Bridal lingerie is some of the most beautiful and inspired lingerie made today. With so much emphasis on black lingerie--and I'm not knocking it--there is something truly refreshing about bridal lingerie collections in white, off-white, pales and pastels. These offerings convey a combination of purity, lightness, innocence, and sensuality.

Some people think of bridal lingerie as a sea of generic white garments. They couldn't be more mistaken. So many collections are available, each emphasizing different moods, styles and details, that bridal lingerie can never be monotonous. In fact, it's just as exciting and expressive as any other type of lingerie, which is why it's so much fun to shop for.

Options in Bridal Lingerie

While we're on the subject of shopping, bridal lingerie makes an excellent gift, especially where bridal showers are concerned. It's easy to shop for, and fun for the giver as well as the receiver--plus anyone else who happens to be watching the proceedings. Of course, bridal lingerie is a gift that the soon-to-be-newlyweds can give each other as well.

Sensual options in bridal lingerie include stockings of all kinds, from pure nylon to nylon-Lycra blends, to silk. Classic full fashioned in lovely off-white are a sexy choice for brides-to-be. Of course, if we're talking about stockings, we can't forget garter belts. Popular choices for bridal garter belts include delicate, scalloped Victorian styles with eight straps, or stretch garter belts providing a comfortable fit for all sizes. Pantyhose are also an option, in reinforced heel and toe, control top, and suspender styles.