Weddings Summer 2012 > Brides

Azaleas

This store is a treasure trove of all things white and frilly, from thongs ($15 and up) and lace thigh-highs (from $18) to bustiers (from $42), which run up to size 38DD. It also offers sweet lace-trim camisoles that are perfect for the honeymoon (from $35). (good value)

Bra Smyth

These boutiques stock Elle Macpherson’s label (bras from $48) and French ones like Chantelle (from $68). The friendly staff helps brides make sense of cumbersome corsets and is renowned for helping women find the perfect fit, from AA- to M-cup.

Bra*Tenders

Co-founder Lori Kaplan and her team of bra-fit specialists are longtime providers of unmentionables for Broadway productions. Signature bridal bustiers range from $89 to $159, with hosiery starting at $7. By appointment only.

Brooklyn Fox

This lingerie boutique carries an array of underthings, from affordable camisoles by Hanky Panky ($76) to more extravagant silk and lace numbers by Janet Reger and Christine of Vancouver ($199). Fox also stocks intimates from local brand Clo, as well as wedding-ready garters. The registry service is an added plus.

Cosabella

Flirty and colorful finds abound at this Italian intimates purveyor. Frilly balconette bras start at $63, and over-the-top, brightly colored hot pants are $28. Lace bustiers are $172.

Deborah Marquit

Marquit’s made-to-order lingerie is a sure bet for a bride’s trousseau. 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 La Perla (garter belts from the latter start at $77).

From the Summer 2012 New York Wedding Guide