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Welcome to Weddings Week 2013, our week-long ode to nuptials in Boston.

Oh, the ever-popular lingerie party—it can really be hit or miss, huh? Weird themes give way to weird looks from grandma and that distant great aunt pretty quickly, so we recommend leaving the scandalous shindig to your bridesmaids and friends with a good sense of humor. If you're preparing to shower a soon-to-be blushing bride with sexy underthings (or are a bride yourself), head to these local shops for everything from pasties to sweet blue Hanky Pankys, and even naughtier cutout bottoms or lacy bodysuits.

· Weddings Week 2013 [Racked Boston]