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    The Sentimentalist

    4.8 (126 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Beautiful spaces for you and your guests
    Mallory H.

    Sharing the final look! The dress we chose helped me have multiple looks through the day/night. Will forever sing their praises!

    Amazing hair pieces
    Claire H.

    Let me just say there is a reason this place has 5 stars. They are flawless. So I'm a bigger woman and have a few extra pounds on me. I have experienced extremely fat phobic remarks at OTHER bridal salons. The Sentimentalist is the most size inclusive I've ever seen/ experienced they go up to a size (38) So I started off my visit with just accessories. Hannah was my consultant. She really took the time to hear all my concerns and I felt she really cared. Hannah then personally put my hair in a nice updo. That is unheard of ! The fact that she took the time to put my hair up automatically set them above every other shop I've ever been to. So I picked out some accessories and figured out I couldn't make a decision without putting my dress on. Unfortunately I didn't have my dress on me. They went above and beyond and gave me time to go and grab my dress from my moms house. They gave me an extra hour. That is unheard of!!! They are the best bridal salon I've ever been to. Their selection and attention to the small things sets them above any other bridal shop. I seriously recommend coming here. You will have the best time. I also highly recommend booking with Hannah. Literally the best experience I've ever had. They really go above and beyond. Thank you!!!!

    My room and mimosas
    Ashley J.

    I had a really great experience shopping for dresses here. My friends and I were greeted, given mimosas, and after a short consultation, started picking out dresses to try on. I knew going in that the dresses here tended to be more vintage and unique, which is not totally my style, but they had such great reviews I wanted to try anyways. I ended up liking the Leanne Marshall dresses--and she was actually there in the store! She was having a trunk show and flew in from NY to be there. It was pretty neat to be talking to the designer who made the dress you have on! They have a smaller selection, but like other reviewers have said, they are unique and probably won't find most of the dresses at your everyday store. The only downside for me was that most of the samples were on the smaller side--so not one dress I tried on really fit good. I still haven't found "the one", but since I like a more traditional dress I know am going to end up purchasing elsewhere. However, I would highly recommend this store to anyone looking for a unique wedding dress. Customer service was top notch!

    My mom and I at my wedding! In the gorgeous Leanne Marshall gown I purchased at the sentimentalist.
    Mary D.

    I loved being a Sentimentalist bride! I made an appointment at this bridal shop last July after during a girls weekend in Atlanta with my mom and sister. I loved the look of the shop and how kind and attentive everyone was, you definitely felt special unlike some of the department store bridal shops. The consultant was very easy to work with and helped me try on a variety of different options. I ended up leaving the store and coming back the next day because I couldn't stop thinking about a strapless gown I tried on. They were so nice when I returned and purchased the dress. I just wore it two weeks ago in my wedding, and felt gorgeous. I would recommend this shop for brides looking for a more personalized experience than BHDLN or Macys.

    The moment I walked in I was in bridal HEAVEN! The entire experience from top to bottom made me feel so peaceful and genuinely happy. I worked with Hannah and she is an angel on earth! She is so kind and knowledgeable and so so helpful. She helped me realize the wedding dreams I didn't even know i had. Everything is coming together even more perfect than i had imagined. I had a couple appointments at other top ATL bridal salons and both my dress and accessories appointment blew the others out of the water. I never felt pressured and always encouraged. Not to mention, you won't find a more beautifully decorated store anywhere! Thank you Hannah and The Sentimentalist!

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    Ask the Community - The Sentimentalist

    I'm that bride that has decided last minute I DO want a wedding dress that's not super wedding-y for a beach wedding in three weeks. Anything off the rack, under $500?

    Congrats! Our dresses mostly average between $1500 and $3500, but we do have a small collection of samples for sale off the rack at around $1000. Maybe a *few* random selections close to $500, but nothing under. Keep us in mind if your budget… Read more

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    Review Highlights - The Sentimentalist

    Rhiannon made me feel so comfortable and really helped me narrow down what I liked (I had no clue walking in).

