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What to Wear Under Your Wedding Gown

The season's dare-to-bare gowns call for special-edition shapewear to ensure a flawless look.

By: Naima DiFranco

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  • With a Sleek Sheath

    With a Sleek Sheath

    Figure-hugging gowns — simple as they may seem — show every single line. Go for seamless styles to do away with VPL.

    Try: Pretty Little Bras racerback bra and On Gossamer seamless thong

    Gown by Pronovias

  • With a Curve-Hugging Gown

    With a Curve-Hugging Gown

    Take a style cue from Kim K. and pair a body-con dress with a shapewear slip with control panels and underwire lift.

    Try: La Perla shapewear slip at Journelle

    Gown by Romona Keveza

  • With a Lightweight Gown

    With a Lightweight Gown

    Pair a lightweight breezy gown with a barely there stretch tulle bodysuit for subtle slimming effect.

    Try: La Perla bodysuit with balconette bra

    Gown by Marchesa

  • With a Low-Back Gown

    With a Low-Back Gown

    With six ways to wear this ultra- versatile bra it is a default choice for any gown! Try it backless, strapless, halter, criss-cross back, one-shoulder or classic.

    Try: Jezebel Convertible Plunge Plush Up

    Gown by Wonder by Jenny Packham at David's Bridal

  • With a Backless Gown

    With a Backless Gown

    Flaunt your toned back while still providing support for the “girls” with this self-adhesive bra. Bonus: The clasp-front style amplifies cleavage.

    Try: Nüdwear backless silicone bra with lace overlay

    Gown by Beloved by Casablanca

  • With a Curve-Hugging Gown

    With a Curve-Hugging Gown

    A sleek gown with a plunging neckline needs a strong foundation. Sleekify all over with this one-piece that boasts lifting cups as well as tummy- tucking boning.

    Try: Va Bien Ultra-lift Low Plunge bodysuit

    Gown by Kenneth Pool

  • With a Barely-There Gown

    With a Barely-There Gown

    It’s time to bust out the gel petal covers when you need a braless look for that tricky illusion gown.

    Try: Nüdwear self-adhesive nipple covers

    Gown by Ines Di Santo

  • With an Open Back

    With an Open Back

    So you bought a dress with no back to speak of: Defy gravity with a self- adhesive backless bra.

    Try: U-plunge backless bra at Journelle.com

    Gown by Joy Collection by Eugenia Collection

  • With a Thigh-Grazing Mermaid

    With a Thigh-Grazing Mermaid

    Banish saddlebag bulge and flatten your tummy in a lightweight, allover lace-edged slimmer.

    Try: Amia mid-thigh Bodysuit from Hourglass Angel

    Gown by Oscar de la Renta

  • With a Plunging V-Neck

    With a Plunging V-Neck

    With super-low necklines, go for a bra with an equally deep plunge that supports and enhances your cleavage.

    Try: VaBien Low Plunge Basque bra

    Gown by Lazaro Bridal

  • With a Low-Cut Gown

    With a Low-Cut Gown

    Plump up your decolletage with this bra’s supple foam cups, which add a naturally ample lift and fullness.

    Try: PrimaDonna bra from Rigby & Peller

    Gown by Alvina Valenta

What to Wear Under Your Wedding Gown

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February 28th

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Adam Plus Alli

Tip of the Day: According to the pros at Adam + Alli, "Sometimes couples feel like they have to do something just for the sake of tradition or because they think it is the norm. Everything you include in your wedding should be a true reflection of who you are as individuals and who you want to grow into as a couple. Make every little detail about 'you' even if it means breaking the mold!"

Plus, check out 10 Wedding "Rules" You Don't Have to Follow.

February 27th

Tip of the Day: "I witness more arm wrestling over guest lists than I care to see. Even the almighty budget discussion pales in comparison!" says Deanna from Deanna Nash Events.

Your guest count will dictate your budget and vice versa. Deanna tells us that depending on your market, each additional guest could add as much as $100 to $250 to your total budget.

She advises making a short list of the people you must invite and include a separate column for those that you want to be there. "It typically takes many passes at culling and editing before you'll have your final list. What NOT to do? Don't start huge and try to edit down. Once a name is on the list, emotions weigh in, and it is much harder to delete someone from it then it is to add them on later," Deanna advises.

Plus, check out more advice for Trimming Your Guest List.

February 24th

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Liz Banfield on The Four Seasons via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: If you're stuck with an annoying amount of time between the ceremony and reception, have a distracting snack station for guests. "At one wedding I helped plan, the guests grabbed locally-made chips and drinks, then hopped onto the transportation, which looped them around the city for a quick scenic tour before cocktail hour. No one was the wiser as to the lag in time!" says Laura Ritchie of Events in the City.

Plus, check out The Top 10 Wedding Guest Complaints.

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Be Our Guest: Beauty and the Beast-Inspired Wedding Ideas

It's a tale as old as time. But, we're feeling inspired by Belle and the Beast's magical romance no matter the time of year. Here, check out 25 wedding ideas inspired by the story.  

By: Kristen Klein

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  • Attire

    Attire

    A yellow gown isn't the only way to channel Belle; instead, mirror her romantic look with an off-the-shoulder ballgown. 

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • Must-Have Photos

    Must-Have Photos

    A photo of the bride "with her nose stuck in a book" is a must.

  • Wedding Invitation

    Wedding Invitation

    Set the tone for your Beauty and the Beast wedding with a themed invitation.

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Opt for black candles to pay homage to the castle's curse.

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Wrap your candelabras in roses for an even more romantic look.

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Line your tables with candelabras and gilded touches that would make Lumière proud. 

    Photo Credit: Samuel Lippke Studios

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    The enchanted rose is a simple centerpiece that everyone will instantly recognize as Beauty and the Beast-inspired.

  • Ceremony Ideas

    Ceremony Ideas

    Adorn the castle's gates with lush flowers.

    Photo Credit: Colin Miller

  • Bouquet

    Bouquet

    Opt for a classic red rose bouquet. 

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • Must-Have Photos

    Must-Have Photos

    Gaze into the enchanted mirror to see your "beast" before the wedding.

  • Ceremony Ideas

    Ceremony Ideas

    Ride into your wedding ceremony on your own Phillipe.

  • Bridesmaids

    Bridesmaids

    Dress your bridesmaids in pretty yellow dresses.

  • Hairstyle

    Hairstyle

    Choose a half-up hairstyle reminiscent of Belle's.

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • Attire

    Attire

    Your handsome groom can channel the beast in a navy tux paired with a gold tie and vest. Complete the look with a single rose boutonniere.

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • Cakes

    Cakes

    Or, give your cake a more subtle nod to Beauty and the Beast with a red rose cascade.

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • Cakes

    Cakes

    Let your cake really show off your theme with a gorgeous hand-painted stained glass design.

    Photo courtesy of Crumb.s

  • The Details

    The Details

    Dress up each place setting with a single red rose.

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

  • The Details

    The Details

    A set of keys represents the castle's dungeon.

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Add a clock to your tablescape as a nod to Cogsworth.

    Photo courtesy of Canvas and Canopy Events

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    A pretty tea set makes a perfectly charming centerpiece.

    Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Photography

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Frame a love quote from a classic novel on each table.

    Photo Credit: Nadia D Photography

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    A stack of books, topped with a teacup, is a simple and inexpensive centerpiece.

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    For a more literal take on the Disney flick, collect movie memorabilia for your centerpieces.

    Photo Credit: Degrees North Images

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Don't forget at add Mrs. Potts to your table!

    Photo Credit: By Mari Photography

Be Our Guest: Beauty and the Beast-Inspired Wedding Ideas

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