Don't leave wedding bras off your bridal checklist!

Finding the perfect bra to wear on - and after - Your Big Day...

You've just spent days and weeks finding the perfect wedding dress. As your big day approaches, you want to make sure the dress looks and fits just right. Finding the perfect wedding bra will help you look your best in your special dress! But where do you start? First, define the details of your dress. Is your dress strapless? Is your dress backless? Is it strapless AND backless? Is it a halter style dress? Does the waist fit snuggly around your torso? Is the fabric lacy, smooth, crepe or silky?

By answering these questions, you will narrow down your wedding bra search so that you know specifically what type of bra you need under your dress.

Things for you to consider while shopping for wedding bras:

• Dress style:

A common dress style is one that is both strapless and backless, and fitted around the waist. For these types of dresses, a nice option is a long line bra. A long line offers a bit of control to hold you in and give you an even waist without any bulges.

• Dress fabric:

For example, if your dress is made of a smooth silky fabric, you should look for a bra that does not have any extra seams or laces that might show through the smooth surface of your dress. If your dress is smooth, sheer or a light-weight silk, you will want to find a bra that is as smooth as possible with very little lace. But, if your dress is lacy, or made of a heavy fabric like taffeta having a smooth bra is not as important.

The next wedding bra task is finding a beautiful, sexy item to wear on your wedding night or during your honeymoon. Often times women are so busy getting everything organized for the wedding they forget to pick up something special for after the wedding. Selecting a bra and panty set that is right for you is a very personal choice; find something that makes you feel like the beautiful bride you are.

You may want to try something different like a fun color or a pushup style of wedding bra. Lace has long been considered very feminine and sexy; an embroidered lace creates a beautiful, alluring look.