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The Sample Shoppe by The White Magnolia

The Sample Shoppe by The White Magnolia

Atlanta, GA
4.7 out of 5 rating, 31 Reviews
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31 Reviews
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    Karen B. Sent on 11/20/2022
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    This place is amazing!!!!! Incredible selection. Aja assisted us and helped us find the perfect dress with everything we were looking for.

    Absolutely wonderful store!!! My daughters dress is a perfect fit. High quality and huge selection.
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    Joyce Sent on 11/20/2022
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    So flexible and so many options

    My granddaughter found her dress! With the help of Aja. Thank you!
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    Lauren M. Sent on 10/25/2020
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    splendid experience

    I had a wonderful experience at the Sample Shoppe. I have been calling other bridal dress shops a few days before, and I had to complete a ton of paperwork just to get an appointment to go into the stores. I understand that would help streamline dress options, but that takes more time and sometimes I don't know what my style is or what I want and just wanted to try a few dresses on to see what l like. I was getting frustrated with all the prep work just to get into a store and my friend walked by the sample shoppe on Saturday and asked if they had any time for me to shop for a wedding dress and they did have an opening on that same day. So I rushed over and went in with a mask on and was ready. We had a few minutes to talk to explain my vision and my budget under 1,000 dollars. They had rules of no touching the dresses other than the bride and to have a face mask on which I appreciate as I am a frontline worker and really appreciate how clean and safe I felt with trying on the dresses. I fell in love with the first dress that I tried on. It was an epic moment with tears of joy in the room. I could not have asked for a better experience and I am thankful that the Sample shoppe was open, safe and the workers were nothing but pleasant and helpful with helping me find the dress of my dreams!
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    Claire L. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    Yes to the dress!

    The Sample Shoppe had many options in the typical different styles. Emily was very knowledgeable and familiar with their inventory and are able to help me find additional dresses to try on as well. TSS was my first dress appointment of the day as I had other dress appointments lined up, but ended up getting my dress at TSS that morning and cancelling the others because I loved the dress I picked out so much! Would highly recommend this dress shop!
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    Emily J. Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Perfect Place to Go Dress Shopping!

    The Sample Shoppe is an excellent place to go dress shopping! You might think this little boutique couldn't have much to offer but think again!
    I had been concerned about finding the dress I wanted without paying a fortune. Well, I ended up with a silk, designer dress that was a 2015 so it was majorly reduced in price. The woman who works there, Asia, has been absolutely a pleasure to work with throughout this whole process. You can really tell she loves her job and is great at what she does!
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    Tianna C. Sent on 08/20/2021
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    Start here, you won't regret it!

    I had a great shopping experience at The Sample Shoppe! I found my wedding dress in June 2021. I spent a lot of time researching bridal shops and while they had a glamorous experience, I loved how quaint and low pressure this shop is. Aja helped me decide between two dresses (one from another shop) with objective questions to make sure I was happy. Plus, my fiance and I are stoked that it came in right on budget! The racks make it very helpful when sticking to a price range. They also offer a program for cleaning dresses after purchase because they are samples. I highly recommend you checkout the Sample Shoppe for your wedding dress needs!
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    Kelsey B. Sent on 08/30/2021
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    Amazing!!!! Best experience

    Seriously could not say enough good things about my experience at the Sample Shoppe! We had a 9am appointment on a Sunday morning before the store opened and I loved that it was just me, my mom, and Emily who worked there. Emily was amazing to work with and knew all of the right questions to ask when helping me find my dress! I found "the one" within 35 minutes, it was the fourth one I tried on. Seriously everything I ever dreamed of in a dress. Its perfect. Also, the prices on these designer dresses are amazing. Would go here 100x over again! Thank you Emily for helping me find my dream dress! I cannot wait to wear it next year at my beach wedding :)
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    Michele W. Sent on 01/24/2022
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    10/10 recommend!

