make the right choices to suit her.

Does the bride need the extra support that an under wired basque can offer (supports the bust, draws in the waist and hips) but has to fit under a wedding gown that has an off-shoulder neckline? Coming in the option of satin or lace and styles with low fronts (suited for gowns with a deep décolletage), A Sophie & Grace Carnival basque could be the very item you are looking for. With the added bonus of a detachable suspender belt, it give the bride the opportunity of wearing shiny satin lace top stockings, made of double spun lycra , specially created to support the bride who spends many hours standing, then perhaps dancing.. However, if the bride is blessed with narrow hips or is intent on wearing a bridal petticoat, then she may prefer to wear a bustier, which would support her bust and gently draws in her waist. For the bride with the perfect figure or because of personal preference, the Honeymoon Pearls bra and thong set would make an outstanding option. With sheer, light and airy, white mesh, gorgeous embroidered flower design and its pearl shoulder straps, this bridal bra set is so pretty that it almost seems a shame to cover it up.

Whichever wedding underwear the bride chooses from the bridal collection at Sophie & Grace, they can be assured of a high quality, gorgeous looking item. One that has been designed with the rigours of a wedding day in mind, but with the stunning beauty of making for a very long wedding night too!

From opening your eyes in the morning to finally closing your eyes last thing at night, your wedding day will be the culmination of many months of careful planning. You want everything to be perfect, and rightly so, as this is your day to be star of the show. Every decision you have made on your whole wedding ensemble has been made knowing that all eyes will be on you. From the all important wedding gown, to your hair, your make up to the items of jewellery you have chosen to complement your appearance. Not seen, but of huge importance to the overall effect, will be your choice of wedding lingerie.

Your wedding lingerie should be part of the exciting build up to your first appearance as the bride. Your wedding lingerie helps to set the stage for when you finally get to wear your wedding gown and actually get to live the dream you have been planning for so long. It then gently fades into the background of your day until it is finally revealed to your new husband once your gown is removed. As his bride, you will have stunned him at the first sight of you in all your wedding finery, now as his wife, you will produce the “wow” effect, for your new husband, for the very first time.

Wedding lingerie is specially designed to feel good on a bride’s skin, enhance her assets, are beautiful to look at, touch and be seen in. What woman does not know the positive effect that wearing beautiful lingerie has on their sense of well-being and self-confidence? Combine this with your wedding lingerie’s ability to help turn your bridal silhouette from lovely to absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and you will quickly realise what a great asset the correct choice of wedding lingerie can be.

Sophie & Grace understand the role of your wedding lingerie and the overall effect it has on, you the bride, and on your whole wedding outfit. Sophie & Grace are able to offer advice on the best styles to help create the look you are striving for, without forgetting the most important factor in your decision and that is what you, yourself want.

The quality and choice in Sophie & Grace’s wedding lingerie collection is sure to mean that there will be something that will make you feel as good as you look. Whether you opt for the luxurious feel of satin or your heart is set on romantic soft lace, is a matter of personal tastes. Would a strapless basque, a bra or a bustier best fulfil your wishes and desires?

Your wedding day is all about making it a special day, for you and your groom, one to remember for the rest of your life. Your hair, makeup, shoes and gown all work together to help you feel like a queen for a day, and your wedding lingerie is the secret thing that gets it off to a great start.

Modern day brides, often without realising it, are keeping centuries old wedding traditions alive as part of their own wedding ceremonies.

The Bridal Trousseau

The bridal trousseau was traditionally kept in a hope chest and consisted of many items that would assist in the transition of a single woman into her new role as a wife, sometimes started by the bride’s mother whilst her daughter was still a child, including bed linen, bath towels, makeup, toiletries, jewellery and the bridal lingerie.

In Victorian times, a trousseau was an indication of the family’s wealth and social status and less emphasis was to be found in practical linens and bath towels and more was put on the bridal lingerie, dresses and more dresses(sometimes more than enough of them to last several years) wedding night lingerie, jewellery and makeup. A present day bride’s trousseau is likely to include her bridal lingerie, makeup, jewellery, as well as her honeymoon wardrobe.