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    Bridal Sense

    Bridal Sense

    4.4
    (75 reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$

    I would strongly caution anyone against using Bridal Sense for alterations. My experience was…read morenothing short of a nightmare. They completely botched what was supposed to be a minor alteration and ties for a French bustle incorrectly. When I tried on the dress, the poor workmanship was glaringly obvious. When I attempted to explain the issues, the staff there were dismissive and rude, treating my concerns as if I was making them up. They left me standing there alone with the dress while they attended to other customers, despite knowing I had a scheduled appointment. To make matters worse, my dress was dirty and unpressed at final pick-up, contrary to what had been agreed. I had to seek out another tailor to fix their shoddy work which was immediately noticeable to them, which caused unnecessary stress and expense just two days before my wedding day! I did send an email requesting a refund for the failed alterations in an attempt to resolve this directly, but have yet to receive any response from anyone at the shop. I cannot recommend Bridal Sense for alterations--they clearly lack professionalism, skill, and customer care.

    Nancy was spectacular! We drove from Birmingham to Atlanta bc we saw such beautiful dresses online…read more She was kind, friendly, accommodating, and she had a heart of gold! Nancy truly cared, gave great advice and we are so grateful! My Daughter in love said yes to the dress!!!

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    Tabb 3/25/2023
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    Chelsey 5/21/2023
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    Kelly's Closet

    Kelly's Closet

    4.4
    (141 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$

    Atlanta brides - do yourself a favor and go to Kelly's!!!! I booked an appointment for January 2026…read moreafter my sister had an excellent experience buying her wedding dress and getting in-house alterations from Kelly's in October 2024. As it came time for me to shop for my own dress, Kelly's was at the top of my list.  I ended up working directly with Kelly after my originally assigned stylist was unable to make it in due to surprise snowy weather. Kelly is amazing - she asked questions to get a sense of what styles I liked, how I wanted to feel in my dress, and overall vision for my whole day. She pulled me some beautiful options I would have never chosen for myself, and gave me such individualized care and attention through 9 dresses. She also talked me through alteration possibilities for each of the dresses, and answered any questions me, my sister, mom, and mother-in-law had.  Kelly's is a must - knowledgeable and kind staff, wide range of dress styles and price points, boutique experience, incredible in-house alterations, and a variety of accessories. I cannot recommend this store enough - truly a warm and thoughtful experience. And bonus points for being an independent woman-owned business! Thank you, Kelly and Kelly's!!

    Kellys Closet was my first stop for dress shopping and I am SO glad for this, as I was really…read morenervous going into the day. It could not have been a more positive appointment and environment, with Kelly herself regularly checking in on me and my party to make sure things were going smoothly. Our stylist was lovely and so helpful with changing in and out of the dresses (which I later learned is not the standard at all shops), picking out dresses for me to try, helping accessorize the dresses, etc. My best friend and sister had both previously gone dress shopping in ATL, and when we left they both commented about how they'd wish they'd come here as well. Nothing but good things to say all around, I will recommend this shop to any and all brides moving forward!

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    Anthropologie Weddings

    Anthropologie Weddings

    4.1
    (56 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    We had a great experience here! My daughter had her heart set on a particular dress and was able to…read moretry it on. The stylist recommended she also try on a couple more which she did, however decided on the one she originally decided on. Our stylist was amazing, and made the experience really great for my daughter. We came for the first appointment on a Sunday, so it wasn't busy. The dress is a little expensive but we knew how much it was from online shopping.

