The Sentimentalist

I absolutely adore the Sentimentalist! When you come up to the adorable home turned vintage shop you ring a bell and you are immediately welcomed by one of the super friendly staff. We waited for a few minutes in the large front room for the stylist to come out. My stylist was Caitlin and she was so sweet and wonderful. She asked about the wedding/​my style to get a better feel and then we went to look at dresses. Oh my the dresses and the designers at the Sentimentalist are beyond words! If you love vintage styles with a modern twist, you will love literally every dress at this shop. Caitlin was super helpful to only pull dresses in my budget. I was really loving everything I tried on, which was making it difficult for me to pick. Then I tried on a dress by designer Elizabeth Dye and FELL IN LOVE. This was the dress. I met with Gabi Lee two days later to put down the deposit for my dress. I had a few questions so she let me slip back into it and answered all the questions I had. This really helped me feel better about what I missed when I first came because I was just in awe of the dress and finally picking one. I can’t wait for my wedding day, but knowing I get to wear such a stunning dress I really, really can’t wait! The Sentimentalist is such a wonderful shop and an asset to the Atlanta Area. Thank you ladies for everything you do!

I have never had an absolute idea of my dream wedding, but I did have a very good idea what my dress should look like. I found the Sentamentalist through Google (vintage wedding dresses in Atlanta) and spoke to Gabi who knew exactly what I was looking for.
My Mum was here from the UK and we went shopping after being disappointed by some previous experiences (very expensive). Gabi was fantastic, she picked out all the dresses I loved and I tried them on and I really disliked them all once they were on (people told me this and I didn’t believe them), so she suggested a couple I wouldn’t have dreamed of trying on.
The first suggested dress I fell head over heels in love with, it was completely left field for me, but she understood the feel of the wedding and got it absolutely right.
Since then we’ve had a change to the wedding and I’ve been dealing with personal issues that delayed me going back in for a fitting. Both Gabi and Rhiannon have both helped me at every step of the way to ensure I didn’t lose the dress and that it would be here on time.
I can’t recommend them more, it’s been a wonderful experience and the dress is incredible.

I can’t say enough great things about this shop. I had done a good bit of research prior to scheduling an appointment to find my wedding dress, as I was determined to only visit one shop and find the perfect dress.
All my research led me the Sentimentalist — gorgeous, handmade dresses from a great selection of designers in what appeared to be a quaint shop with a vintage vibe. The experience certainly lived up to my expectations, and more!
Once my group and I arrived, we were taken care of from the start. Cailtin made the experience effortless, really honing in on my style and vision and by the time I tried on the third dress, it was clear it was the one.
I placed the order and opted to have one of the small pieces of the dress removed as the gown was to be handmade by the designer in the coming months. I changed my mind about a month later and decided I’d like to keep the dress as sampled with the piece in tact, and owner, Gabi, was able to work with the designer to make the change to my order.
All you newly engaged ladies — you cannot go wrong with a visit to the Sentimentalist to find «the» dress. Exceptional service and a wide variety of truly beautiful gowns, all in the loveliest space.

Nothing but positive things to say about this wonderful little shop! I was looking for a dress that was romantic, with a vintage vibe, and The Sentimentalist was the perfect spot. The store itself is absolutely precious and the women inside are nothing short of lovely. I’m generally very indecisive and was worried that finding a dress would be a cumbersome process, but in no more than 5 dresses, I found the one. Thank you to everyone at The Sentimentalist for making my dress shopping experience so wonderful!

I couldn’t have had a more wonderful experience here. From the moment my party and I walked in, we felt like we were in good hands. We brought our own champagne, which was opened and served to us. My stylist was Rhiannon, who immediately understood my style and helped me pick out several dresses to try on. All of the dresses were incredibly beautiful — which made picking just one very difficult! Rhiannon was so patient, but also helped everyone stay on track. By the end of my appointment, I found my dream dress. Thank you, Rhiannon! :)
I cannot recommend The Sentimentalist enough. The dresses are impeccably made, the customer service is top-​notch, and the atmosphere is so enchanting. Can’t wait to come back in April to get my dress!

I haven’t always dreamed of dress shopping, but if I did, this would be the dream!
Rhiannon and Gabi made dressing up so much fun. Their selection is unique and fit my personality to a T. This was the first shop that I visited, and they were so accommodating and their customer service was perfection. I’m confident that I went over my appointment time, but they were so patient and even let me come back at the end of the day to put back on the dress that I ultimately ended up purchasing.
Thank you, thank you, I would recommend your sweet vintage inspired store to anyone!

My first impression of this intimate little shop were great. Very quaint, gorgeous gowns, all around inviting atmosphere. That’s where my praise ends though.
My appointment started off well but ended with me feeling like I had wasted someone’s time. They couldn’t get me out of there quick enough. My consultant seemed displeased that I would not be purchasing my gown that afternoon, she told me that I was dress shopping WAY too early (I’m a military wife and I have to plan my wedding out of state because we’re going to change stations soon) and refused to make eye contact with me?!
I cant begin to tell you how much this baffled me, I just felt so berated. And when I emailed the manager about my experience she literally said
«Hi Danielle,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your consultation.
Best of luck on your dress search.
Gabi Lee»
No, you’re not sorry, and you don’t care that you’ve lost a customer. This is some of the worst customer service I have ever received.

