All About Lingerie Bridal Showers

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When you have a bridal lingerie shower, the guests are asked to bring lingerie gifts instead of traditional bridal shower gifts which are generally are about practical items for the home. With a lingerie shower, the bride will instead receive sexy lingerie and/or pretty and feminine intimate apparel, Kamasutra massage oils, cute nighties and robes, and all types of other romantic items. A lingerie party will offer the bride beautiful lingerie for her wedding night, honeymoon and beyond.

Lingerie Bridal Showe

Bridal showers are a longtime held wedding tradition. The legend says they date back to 16th-century Holland when a young girl's father refused to provide a dowry for a marriage of which he disapproved. The town’s people felt compassion for the young girl, got together and offered small gifts to help her start her home without the dowry money. Clearly, it was a big success because the essence of the tradition has held up through the years.

On the other hand, the linger bridal shower is a recently created, new tradition. The idea of a lingerie home party started in 1977 with UnderCoverWear out of Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Apart from gifting lingerie, and just like the traditional bridal shower, guests enjoy food and drinks, play games, and of course, enjoy conversation and laughter among friends. Food, drink, game prizes and favors are usually provided by the hostess.

You might be wondering, ‘Where should a lingerie party be hosted?’ When planning this event focused on intimate apparel, location is all important. The lingerie shower should be held in an environment in which the bride and her guests feel completely comfortable. The bride may want to show off the pieces and enjoy laughter. The lingerie party, above all should be fun.

Often, this may mean hosting the party in the bride's or a friend's home. Another venue option is to bring the party to the bride’s favorite lingerie store. At the intimates shop the guests can pick out lingerie for the bride to try on while everyone enjoys refreshments. Some brides may even provide a little show and tell. She will also enjoy getting the opinions of her friends. In this environment, the bride can pick out the items she loves and the party goers come together to splurge on the bride. This option ensures that the bride will love her gifts!

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A couple's bedroom is a lot like what they say about Las Vegas… What happens in the bedroom, stays in the bedroom. The truth of this may make it difficult for guests to choose the right gifts to give. So it’s all up to the lingerie bridal shower hostess. The hostess should help set the tone and provide guests with the information they need to provide the gifts the bride will love.

Consider taking a trip with the bride to a lingerie store, in advance of the party, either or online at a site like ebrasetc.com. When the bride goes into the online store or specialty store, she can put together a wish list. This approach relieves the guests of the stress of trying to figure out what to purchase.

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While you are browsing with the bride, you can note whether she favors
more classic intimate apparel or lingerie that is more provocative or seductive. This will obviously allow you to pass on shopping tips, as well as her sizes to the invited guests.

To save the bride from having to return gifts, or from filling a drawer with lingerie she will probably not wear, you can generally be safe by buying an everyday lacy bra and matching panty. A pretty, feminine set purchase is a winning choice most of the time. When budget is an issue, one size fits all panties and thongs, or a lacy bralette can be a great purchase. Or, you can always count on a romantic candle to be a big hit.

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