    A lot of your experience is going to depend on who you end up working with during your appointment…read more When I was a bride, I actually had 3 separate appointments at this location (2 to try on dresses for me and one for bridesmaids options) my first appointment was great. Fun, low pressure, it wasn't busy. I didn't find my dress but it was a good experience overall. My second appointment was terrible. I knew more about stock, pricing, brands and styles than my stylist. She wasn't particularly interested in being helpful and actually wandered off for a while during our 1 hr appointment (both rude & unprofessional) leaving my girlfriend to help me in and out of dresses (and even clipping me in) The third time I didn't have an appointment and was there sort of on a whim (was shopping at Anthro and had some extra time on my hands-decided to do some bridesmaids research) I went in and started looking around. There wasn't an appointment in progress and wasn't one for a few hours so they helped me out and it was a fantastic experience. I tried on almost everything I wanted to. But that's was luck. Otherwise I would say this location is pretty small and a bit loud due to its proximity to the Anthro store and their fitting rooms (it is inside of the store and located sort of in front of the fitting rooms). You will be changing the the Anthro fitting rooms, there's not a separate area for brides. It also seems smaller than other locations (I've been to one other in NYC a few years prior to my engagement season) so they have less stock on hand to see in person than what other locations may have. I think your experience can vary so much here based on who your stylist is and how busy Anthro is which.

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    Anthropologie Weddings
    Thanks to my bridal consultant, Alexis for assisting me in the selection of my bridal gown, Lucca. I felt so beautiful!

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    Thanks to my bridal consultant, Alexis for assisting me in the selection of my bridal gown, Lucca. I felt so beautiful!
    Bel Fiore Bridal

    Bel Fiore Bridal

    4.3
    (142 reviews)
    12.6 mi
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    This was an amazing experience. I was hesitant to make a bridal appointment anywhere as it's not…read morereally my thing. I am so glad I did and even more so that my appointment was with Anna at Bel Fiore! The staff is attentive and welcoming. My consultant, Anna, was wonderful. She actively listened to what I was looking for and found many dresses that I loved! When we found THE ONE she had the suggestion of turning a veil into a cape to add a bit more detail and a pop of color. It is PERFECT! I would highly recommend Anna and Bel Fiore to any Bride-to-be! It was a great and stress free experience. You are provided an abundance of information so there are no surprises on prices, shipping times, return, etc. Make the appointment!!

    I brought a client to Belfiore Bridal Salon in Marietta, Georgia, to help her find her gown and…read morethanks to MK, we did just that. As a bridal stylist, one of my services includes helping brides narrow down the perfect salon based on their price range, what they are looking for, and their overall vision. I chose Belfiore because I have known them to be a reputable and well-respected salon since being in the industry, and this experience definitely reaffirmed that. I have even had the pleasure of working with the owner at a few bridal shows, so I was already familiar with the level of care and professionalism their team brings to every appointment. From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm and welcoming. There is truly a gown for everybody and every body. Belfiore carries everything from petite to curvier sizes, with a range of styles to suit every bride's personality and budget. MK was amazing to work with. He was knowledgeable, patient, and very thorough when explaining the ordering process and gown details to my bride. He took his time, answered every question, and made sure my client felt confident and informed. Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience here and would absolutely recommend Belfiore Bridal Salon to any bride looking to have a beautiful, personal, and professional bridal shopping experience. -- Ambe Comeaux Boyd, The Dress Dealer ATL

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    Bel Fiore Bridal
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    The White Magnolia Bridal Collection

    The White Magnolia Bridal Collection

    4.5
    (78 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Went to 5 stores to shop for a dress in two weeks and TWM was my last stop. From the minute I…read morewalked into the shop I knew it was going to be such a fun day for a task that was becoming draining. The entire experience was incredible: Your own big room with perfect lighting that has bridal decorations with you and your finances name, something sweet to toast with when you find your dress. The best part about my experience was Caroline! She is incredible and made the entire process easy. She was super sweet, listened to everything I wanted, made transitioning in and out of dresses efficient. She delivered... and the first dress I tried on is the one I bought. If I could make her my personal shopper/stylist I would. Thank you to the WHM for making me feel so beautiful!!