    Spending $$$ on a dress that you’ll wear one time wasn’t something that particularly interested me. After countless of hours of research for affordable bridal shops in Atlanta (dresses less than $2k - seems like most websites boasted that their affordable dresses start at $2k), I made appointment at 3 places, this being the first. While you can walk-in, I highly recommend making an appointment. You get dedicated time with a stylist and do not have to wait in line. Appointments are super easy to book online. My appointment was Saturday morning and I brought 2 friends with me. My stylist (I forget her name, sorry!) was super friendly and helpful. After describing what I thought I wanted and budget (less than 1k), she showed me around and explained how the price points varied. I believe I pulled 5 dresses to start. My friends really wanted me to try this princess gown that was not me but I decided to appease them. When the stylist saw that it was out of my price range, she recommended that I not try it on, which I appreciated. It just so happened that my dress was the first one I tried on. My stylist helped to show me how the dress could be styled by adding in a liner, adding a belt, and veil. It was my favorite and the price really couldn’t be beat (I walked out with a beautiful full lace dress for less than $600!). I ended up saying yes to the dress and cancelled my remaining 2 appointments. I highly recommend any budget conscious bride to consider this as their first stop. The variety, quality, service, and price can’t be beat.
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    Danielle B. Sent on 06/01/2021
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    Well Worth the Roadtrip!

    Amazing shoppe and well worth the 2 hour drive! Aja, the hostess was incredible and my daughter could not be more happy. Thank you!...one happy Mama...
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    Katia Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Excellent!

    Let's be very clear: I was going to just browse and I ended up finding the one! I couldn't have done it without the help of Aja! She was very knowledgeable and took the time to ask the right questions to understand what my dream dress looks like. SHE FOUND IT! Left super in love with my dress! I definitely recommend!
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    Corrin W. Sent on 11/26/2021
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    Wonderful Experience

    Finding my dress at the Sample Shoppe was a wonderful experience. Aja was so friendly and helpful. She made finding the perfect dress an amazing experience!
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    Chloe L. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Amazing Experience

    Emily was amazing! Im a bit larger and she did everything to make me feel beautiful and find my perfect dress! She was very patient and worked great with us even though she was working by herself and had other clients there. Would recommend to anyone! The prices are great!
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    Abbey D. Sent on 12/15/2021
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    Best deal of the century

    I got the deal of the century on a wedding dress that I absolutely LOVE. The staff was amazing, I was in and out with my dress in under 30 minutes!! Incredible place, brides - start your wedding dress search here! You will not be disappointed.
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    Stephanie B. Sent on 05/10/2021
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    Found my dress!!

    Make an appointment and find your dress! I had the best experience on Mother's Day with my momma and Aja, shop manager and my consultant. The first dress I put on fit like a glove, and the appointment only got better from there! I found my dream dress in under an hour. I spent ~3 hours at other bridal boutiques and found dresses that were okay but nothing like the gems I found at The Sample Shoppe. Aja pulled my gown from the back when she saw the styles I was loving, and the rest is history. She was also super helpful in estimating what alterations would cost, what was possible/impossible, and what to expect when the dresses were "done." She also outfitted me with lovely accessories to help me envision the big day. I highly recommend the Sample Shoppe to any bride! Adorable place with great gowns!
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    Kelsi D. Sent on 08/22/2021
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    BEST dress experience EVER!!!

    Without a doubt the most magical dress shopping experience a bride couple wish for or dream of. The Sample Shoppe had great variety and extremely high quality dresses but what made the experience so great was the staff! Aja, the Manager, was my dress consultant and made me feel like an absolute queen!! She helped me narrow down styles and designs, pulled dresses that were just what I had in mind, was very knowledgeable about the dresses, and helped in every way. My mom, sisters and I were blown away by the stellar customer service and the incredible experience. Would give more stars if I could!!!
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    Kaitlyn P. Sent on 01/07/2021
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    Professional and stress free

    I was able to look through the inventory of dresses and pick what I wanted instead of them choosing for me
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    Angie L. Sent on 08/22/2021
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    High end experience and quality dresses!!