Something old,
Something new,
Something borrowed,
Wedding Traditions Something blue,
And a silver sixpence for her shoe.

A great many modern day brides, whilst finding it impracticable to place a coin of any kind in their six inch high-heeled wedding shoes, will quite happily follow this wedding day custom.

Something old: A symbol of continuity, seen as a link with the bride’s own family. Perhaps the bride will wear her mother’s own wedding dress or a family heirloom piece of jewellery.

Something new: Represents good luck, success and the bride’s desire for the marriage to last forever. Your bridal lingerie would make an ideal choice for your something new item.

Something borrowed: This represents the bride’s family and friends being with her on her wedding day and in her future. Traditionally, the borrowed item would be from a happily married friend or family member in the hope that borrowing the item brought the same happiness to the bride and groom’s union. Maybe a flower from her own bouquet, a piece of jewellery or perhaps even borrowing her mascara would fit the bill.

Something blue: wearing something blue originated in ancient times and symbolises faithfulness, loyalty and purity. The blue item can be anything blue, from the flowers in the bride’s bouquet to a necklace or earrings but many brides chose to wear a wedding garter, which can, itself, be blue or have blue ribbons sew into it.

Throwing the Bridal Bouquet

Everyone is aware of the tradition of throwing the bridal bouquet over the bride’s shoulder to the single women at a wedding, supposedly indicating the next bride-to-be. Many people are unaware that this tradition, actually, started by using the bridal lingerie. Considered lucky to have a piece of the bride’s own clothing, this custom began by the bride flinging a stocking. Later this became the garter, which was thrown to the single man who had won the bridal race (a race from the church to the bride’s house). He then gave the garter to his sweetheart in the hope that they would be next to tie the knot. The bridal bouquet became part of the ritual when the men started drinking and became overzealous in their attempts to remove the wedding garter even before the race had begun.

So, brides to be, when you don your bridal lingerie on your wedding day, not only are you pampering yourself and making you look and feel sensational but you are helping to keep those wonderful traditions alive.

To a woman, her lingerie is not the tatty, function, usually mismatched items that she wears everyday under her clothes and especially is not, the “Bridget Jones” type knickers she may have stuffed at the back of a drawer. That, in a woman’s mind, comes under the heading of underwear.

When a woman considers her lingerie it will be the sensual, perhaps sexy, well made items, using quality materials, which are kept for special occasions and not just for a trip around the supermarket.

For the men in our lives this must be very confusing. It’s all underwear isn’t it?

In order to help out those poor, confused souls: Imagine deciding to buy the lady in your life (not your mother) underwear for a special occasion and then picture our faces when we opened the present and discovered a sports bra and a pair of knickers that covered our navels. Now think of the smile we would have when presented with a lacy basque set in our favourite colour. We really hope that men, now, get the picture: The former is, of course, our idea of underwear and the latter is lingerie. Simple.

Sophie & Grace offer designer lingerie sets that arrive gift boxed and would make ideal presents for a loved one. Bustiers, Camisoles, Basques and bra sets are all available to choose from. What’s that? You know what you like but don’t know what it is called:

• Bra Set. Bra sets are available with knickers or thongs. Surely, there isn’t man alive that doesn’t know what a bra is and the same can be said for knickers and thongs.
• Basque. A basque is underwired, so pushes the bust up, is boned to pull in the waist and hips. Gives a woman an hour glass figure. .Available strapless  and with or without suspenders (used to hold up stockings)
• Bustier. A bustier is similar to a basque, but shorter, stopping at, either, the ribs or the waist.
• Camisole. A camisole is a covering for the upper half of the body, which does not support the bust, and can be worn under clothes, as outerwear or as sleepwear.

Available in an array of colours and super sexy materials, Sophie & Grace’s lingerie would make a fantastic surprise package for any man’s special someone.

Sophie & Grace, also, offer a range of sensual bridal lingerie, but, this is an area of lingerie that men should stay clear from. Your future bride will know which items will be the most appropriate style to suit her wedding outfit and, also, which items make your heart race. So, please leave it to the lady in your life. As a special surprise for you on your wedding night, you new wife may, very well, let you unwrap that particular package on your own.