Results tagged “Bridal Accessories” from iVillage - From I Will to I Do

 

oka-b-wedding-flip-flops.jpgLet’s face it. Not many women can stand in heels for over six hours straight. And on your wedding day, you’ll be standing, posing for photos and dancing all day and night long. It’s not unheard of for a bride to slip in to something a little more comfortable for her reception. (Remember the scene in Father of the Bride where the bride wears decorated sneakers under her wedding gown?)

Flip-flops have become very popular for brides whether their wedding is on the beach or in a ballroom, but flips don’t give your feet a lot of support. Until now.

Oka b is a fashionable and comfortable flip-flop your feet will love! They offer cushioning and support for your tootsies so you can dance the night away. There are over 18 styles to choose from, and each style comes in a rainbow of colors, so you can go with bridal white, something blue or another hue to match your wedding dress or wedding’s color palette. Prices vary, but most of the styles range from $20 to $30.

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Are you at a loss as to what your “something blue” should be?  If you’re wearing a dress where no one will be able to see your undergarments, you may want to slip into a pair of blue panties.

 

It can be something practical and seamless, or you can wear something fun, like these Swarovski crystal “Bride” and “Something Blue” thongs at East13.com.  Each pair is $22 and available in sizes small through extra-large.

 

In addition to these novelty undies, East13 is a full-service lingerie store where you can find everything from everyday bras and underwear to something sexy for your wedding night.  There’s even a unique feature to help guys find the perfect gift for you.  The store, East13 Lingerie, is based in Pasadena, CA, but they have a huge inventory online and will ship nationwide.

 

Speaking of staying warm.  What is a bride to do if there is a chill in the air or the air conditioning is up a bit too high?  It might be a good idea to buy a wrap that compliments your dress.  If the salon you bought your dress at doesn’t have a wrap/stole to your liking you can find a pashmina or cashmere wrap at a variety of retailers, and in a rainbow of colors.

 

white-+-warren-wedding-wrap.jpgThe wrap featured here (for this post) is appropriately labeled, The Wedding Wrap and is available in white, black, pale pink and cherub at WhiteandWarren.com.  This simple and elegant wrap can be worn well after the wedding.  Take it on your honeymoon, or grab it when you’re running out the door for an evening out. 

As I'm sure you already know, your underwear can help lift and shape your body in the clothes you're wearing.  When shopping for undergarments for your wedding dress, it's important that you find a bra that is both comfortable and flatters your figure.

I find that if the salon where you bought your dress sells strapless bras, bras with convertible straps and other styles, it's best to try on and purchase a bra there, because you are able to try on different bra styles with your dress.  If you go to any lingerie store and buy a bra you think will work, you may find out at your first fitting that the bra you bought is not comfortable when you have your gown on or it bulges in some places or the top or back of the bra is showing.

If you do buy a bra at a lingerie store - either online or at a brick and mortar shop - it's important to find out the store's return policy, keep the tags on the bra and most importantly, keep your receipts.  You may also want to get more than one style so you can try a few options at your first fitting.  If you end up with a store credit, I'm sure you could find something sexy for your honeymoon.

You don't need to bring a special type of bra with you when you're shopping for a dress.  The bridal salon you are at should supply you with a strapless bra for trying.  Once you decide on a dress ask the store what type of bra you should get, and make sure you have it with you for your first fitting.  When you buy your dress ask the salesperson at the salon if they carry the bra you need and buy it from them.

To help you find the perfect bra for your wedding - and for any other occasion - iVillage's Beauty & Style site just launched a Bra Finder Tool to help you find the right bra for your wedding, a night out, romance/honeymoon, workouts and everyday.