Memorial Day is fast approaching, and with it the unofficial beginning of wedding season! As one of the nation's most stylish cities, Atlanta is home to many ceremonies and even more bridal shops. However, you fashion-forward Atlantans know the warehouse-esque stores and mass-produced outfits just don't cut it for your special day. What's a bride to do? Check out Boutique Blondie's list of shops to help put that uniquely you touch on the happy occasion.

If you don't want your first memory to be "Oh wow - my friend wore the same dress last week!" check out:
Le Dress Boutique - This shop carries new and worn-once dresses by coveted designers, as well as vintage rarities. The inventory changes constantly and typically features just one of each gown.
Impressions Bridal Salon - Here you'll find pure Buckhead opulence. Carrying only the hottest names in fashion, this is the go-to boutique for trendy brides. Pricing starts at $3,500 and stock includes a range of gowns from understated elegance to edgy sophistication.
La Raines Boutique - Located in a renovated, century-old house, this one-of-a-kind shop offers hand-made veils and headpieces to accent its inventory of designer gowns. The owner is present throughout the ordering, fitting and altering processes, providing a guarantee and intimacy rarely found in the bridal industry.

For anyone just a little tired of the routine monochrome attire with random plant life as the sole color accents, pop into:
CP Fusão - For traditional elegance and global-inspired jewels, this shop is a must. Offering custom-made jewelry with glittering stones in an array of settings, you're almost guaranteed the perfect piece.
Victoria's Red Carpet - This shop imports gorgeous footwear directly from Spain. Add a little global sophistication (and one serious color boost) to your wedding day attire with these artistic shoes. This boutique buys between one and three pairs of each design only, in only a handful of sizes.

Visit atlantabridal.com for up-to-the-minute info on exclusive trunk shows and bridal events.