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We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. Now, onto this week’s top inspirations, including a vintage-inspired wedding and boleros perfect for any dress.

Shopping for lingerie for your wedding and honeymoon just got easier. Hanky Panky, the lingerie and sleepwear line with a celebrity following that includes Jennifer Aniston and Beyonce, has just introduced its first ever online store!

Hanky Panky has been making flirty yet comfortable bras and panties for three decades, but has only been available in select department stores and boutiques. That is until now. Hanky Panky’s new e-commerce Web site offers devotees a variety of new colors, plus lingerie customization and items not available in stores. The site even has a collection for brides-to-be, featuring pretty thongs, girl shorts and garters in nudes and soft pastels.

Best of all, though, to celebrate the launch of the new site Hanky Panky is offering free shipping through December 31st so be sure to stock up soon!

—Darcy Newell

Though, Sonny and Christine first crossed paths as college coeds at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, they didn't officially meet until a few years later at a mutual friend's house party. That night proved fateful. Nine years later, Sonny popped the question on the roof deck of the Hudson Hotel in Manhattan at sunset. The duo headed to Christine's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky this October to tie the knot. And yes, there may have been some moonshine at the reception.

All photos courtesy of Todd Pellowe

Vendor Information

Ceremony/Reception Venue: The Beaux Arts Ballroom at The Henry Clay (thehenryclay.com)
Photographer: Todd Pellowe (tpellowe.com)
Planner: Kellye Linebach
Dress: Pronovias Barcelona (pronovias.com)
Cake: Mert's Cakes by Virginia (mertscakes.com)
Flowers: Boston's Floral Couture (bostonsfloralcouture.com)
Catering: The Silver Spoon Caterers (thehenryclay.com/silver_spoon)
Calligrapher: Tracy Smith
Makeup: Sloan Winters
Hair Accessories: Brideshead Revisited (bridesheadrevisited.net)
Groom's Attire: Calvin Klein
Photobooth: Mag Booth (magbooth.com)

Though rye whiskey’s often considered a masculine drink, (ri)1 is redefining the traditional spirit. The perfect base for feminine, flirty cocktails, (ri)1—pronounced “rye one”— boasts light, spicy flavors and a sleek, elongated bottle. Make this stylish beverage the centerpiece of your wedding with delicious sips like the Gold Standard, created by Christy Pope and Chad Solomon, whose resumes include hotspots like N.Y.C.’s Milk & Honey and Little Branch.

(rī)1 Gold Standard

1 part (rī)1

½ part freshly squeezed lemon juice

½ part house-made clover honey syrup

2 parts Brut Champagne

In a mixing tin, add spirit, juice and syrup. Fill tin with ice and shake vigorously for 6 seconds. Strain into a flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

-Randy Miller, Editorial Assistant

Welcome back to our roundup of the best of the blogs. For your inspiration and enjoyment this weekend, we bring you candlelit décor and a few ways to dress up your escort cards.

—Jessica Derschowitz

Photo courtesy of Grise Photography

Etsy.com, the online international marketplace to buy and sell handmade items, has so many inspiring treasures for wedding planning. The question isn’t whether you should go, but rather, where do you begin? With hundreds of handmade invitations, vintage inspired jewels and gifts, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But don’t fret, busy brides! Allow us to welcome you to the Etsy Find of the Week! We’ll do the legwork and find all the greatest items on Etsy for your wedding, so all you have to do is follow our lead (and links) to some inspired wedding day goodies. 

 This week we’re kicking off the fun with these adorable handmade and custom painted lovebird cake toppers from Little Vale in Singapore! These little clay birds are a great alternative to a traditional bride and groom cake topper and add rustic charm to any wedding cake. 

 The birds can be painted in any color and will even have your initials and wedding date etched into the bottom to serve as lifelong mementos of your day. Because they don’t look like traditional toppers, they can blend right into your home décor and add flair to a bathroom table or bookshelf. They are only $45 and will arrive within 7-10 days of placing your order. Click here for ordering information, and stay tuned for more Etsy finds!

 — Darcy Newell