    I can’t say enough about the selection and customer service! I’ve been to high end bridal boutiques and my experience at The Sample Shoppe was as good or better. The setting is quaint and classy, the dresses are stunning, and the girl who helped me find a dress (Aja), along with my daughters, could not have been more patient, helpful, and fun to work with. The dress I purchased was stunning AND affordable, which is hard to find. I highly recommend the Sample Shoppe if you care about a quality dress and experience without spending a fortune. Definitely go there before settling for mid-range boutiques that are still more expensive for lower quality gowns.
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    J Keith Sent on 10/28/2021
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    Lovely experience

    TSS is a great place to find little gems. I bought my designer gown for 50% less off retail (I looked up the designer and cost) in April 2021. I invested in having the gown professionally cleaned, so there was a little bit of expense there but we'll worth it. I made my trial appointment for a time outside of regular business hours (I'm not sure if it was a covid thing) and I highly recommend doing that, the shop is small. They offered great suggestions for a seamstress. The service, attentiveness and responsiveness of the staff is above and beyond.
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    Jasmine Sent on 07/07/2019
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    Amazing Experience

    If you are looking for an amazing dress on a budget then come here! They give you the bridal experience and the staff is very friendly. I found my dress so easily and even though the dress was a sample, I couldn't see one flaw.
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    Katherine S. Sent on 06/18/2021
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    Wonderful experience!

    The Sample Shoppe was perfect for my bridal gown selection experience. I love to dress well, but hate to shop! Emily “got” me and helped me select a dress that says what I want to say. Don’t be put off by the fact that these are floor samples. There is huge variety and every dress I tried was in excellent condition. No need to look any place else!
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    Michaela V. Sent on 03/06/2021
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    Best dress shopping experience!

    My wedding dress shopping experience at the Sample Shoppe was amazing! Aja was so nice and helpful throughout the whole process! I made an appointment (which I highly recommend doing) so my family and I were able to get the entire shop to ourselves which made the experience even more special. The dress selection was amazing! This shop was the first appointment I had for the day and I ended up canceling my other two appointments because I found my dress here. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for their dream dress for a more affordable price. It was the best experience I could ask for!
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    Julie Sent on 05/16/2021
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    AMAZING selection and experience!

    We stopped by here between our bridal appointments and ended up walking out with my dress an hour later! We were so pleasantly surprised from the wide selection to the actual shopping experience. There were so many beautiful quality dresses for every budget - was so tempted to get another just because.

    Aja was super patient and knowledgable; even though several parties walked in after us, we never felt rushed during our visit and had Aja's complete attention. She pulled several dresses based on attributes I liked (including THE dress), offered pointers on what alterations are possible, didn't try to sway any way - and made the process so much easier and enjoyable.

    Even though this place is 'off-the-rack,' the experience is just like shopping at a cute bridal boutique with 1:1 service - definitely recommend to any bride to stop by!
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    Molly T. Sent on 01/13/2022
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    The best experience for such a special occasion!

    The Sample Shoppe was exactly the experience I was hoping for in trying on and finding a wedding dress. Aja was so helpful and made me feel immensely beautiful in my dress! Everything from trying on to helping me find alterations was so easy and the best process! 10/10 recommend!
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    Allison E. Sent on 10/26/2020
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    Best Bridal Boutique in Atlanta!

    I highly recommend the Sample Shoppe!  Looking for a wedding dress had been challenging and frustrating, so I was not expecting to find my dress when I visited the Shoppe.  I sat down with Aja, showed her some photos, described what I was looking for and she pulled several gowns for me to try on.  She totally nailed my style and found several great choices including one winner that was under budget!  Aja's help and advice was invaluable.

    The Shoppe is doing a great job with COVID safety protocols which means limited occupancy.  Call ahead to check availability and go on a week day if at all possible.  

    Also remember this is a sample shop--there is only one of each dress and they cannot take holds, so if you fall in love be prepared to buy.  Prices are incredible and all dresses I tried were in excellent condition--overall a 10/10 experience!  Thanks Aja!
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    Brittany Sent on 06/06/2021
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    Dream Dress that didn’t break the bank

    Amazing experience shopping with the Sample Shoppe. Wonderful selection of dresses and sizes. The staff was patient with me as I tried on a number of different styles to figure out what type of look I was going for. The prices can’t be beat. I walked away with a dress that was originally $3k for $1,300 which included tax and cleaning. I used their recommended seamstress for alterations and also had a great and affordable experience. I love that they keep their website up-to-date on their inventory so you can go in and know what you can ask for if you don’t want to blindly shop. Highly recommend!
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