Trousseau Moderne
trous·seau, n. [French, from Old French, diminutive of trousse, bundle. See truss.] The possessions, such as clothing and linens, that a bride assembles for her marriage.
Throughout time, single young women have prepared for marriage by building a trousseau, or hope chest chock full of little luxuries, from bed and bath linens for the new home to honeymoon attire to heirloom jewels lovingly given by family members. Particularly popular in the Victorian era, trousseaux were filled with traveling dresses, evening robes, attire for horse and yacht races, and thousands of yards of fine lace for embellishing dresses. (Are you sufficiently ensconced in Pride and Prejudice mode yet?)
Common still today, a modern trousseau can be made up of many fine things- things which make sense for your lifestyle, trinkets that you love, surprises from the women in your family. Below, just a few fun suggestions of ours:
Sumptuous bed linens…
Peacock Alley Cleopatra bedding…
The ultimate dressing robe…
An heirloom quilt from Grandmother to keep you two toasty…
These are both “wedding ring” quilts, which is so very cute…
The perfect earrings for Saturday supper or Sunday church…
Jude Frances black pearl earrings…
Anthropologie Pave Peony earrings…
A fabulous hat for the Derby…
The finest of little bath luxuries…
The best in tabletop(bedside and buffet-side!) for your newlywed status…
Juliska Berry and Thread Placemat…
Sterling vanity set…
More Match pewter accessories…
Antique Sterling Toast Racks…
Scents for the home…
Resort wear and accessories for your tropical honeymoon…
Anthropologie Arabesque scarf…
Bernardo Medieval Woven Sandal…
Trina Turk Surf Hipster Bikini…
Vintage Backgammon set…
