Weddings Winter 2011 > Brides

Agent Provocateur

This pink-and-black boudoir is a must-see when picking out undergarments for the wedding day or honeymoon. Frilly corsets are the house specialty (from $370), but the store also carries tastefully racy panties with satin ties at the waist, as well as tons of matching sets.

Azaleas

This neighborhood store is a treasure trove of all things white and frilly—from thongs and lace thigh-highs to bustiers, which run up to size 38DD. It also offers sweet camisole sets that are perfect for the honeymoon (from $50).

Bra Smyth

This UES shop and its West Side counterpart stock Elle Macpherson (bras from $48) and French labels like Chantelle (from $68). The friendly staff helps brides make sense of cumbersome corsets and is renowned for helping women find a perfect fit.

Bra*Tenders

Sessions with co-founder Lori Kaplan and her team of bra-fit specialists (they’re longtime providers of unmentionables for Broadway productions) at this company’s 2,500-square-foot showroom are by appointment only, ensuring a relaxed and serene environment. Signature bridal bustiers range from $59 to $159, with hosiery starting at $15.

Brooklyn Fox

The go-to for Brooklyn brides, this lingerie boutique carries a wide range of underthings, from affordable chemises by Hanky Panky ($85) to more extravagant numbers by Nocturne and Christine of Vancouver ($180–$195). The Fox also carries intimates from local brand Clo, as well as wedding-ready garters. The registry service is an added plus.

Deborah Marquit

Marquit’s made-to-order lingerie is a sure bet for bridal (imported lace garter belts are $115). The store’s on-trend fluorescent collection is a hit for honeymoons, with lace bras starting at $165. By appointment only.

Journelle

This boutique doesn’t just sell high-end lingerie; it “curates” intimate apparel, with select pieces from lines like Elle Macpherson, Chantelle, and Simone Perele (garter belts from the latter start at $72).

Kiki de Montparnasse

Whether it’s lacy panties or toys, this luxury intimates company can outfit wedding nights, honeymoons, and beyond. The tuxedo panty ($175) is a best-seller.

Laina Jane

These shops attract women seeking everything from basic bras to frilly panties and glamorous matching sets. A dotted tulle chemise by Hanky Panky is $74; semi-ironic bridal thongs ($25) are popular, too. (good value)

La Perla

Known for its sexy, lacy black underthings, this legendary Italian lingerie store also carries corsets that big-names like Vera Wang swear by. Its bridal collection includes a bustier with Chantilly lace detail ($332) and panties to match ($123).

La Petite Coquette

The girlie girl’s favorite lingerie shop offers a broad selection of honeymoon-friendly panties and bras, accommodating everything from?AA to J cups. Prices range from $40 to $700.

From the Winter 2011 New York Wedding Guide