Though we’re smitten with the designer’s demure bridal line, it’s her custom lace and feather creations that really make us twirl.

Annie Sullivan (917-658-5494 or anniesullivan.com).

More indie boutique than stuffy white dress shop, Lovely has calming robin’s egg blue walls with heart-shaped collages of pages from vintage French journals, a chalkboard bearing personalized welcome messages for brides, and Ban.do’s headpieces and costume jewelry perched on wall-mounted apple crates.

Lovely Bridal, 313 West Fourth Street, between Bank and West 12th Streets (212-924-2050 or lovelybride.com).

This is our favorite for classic styles. It stocks a well-edited selection of Monique L’Huillier, Angel Sanchez, Anne Barge, and the like.

Mark Ingram Atelier, 110 East 55th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues (212-319-6778 or markingramatelier.com).

For a more traditional vibe, brothers Gregory and Stephen Nato’s line strikes a chord (we dig the ’60s French film look).

Fancy, 1133 Broadway, at West 26th Street, suite 1405 (212-234-4303 or fancybridalny.com).

Joanna Baum will tailor a dress to your shape up to the last moment and may surprise you by being less expensive than off-the-rack satin concoctions.

Sir by Joanna Baum (sirbyjoannabaum.com).

The laid-back salon sells exclusives from under-the-radar designers like the UK’s Sassi Holford.

Gabriella New York, 400 West 14th Street, at Ninth Avenue, suite 2a (212-206-1915 or gabriellanewyork.com).

At this well-kept city secret the gowns are slamming — not to mention well-priced.

Selia Yang, 71 Franklin Street, between Church Street and Broadway (212-941-9073 or seliayang.com).

Bespoke wedding gowns with modern touches, including the Little White Dress collection (full of above-the-knee options) and bridal party frocks (do your bridesmaids a favor).

Amsale Bridal, 625 Madison Avenue, between 58th and 59th Streets, second floor (212-583-1700 or amsale.com).