VINTAGE GOWNS for the MODERN BRIDE

Welcome to Atlas & Ember, the region’s only vintage bridal showroom. Here we offer a curated collection of sustainable wedding gowns for intentional, style-driven brides.

Our collection spans the 1940s through early 2010s and features a range of styles, silhouettes, and sizes. Whether you fall in love with a gown as-is or want to reimagine it to feel fully your own, we’re here to help you find the one that tells your story.

the BRIDAL EXPERIENCE

The region’s only vintage bridal showroom

PERSONAL + PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS

PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED & RESTORED

MOST GOWNS PRICED UNDER $800

Finding your dress should feel just as special as wearing it. At Atlas & Ember, we offer one-on-one appointments in a private showroom space—designed for slowing down, savoring, and celebrating your story. Whether you bring your people or come solo, this is your time.

MEET the FOUNDER

I’m Breanna, the founder of Atlas & Ember. My background combines two key passions: owning and curating vintage pieces through my storefront, Juniper Lane, and years of professional experience in wedding planning. Together, these laid the foundation for Atlas & Ember: a thoughtfully curated, one-of-a-kind bridal dress experience.

To me, vintage gowns aren’t just beautiful, but they also hold stories. They are crafted pieces of history waiting to be rediscovered. And there’s nothing I love more than helping you find the gown that holds space for your personality and vision.

I can’t wait to connect with you and learn more about bringing your vintage bridal dreams to life!

FEATURED GALLERIES

Real Brides in our Vintage Heirloom Dresses

ABOUT the GOWNS

Our gowns aren’t replicas or retro-inspired.
They’re true vintage.

Each one is hand-selected for its craftsmanship, condition, and character. You won’t find multiples or find fast fashion, but rather timeless silhouettes, rich textures, and pieces that carry their past into your future.

  • Each dress comes with its own unique story and history - some which I know better than others. I am always on the lookout for vintage gowns and have found them in unusual places! One I found while walking down a tiny street after grabbing coffee with a friend and seeing it at a yard sale. Others are thoughtfully mailed or brought to me by loving daughters or family friends looking for a new home for their mother’s old wedding gown. Some, other wonderful vintage sellers in my community have passed on to me, knowing that my audience will cherish it more than theirs. Fate, chance, destiny? Call it what you want, but I believe that each gown has found its way to me, so I believe that it can find its new forever with you.

  • Anything over 20 years old is considered vintage, and I’m incredibly proud that over 80% of our collection fits that description. These gowns date from 2005 or earlier, with the oldest piece in our archive traced back to February 1947. You'll also find a beautiful range from the 1950s through the '90s, each with its own unique story and charm.

    While the heart of our collection is true vintage, we’ve also curated a small selection of Y2K and early 2010s pieces, chosen specifically for their exceptional quality, timeless style, and craftsmanship. To offer greater size inclusivity, we’ve partnered with a sustainable, female-led designer who has created a thoughtfully designed capsule collection. Though these gowns aren’t vintage by definition, they embody the same spirit and aesthetic and fit seamlessly alongside the rest of our pieces.

  • I do my best to source gowns from all eras and in a variety of sizes. Generally, older vintage pieces tend to run smaller (around sizes 00–6), while newer vintage styles—especially from the '80s through early 2000s—often fit more like modern sizes 6–12. In addition, I carry a size-inclusive, made-to-order capsule collection through a partnership with a sustainable, female designer.

    Many gowns can also be tailored for a perfect fit. With the help of skilled alterations specialists, some pieces have even been successfully sized up by as many as three sizes, depending on the construction and available fabric (like long trains or generous seams). It’s a great way to transform a vintage piece into something truly one-of-a-kind.

    Most gowns are priced between $500 and $900. I also have a discounted rack of “flawed” gowns, perfect for creative alterations or styled shoots. Simpler styles (ideal for elopements, bridal showers, or rehearsal dinners) are often available at lower price points.

  • "Finding Atlas & Ember was like winning the lottery"

    I wanted a vintage dress for my wedding but finding a store that sells them felt impossible. I flew in from Nashville then drove two hours+ out to Breanna's store and it was 1000% worth it. She was so responsive and accommodating leading up to my bridal appointment. The appointment itself was so much fun, the store is beautiful and Breanna herself is fun, helpful, and welcoming. I not only found my wedding dress (which is absolutely amazing and I've never seen anything like it) but a gorgeous reception dress.


    - CHRISTINA F.

  • "She was so warm and welcoming, helpful and patient."

    If you are looking for a vintage wedding dress, somewhere and someone to make you feel special as you make this big and fun wedding day decision - go and see Breanna! She made me feel special, like a beautiful princess. She was so warm and welcoming, helpful and patient. I could not recommend her and her shop more.

    - GABBI M.

  • "Amazing atmosphere, amazing people, amazing vintage dresses!"

    Breanna is an angel! I drove 2 and a half hours to visit Atlas & Ember in hopes of finding my wedding dress, and I’m so so glad I did! The owner is absolutely amazing and so accommodating! She went out of her way to make my bridal vision come true and I’m forever grateful. Not to mention her shop is so stinkin cute!


    -Haley A.

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