Veil Artisan My veil business journey started 18 years ago. After my wedding in '89 some future brides wanted to know where I purchased my veil. It was not like anything they had seen and they were interested in this new design. This began my lovely veil journey!  My goal was to create veils that were more than a headpiece with netting; but a work  of art that would be passed down for generations.  A veil that had personal meaning & that would reflect the brides unique style.

God's gifts Then my hearts desire to have children arrived & I became the mom of TRIPLETS! Yes I said triplets! And everything went "joyfully" on hold. Becoming a mother has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I rejoice constantly at these three God given gifts.

As an artist I loved making things, but having these 3 precious people in my life was by far the most important job. I did however continue creating veils for brides but this was by appointment only. When the triplets turned  6  I decided I could start expanding my business and approached bridal shops.

The triplets were my biggest "public relations group" and even helped me by demonstrating my veils to buyers, cutting pearl strands, and wrapping veils!  It quickly became a family business.  After  getting my feet wet in the bridal shop industry I wanted to go solo and reach out to brides around the world on the world wide web. I loved working "one on one" with brides creating unique veils. I never set out to be a "veil maker" but rather a "veil artist".

I did not want brides to settle for what ALL the other brides are wearing. I long to see them in something that matches their personality. Romantic, Retro, edgy, vintage, whatever you can dream up I love to create it! I desire for my patrons to all feel like they receive personal service. It is a privilege to work with families preparing for special events in their lives.  I enjoy looking for luxurious materials, new designs, and the very best customer service a bride or  family could hope for. It is a lot of fun to let my family in on the fun.

My background in Art, my love of sewing and my deep appreciation for the gifts God has given me are poured into each piece I create. I long for each of my patrons to know this; each veil I create I make feeling God's pleasure. I love God and His Son Jesus Christ and I also want for you to see how much He loves you. When I send off a veil I really do it unto my Heavenly Father. So unto Him I give my very best, so that you may see His Glory. I absolutely ENJOY doing this work unto Him!  I hope you enjoyed learning a little about me and hope you have a very nice visit on a site that was built just for you! In Christ, Dorene Vandermeer "Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God" Romans 15:17   Photos by Jocelyn Elise Photography http://jocelynelise.blogspot.com:80/  **Rosy is our beloved dog!