The whole shopping process was so stress-​less — no pressure, a great selection and really relaxing atmosphere. The first dress I tried on was the ONE and so unique from what I saw at other stores that day. Would definitely recommend you go there FIRST — had such a great experience from start to finish.

Love Love LOVE!!! This adorable little shop in Westside sure stole my heart! I dress shopped the weekend before coming here and tried on probably 40 dresses and didn’t even come close to feeling that «moment.» My bridesmaid recommended Sentimentalist and although I was skeptical at first (I thought the dresses may be a little TOO vintage for me) I knew this shop would be where I found the one! I was lucky enough to have Gabi assist me and she is so so awesome. I found 4 dresses that I would have been over the moon to have on my big day, but I decided on one with the potential of going back to get a second look. 2 dresses aren’t quite in the budget. :-) I HIGHLY recommend this place for any bride to be. They are so layed back, fun, professional, and you don’t feel pressured like you might at bigger bridal stores.

Going to The Sentimentalist was by far one of my favorite parts of my wedding process because they are absolutely fantastic and have the most beautiful dresses. They pulled dresses according to what I told them I liked and they couldn’t have been more spot on in all of their picks, it made it hard to choose with so many amazing (and unique) dresses! I’d go back and try on dresses there all the time if I could! Gabi is the best, made this process super easy, and she knew exactly which accessories my dress needed to make it perfect. Thank you for making my wedding style everything I could want and more!

Professional, well-​curated, and kind. This is a place where you don’t need to apologize for being a little bit different in your personal (and bridal) style. I especially love their selection of designers and mix of price points. Thanks, Rhiannon, for «getting» me and helping me to pick out a very special dress that makes me feel like my most stylish, authentic, and beautiful self.

I’ve tried on dresses everywhere they had the winner! It’s official dress ordered! Gabi & Kaytlin were amazing! So friendly and helpful! They had a terrific selection of dresses not most places carry! If you want something unique and reasonably priced this is the place to go first! FYI most dresses start at $ 1500 then go up from there but they do have some sample/​trunk show dresses for less!

I was working in Atlanta for a few months so I decided to go dress shopping there and the Sentimentalist was my first stop. What a fantastic boutique! Rhiannon was fantastic to work with, was very respectful of my budget and listened to my style ideas as well as throwing in surprise suggestions. My favorite dress was one she picked! I ultimately ended up getting a dress somewhere else but I would recommend the Sentimentalist first to anyone in the Atlanta area. It’s so laid back and quaint but with a great selection of smaller designers.

The Sentimentalist is the most well-​designed boutique wedding dress store I’ve ever laid eyes on. Owned and operated by Ms. Gabi Lee and her mother, Krista, their shop sells a curated collection of unique dresses and accessories from the hippest designers. They even have a rack of vintage wedding dresses!
But that’s not all they offer. You will get the highest level of customer service here. They can help with wedding planning & design (such as table settings, flower arrangements, etc) and can connect you to Atlanta’s most reliable wedding vendors.

What a joy! I stopped in while visiting friends in Atlanta and Gabi was simply a treat to work with! She has an incredible eye, grabbed a few beautiful dresses to try on, and helped me get over the fear of sparkles! ha Once I embraced my bridal glam I fell in love with my Leanne Marshall dress! The Sentimentalist worked with me and mailed my dress out here to California and it arrived perfectly. I’m so thankful for the Sentimentalists sweet contribution to my wedding!

What a delight! I tried on dresses in NYC, Chicago and LA and was giving up hope on finding a gorgeous, non-​cupcake wedding dress. The store was recommended to me by our wedding photographer and I am so glad I made the trip to Atlanta to meet the lovely gals and dresses of the Sentimentalist. They stayed open late on a Sunday night to fit me in and Rhiannon steered me exactly in the right direction with a sweet, focused personality and no pressure to buy on the spot. Love the Sentimentalist and love my new dress!

I found my dress at the Sentimentalist and the experience was perfect ! I was visiting my mother in Atlanta and made a last minute appointment — Gabi was able to fit me in even though they were booked for the day. The setting is lovely; I had a nice dressing room and then a separate room with a large mirror and plenty of natural light where my mother and I could view the gowns. I knew that the first gown I tried on was the one, but Gabi was so helpful and generous with her time, insisting that I try on just a few more of the beautiful samples to make sure I was confident. All of the dress designers they carry are beautiful, with varied styles, and the price range is affordable, too. She also helped me choose a custom veil to go with my gown.

These wonderful ladies fit me in at the last minute on a Sunday. I had returned from a dress shopping trip in New York and had pretty much decided on a dress. I had tried on a few since «the dress,» though, and wanted to be sure. We found out the Sentimentalist carried the dress, so I wanted to come home and try it again before ordering. They were generous enough to let me come in at the end of the day although they were booked solid until then. I’m very excited that trying on the dress one more time eliminated all doubt, and it is now ordered!
A friend also bought a beautiful blush wedding dress from this store a few months back, and we had an awesome shopping experience then, as well. I’m very excited to work with this store, and grateful for their flexibility and kindness! Thank you!

The Sentimentalist is such a gem of a store! I worked with Rhiannon, who was lovely, and the owner, Gabi, was in the shop as well and was great. The gown selection is so unique and very affordable — many vintage dresses that can be customized to your liking (adding a cap sleeve, switching skirts, etc.). Would highly recommend for any bride-​to-​be.