BRIDE TO BE GIFTS: SWEET GESTURES FOR HER BIG DAY
There’s no excitement like the butterflies before the big day, but brides have so many decisions to make - so many things to say ‘yes’ to - before they get to say ‘I do’. Thoughtful gifts during the days and weeks before the big day are a brilliant way to remind her you support her, and to help tick some bridal essentials off her shopping list, too.
If you’re looking for the perfect bride to be gift, Boux Avenue’s collections of bridal lingerie, bride to be pyjamas and honeymoon-worthy swimwear has you covered.
BRIDE TO BE LINGERIE; SHE’LL BLUSH WITH GRATITUDE
If there’s ever a time to wear beautiful lingerie, it’s before, during and after the big day. If you have a friend or family member in the thick of wedding planning, you’ll want her to feel every bit the glowing bride-to-be she is. Enter stunning lingerie sets she’ll wear to stoke romantic flames with her partner, or to put a skip in her step on long days of wedmin.
Lingerie with a hint of colour on a neutral palette gives her the versatility to wear the set on the wedding day and beyond. We love the Izabella longline bra in lavender. The unpadded balconette bra is adorned with tonal floral embroidery and the mid-waist finish lends itself a corset-like aesthetic that feels very Bridgerton. Choose between the matching Izabella tanga thong or Izabella tanga briefs.
For serious big day vibes, give her ‘something blue’ that’s truly sensational: the Eladie balconette lingerie set. Flaunting white floral embroidery on all-over blue, you can personalise this divinely feminine look with the thong or briefs, plus suspender belt and even coordinating Blue plain top hold ups.
Of course, you can never go wrong with white, and your favourite bride-to-be can never have too much white lingerie. The Eloisa body gives a very bridal vibe, its high neck offset with a flattering v-neck cutout, double lined cup in the front and lace-up detail in the back, brazilian leg and all-over lace. She’ll be the perfect bride - from every single angle.
For the ultra-modern bride, look to the Saffie balconette lingerie set. The crisp ivory set is simultaneously soft and structural. Its padded cups, side boning, gold hardware and strappy cutaways are perfectly offset with stunning eyelash lace accents across coordinating pieces just right for the big day, and honeymoon, and many times (happily ever) after! Don’t miss the brazilian-cut strappy Bouxtique Saffie bumless briefs, or the waaaay better-than-a-garter-belt Bouxtique Saffie leg harness.
Get more bridal lingerie and styling suggestions for bride to be outfits over on our wedding day style guide.
BRIDE TO BE PJS FOR BETTER… SLEEP
If she’s going to spend a lot of time in her honeymoon suite (wedding planning is exhausting, girl needs her sleep!), then new bride and bride to be pyjamas will give her cosy feels that make loungewear the star of her suitcase. The Amelia satin cami set in ivory, with its luxurious feel, lace detailing and matching cheeky-cut shorts begs for breakfast-in-bed.
It also offers a coordinating Amelia satin short robe, which we think makes a sublime bride to be robe for the wedding morning preparations, too!
She can also slip between the sheets in something blue in our Heart trim satin cami set. The luxurious liquid satin in powder blue features a unique open front cami bound with a gold heart - the same hardware featured in the elasticated heart-belted shorts in a lettuce-edge cheeky style.
Or capture her transition from bride-to-be to blushing bride and add a pop of powder pink in her honeymoon luggage: the Flock heart wired babydoll and thong does just that. The wired cups, sheer finish with all-over heart embellishments and heart-detail hardware on the straps are perfect stay-in-bed and back-to-bed companions.
POOLSIDE PICKS: BRIDE TO BE SWIMSUIT AND BIKINI STYLES
There’s only one way to cool off from bridal lingerie and nightwear this hot. She’s definitely going to hit the pool on her honeymoon, and when she does her favourite gifted swimsuits and bikinis will ensure she makes a splash.
White swimwear is practically a honeymoon essential, as well as a must have for hen parties in the sun. Our Java texture crop bikini set is bridal swimwear at its finest. For new brides, we like the one-shoulder bandeau top best with the coordinating Java textured high waist bikini briefs - the oversized self-tie sash elevates this set from basic co-ords to a style statement, every time she wears it.
We also love bikinis that nod to one-piece styling, like our Bora bora strappy triangle bikini set in white. If she’s been working hard to feel like her best self on honeymoon, this is a bikini guaranteed to showcase the rewards.
If a more traditional one-piece is more her thing, the Dalyan cut out swimsuit is an all-white wonder that will see her from poolside to barside in seconds. Sheer beach trousers (in bold cobalt blue) gives it ultimate pool-party versatility.
Don’t forget the more colourful takes on bridal swimwear, too. The Vienna tie side bikini briefs in aqua blue have adjustable ruching ideal for tanning (honeymooning is a labour of love!). Complete with the coordinating frill-accented Vienna triangle bikini top: beachy bride essentials, check!
We do love to bust out the blush pink, and the Positano ring cut-out swimsuit does, too. This lined one-piece features a bold cut-away chest and waist panels, high-cut leg and high-shine finish. Pair it with the Dobby spot sheer sarong in white - perfect for a new bride.
Blues, pinks or white on white? What shades will you choose for your bride-to-be-gifts? Let us know on Insta using #myboux !