    Yes!! Yes!! Yes!!! The absolute best experience I could ask for when finding my wedding dress. I…read morehad been to three previous shops with no luck before coming to white magnolia. I was feeling pretty defeated after trying on dozens of dresses and not finding my dream dress. When we arrived at the salon, I was amazed. Everything was so clean and organized. Every staff member was so welcoming and sweet. They had a wide variety of dresses to choose from but not to the point where it was overwhelming. My stylist, Logan, was so AMAZING. She was so patient, knowledgeable and kind. She took the time to listen to my vision for my dress and was so attentive every step of the way. I didn't feel any sort of pressure to make a decision like I had felt at previously visited dress shops. This was huge for me because my decision didn't feel rushed. She truly created the best experience for me and my party I brought with me. The dress I ended up saying yes to was one Logan picked out! I am so pleased. I can't wait for my dress to arrive and wear it on my special day. I can't recommend this bridal salon enough!!

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    The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
    The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
    They had a lot of personal touches!

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    They had a lot of personal touches!
    Carrie's Bridal Collection

    Carrie's Bridal Collection

    4.7
    (103 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    Easy to find, and parking is ample (there is more in the back!)…read more Kayla at Carrie's Bridal Collection is amazing! From the very beginning, she took the time to really listen to what I wanted in a dress and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. She pulled a wide variety of gowns that fit my style and vision, and I never once felt rushed or pressured. When I narrowed it down to two favorites, Kayla was so patient and thoughtful. She walked me through the pros and cons of each dress, asked great questions, and helped me see how each one could work for my big day. Her genuine care and encouragement made all the difference--I truly felt supported every step of the way. If you're shopping at Carrie's, do yourself a favor and ask for Kayla. She went above and beyond to make the experience special, and thanks to her I found a dress I absolutely love!

    I made an appointment to come try on dresses with a few family and friends here. I actually ended…read moreup showing up about 10 or 15 minutes early in hopes we could start sooner though I understood that wasn't guaranteed. One of the reasons I chose to look here is because I saw they had really good reviews and also from how they looked online they were supposed to have more affordable options relative to other salons. When we arrived, there was no one at the front and we weren't greeted for quite a bit though someone came up eventually. They let us know that we have to wait till closer to reservation and we were welcome to look around. Saturdays is a hectic day so we totally understood that getting in earlier was a shot in the dark. At that point we had already gone to other salons during the day and I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted so I took advantage of looking around. To my surprise I wasn't seeing as many dresses at low of a cost as I expected. I feel like the ones that were similar to the style I wanted based on the other salons were only a few hundred less, but I thought it be less since the other dresses were not off the rack. Additionally we waited 15 minutes past my appointment time and had yet to be started by anyone, so at that point we decided that maybe that just wasn't the place for us and left. Compared to other salons I worked with, I felt like the customer service was a bit more attentive there, and I was even called prior to my appointment to make sure they knew my preferences which I really appreciate. All in all, I will say I did see some pretty dresses at the salon and don't want to deter anyone. I'm just reviewing it based on my experience when I went.

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    Off the rack gowns give you peace of mind!
    Off the rack gowns give you peace of mind!
    An experience to remember!
    An experience to remember!
    Carrie's Bridal Collection

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    Hanan's Bridal

    Hanan's Bridal

    4.9
    (49 reviews)
    17.3 mi
    $$

    Going to Hanans for my alterations was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. To preface,…read moreI've had my dress for a couple of years and have lost a lot of weight since I originally purchased it. My dress is very intricate, it has 5 separate layers of fabric, beading, lace, appliqué, boning, you name it. I was incredibly nervous about finding a seamstress that would be able to make the needed alterations in 4 months, while keeping the integrity of the dress, and making sure it fit perfectly. I found Hanans through various reviews on Google, Yelp, and my favorite place to get the real reviews, Reddit. People love this woman. And I 1000% know why and couldn't agree more. I'd go to battle for this woman. I think I had around 11 appointments with her total? Which is absurd. She was able to work around my travel-heavy job, addressed every little concern or question I had, and gave me the most perfect dress that I could have ever hoped for. I could not be happier with the end result, we ended up going down quite a few sizes or so from the original and it still looks like the dress I bought, just one that's been custom fitted to me. She is well worth every single penny. GO TO HANANS.

