New local designer Annie Archambault was first inspired to create a line of bridal lingerie when she was looking for a piece to wear on her own wedding night and couldn’t find anything that she liked. “Brides spend so much time putting together their perfect look, with the dress, shoes, jewelry and everything else. Why stop there?” she says.
Archambault realizes that at the end of a long day, brides may not want to spend a lot of time slipping into another outfit, so she keeps her designs easy-fitting but romantic, using only ribbon closures. The latest wedding gown styles often fuel her creative vision, so the look for the wedding day can be tied into the after-hours. She loves whimsical, romantic designs and has a penchant for flowers, lace and ruffles. Chemises run from $128 to $142; panties are $36.