Featuring jaw-dropping lingerie and confidence-boosting shapewear from Brown Thomas, this is the only wedding underwear checklist you'll need!

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The process of choosing a wedding dress is so outrageously exciting that it's easy to forget about what's going on underneath! But believe us when we say that lingerie can make or break a bridal look. And once you've found the right underwear and shapewear to give you that effortlessly-styled look, your work is still not done! There are wedding-night lingerie sets and bridal robes to think about, not to mention honeymoon swimwear!

Short pyjama set by Desmond & Dempsey | Silk trousers and camisole by Simone Perele

When you're already in the throws of planning an epic party, this can be overwhelming, but a little organisation and a few smart underwear purchases will put a stop to that floundering feeling! That's why we've put together this easy-to-use checklist featuring all of the wardrobe extras you need for your hen party, wedding and honeymoon. Of course, you can customise this list to suit your needs and budget, but before you throw your old gym T-shirt in your overnight bag, remember our advice: your wedding is one of life's best excuses to treat yourself, so take it!

The Ultimate Wedding Underwear and Swimwear Checklist

A gorgeous swimsuit or bikini for your hen party (if you're headed somewhere hot, or to a spa with a pool!)
A comfortable and practical lingerie set that works with your hen party outfit! Going for the strapless, off-shoulder or cut-out trends? The Fashion Forms range at Brown Thomas are guaranteed to have a clever bra to suit! Found the perfect fitted dress or jumpsuit? The Chantelle Irresistible High Waisted Briefs (pictured below) can help you create a smooth silhouette!

Bra by Fashion Forms | Brief by Chantelle | Flower-print robe by Love Stories

A sweet pyjama set for the night before the wedding. Imagine the excitement you'll feel slipping into your new nightwear!
A bridal robe for getting ready on the morning of the wedding. This is wedding morning 101 - a loose (but beautiful!) robe or kimono is a must if you want to keep your hair and make-up intact - and it makes for chic pre-wedding photos!

A bra and brief set or bodysuit that works with your wedding dress. This is easily the most important item on our checklist! Regardless of whether you're wearing a classic princess dress, a daring backless number or boho crop top and skirt combo, you need underwear to match. There are countless options, but you'll learn everything you need to know at one of the upcoming Brown Thomas Lingerie Workshops - scroll down to the end of this post for the full details!
Shapewear for that super-polished, red carpet-ready look. If you're imagining a dodgy garment that resembles an enormous bandage, don't! These days, you can get shapewear that's sexy enough to wear on your wedding night!
Dress and lingerie tape to hold any pieces of flyaway fabric in place. You can't have your best day ever if you're worried about a plunging neckline or falling shoulder strap!

Underwired bodysuit and silk robe by La Perla

A garter for a touch of tradition and luxury! Designer label Trousseau make gorgeous, hand-finished heirloom pieces, which are available in store at Brown Thomas Dublin.
A bra and brief or bodysuit that works with your second dress, if you're having one. Remember comfort when choosing these pieces - you want to be able to dance in them until the wee hours!
Tights, for that flawless finish with a short skirt or full-length skirt with a slit. You should also schedule a trip to the hosiery department if you're going all-out with your wedding night and honeymoon looks - hold-up stockings are making a huge comeback this year!

Strapless bra and silk pyjama set by La Perla

A stunning bridal lingerie set for your wedding night - after all, it only comes around once! Lots of brides go with a white or ivory set, but really, anything goes - this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy that piece of killer lingerie you've always lusted after!
A pyjama set for your wedding night. You'll be out like a light once your head hits the pillow, but it's nice to wake up in the bridal suite wearing something lovely!

Appropriate lingerie for your day-after look, and to wear on honeymoon. This should be planned in tandem with your honeymoon wardrobe - we tend to go for lighter colours in warm weather so that white wedding-night lingerie set might come in handy!
A cute pyjama set or negligée for your honeymoon. Take the climate and accommodation at your destination into account when planning this one. A romantic lacy slip might be just the thing for a night in a luxury resort, but you'll want something more practical if you're glamping on safari!

A flattering and foolproof bikini or swimsuit for your mini-moon and/or honeymoon - even if you're not going to a hot country, you'll probably need it for the hotel spa! Brown Thomas have some real jaw-droppers in their swimwear range. If you're honeymooning in Alaska, Iceland or Donegal, feel free to cut the list off right here!
A bikini or swimsuit that you've road-tested to make sure that you can actually swim in. We all love to bring the glamour on the beach, but there's no point arriving on an idyllic island on the other side of the planet, only to discover that your bikini is painfully tight or easily removed by a rogue wave! I'm guilty of this one myself - the resort gift shop did not have cute options!

Bikini top and bottoms by Les Girls Les Boys

A va-va-voom bikini that you feel like an absolute babe in. Because life is short and your 90-year-old future self will really appreciate the photos!

A chic swimsuit for when you want a bit more coverage. On day 10 of your honeymoon, after a dozen three-course meals and about a thousand cocktails, you'll be glad you brought one!

A cover-up for the beach. The importance of this piece is not to be underestimated - you'll probably wear it twice as often as any one item of swimwear and it will appear in the majority of your honeymoon photos!