    Hanan went above and beyond making my custom wedding dress! We worked in a collaborative effort…read moreadding in the special details to my dress and she made it perfection! I couldn't be happier with my wedding dress and she's a one of a kind who truly cares about her brides! She's amazing and worth every penny! Thank you Hanan soo much!

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    Back of dress
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    Hanan's Bridal

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    Bridals By Lori

    Bridals By Lori

    2.9
    (305 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$$

    This was one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had…read more My son skipped the 11th grade and is attending his senior prom this year. The theme is "Enchanted Garden," and we hoped to find something unique, specifically a green velvet tuxedo jacket. Because our timeline was short, I called shops all over the metro Atlanta area trying to locate one. After numerous calls and searches, Black Tie by Lori was the only place that seemed remotely possible. The next day my son and I drove from Acworth to visit the shop. From the moment we walked in we were greeted warmly and the atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming. Janae helped us first and she was wonderful. Darion also stepped in, and together they went above and beyond anything we expected. After seeing our inspiration photo, Janae became excited about helping us create the look. Darion began researching whether a green velvet jacket could be found. At first it appeared unavailable, but he kept looking until he located a green velvet jacket with a black satin peak lapel. He even contacted the manufacturer directly and confirmed that one was available in their warehouse. They called us the very next morning, we placed the order, and when we picked it up the jacket fit perfectly. What we thought would be renting a black tuxedo turned into owning the perfect green velvet jacket for prom. Even while assisting another customer who needed several fittings and a lot of attention, Janae and Darion still made us feel like we had their full focus. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and care made the entire experience memorable. Because of Janae and Darion, this will absolutely be our first stop for any future formalwear needs. I highly recommend Black Tie by Lori, and especially Janae and Darion.

    I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Bridals by Lori. From the moment I walked…read morein, I was met with the most incredible energy and support from Darian, the manager, along with Ashley, Janae, and Lauren. They were truly a hype squad in the best way. Atlanta traffic can be a doozy, and I arrived about 30 minutes late to my appointment. Not only did they still graciously fit me in, but they immediately made me feel welcomed, calm, and celebrated with absolutely no stress or judgment. From the moment I opened the door until they walked me downstairs to the outlet section, I felt so genuinely cared for. After explaining my vision and timeline, they completely understood what I was looking for. They pulled gowns that aligned perfectly with my ideas and then built upon them. We realized that ordering a gown from upstairs would not work within my timeframe, so they seamlessly pivoted and helped create multiple beautiful looks using their outlet selection. I tried on so many stunning dresses, and the care, honesty, and enthusiasm they brought to each one made the experience feel truly special. What stood out most was how far they went to make sure I felt supported. They stayed later than they had to on a Friday evening while closing, never once making me feel rushed. I came to this appointment solo without my bridal squad, and yet I never felt alone. If you are looking for a previous sample at a discount, their outlet is absolutely worth checking out, and I am sure their made to order gowns upstairs are just as stunning. If you are in a time crunch, I cannot recommend their in store samples enough, especially with seamstresses on staff who truly know how to make each dress work beautifully and efficiently. While I ultimately found my dress the next day somewhere else, I cannot stop thinking about how positive, thoughtful, and memorable this experience was. If you want a bridal salon that truly listens, is honest, understands your vision, and treats you like you matter, this is the perfect stop.

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    Tuxedo pants
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    Trying on dream gowns
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    The Sentimentalist - bridal - Updated July 2026

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