The three bridal lingerie essentials: a good bra, a good corset, and a great wedding night set

It’s easy to colour something ivory and declare it “bridal,” but I’ve learned in the past few weeks that picking bridal lingerie isn’t just a case of choosing something pretty in the right colours. All brides will have different needs based on their dress styles, bra size and countless other variables, but from what I’ve learned, there are a few things a bride will almost always need to count on:

A good bra – Rigby & Peller’s “Dragonfly”

For brides walking down the aisle in a dress with straps, a good quality, supportive bra is essential. It doesn’t matter how gorgeous the bra might be (and luckily, this one is!), the main concern is that it gives the absolute best shape under the dress. I love Rigby & Peller as a bridal pick because they tick all the boxes: excellent quality fabric to give the best support, excellent sizing, very comfortable bras, and beautiful designs to boot. This ice-blue “Dragonfly” set is currently at the top of my list for wedding-day lingerie, and it’s going to take something pretty special to boot it off! A “Dragonfly” bra is £71 and a knicker is around £43, depending on the style you choose.

A good corset – What Katie Did’s “Sophia” Corst

Brides in strapless gowns need a good quality corset to keep them comfortable and everything held in place – the worst thing to imagine is walking down the aisle and hitching up your dress! Vollers is an obvious choice and has some beautiful options, but I prefer this raw silk creation from What Katie Did. The Sophia’s simple design won’t cause any trouble under a silk dress, but it still has a sexy, playful style. The corset is £140 and is best suited for smaller to medium cup sizes, going up to an E-cup.

A great wedding night set – Hannah Dulcie’s “Florence”

The wedding day lingerie is all about support and practicality, but on the wedding night you can forget all of that and just go for pure decadence. That’s why I love this simple silk set from Hannah Dulcie – the cut of the bra is oh-so-provocative and will delight any groom, but the set itself is elegant and simple, using vintage laces and silk-covered buttons to add those special details. For those brides who don’t prefer the virginal white, Hannah also offers a similar set in vixen black. The white set is £150 and the black set is £85.

I’m still months away from the big day (the wedding is August!) and we haven’t even been to Paris to see the new collections, so I’m sure there will be many more bridal picks to come!