How to Plan Your Honeymoon Trousseau

Tips for Choosing Nightwear for Your Honeymoon

Trousseau is a word you don't hear everyday. It's the collection of a bride's lingerie, evening wear and accessories for her honeymoon. In days long ago, the bride's trousseau was often assembled by her mother or grandmother. They would lovingly stitch every piece of lace and ribbon to make garments that would impress and thrill not only her but her new husband as well.

Depending upon how much the bride's family could afford she would be supplied with silk linens, new shoes and slippers, stockings, jewelry, an evening gown, and a very special lingerie creation especially for her first night of marriage. The items were bundled up and presented to her before leaving for her honeymoon.

Some women today still follow the tradition of the trousseau, assembling a selection of quality nightwear for the honeymoon trip. Although most women today don't have moms and grandmas who are willing and able to create the trousseaus the brides-to-be can still hand-select the delicate designs which will accompany them on their honeymoons.

Make a list of what you'll need according to how many days in your honeymoon. There are also a few other things that figure in to what you should take. Firstly, you'll likely need formal wear, then semi-formal pieces, then casual designs. All of these purchases, in addition, must be calculated to fit into your trousseau budget.

There are certain things, such as underwear and sleep wear, that are necessities in any trousseau. Put away your standard undies and nighties in favor of some lacy, special selections. Whether you're shopping online or in your home town you'll want to find some very special pieces that will be impressive, sure, but comfortable as well.

Plan on purchasing twice as many pairs of undies as you would typically need. If your honeymoon is for one week, for example, purchase 10 to 14 pair. Also purchase several bras in various colors. The last thing you want to do on your honeymoon is laundry. And, it's standard honeymoon etiquette that the groom see you in something new and different, everyday of the honeymoon.