March 1 is National Wedding Planning Day, so if you're engaged, it's the ideal time to start turning your wedding dreams into reality. For most brides, that starts with the perfect gown.

Atlanta is home to many bridal boutiques, so you're sure to find one that matches your style, budget, and size. Our real estate agents suggest stopping by any of the following shops to find your wedding dress around Atlanta.

• Anya Bridal - 1500 Southland Circle NW Suite F, Atlanta, GA 30318
  You'll find a large selection of wedding dresses as well as bridesmaid dresses and accessories at Anya Bridal. The shop's staff takes pride in helping you find the wedding dress of your dreams in your size and at your price point. If you're looking for variety, you'll find it with more than 1,000 gowns in stock representing all shapes and silhouettes, including mermaid, ballgown, and more. Over 200 clearance gowns are also available. The shop also carries gowns in sizes from 0 to 32 and has more than 250 plus-size gowns.
  
  
• The Sample Shoppe - 531 Pharr Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
  The Sample Shoppe is a unique wedding gown destination since it carries sample dresses from The White Magnolia Bridal Collection stores across the region. These gowns were used to try on, and some may need a slight repair while others are brand new. The prices are amazing, but be aware that most sample gowns are around size 6 or 8 and are made for a bride who's 5'7" or shorter. If you're a smaller size, all the dresses can be altered to fit, and if you're a larger size, some of them can be let out. Visit the shop or shop online, and you can take gowns home for seven days to try them out at home and have time to think about your choice.
  
  
• Suite Bridal - 2285 Peachtree St. NE Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30309
  Priding itself on having a warm, welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere, Suite Bridal carries gowns for a wide range of brides. Sizes range from 6 to 26, and if you're shopping off the rack, prices start at $500. Even their made-to-order gowns are all under $3,000, and designers include Moonlight Collection and Stella York. If you need alterations, their Custom Bridal Modifications shop is right next door.
  
  
• The Sentimentalist - 1465 Howell Mill Rd. NW Suite 400-A, Atlanta, GA 30318
  Located in Atlanta's West Midtown, The Sentimentalist carries fashion-forward gowns from exceptional small designers. The owners aim to make you feel comfortable and make your dress-shopping experience a fun, relaxed one. The shop is inclusive and serves all bodies and brides who want to wear a gown. If you'd like to see gowns from a specific designer, look for a trunk show at the shop, which also hosts sample sales. And if vintage is more your style, you'll also find a small collection of these gowns available.
  
  
• Winnie Couture Bridal Atelier - 2859 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
  Winnie Couture Bridal Atelier is recognizable from its eye-catching two-story window displays, and the glamor continues inside the salon, where you'll find luxurious decor, including grand chandeliers. Designer wedding dresses at the salon are impeccably handcrafted using the finest European fabrics and are often accented with Swarovski crystal embellishments. You might be familiar with the Winnie Couture's high-end collection from its media coverage since it's popular with celebrities.

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