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Established:	2007
Employees:	2
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Sisters Susan and Valerie started Artistic Veil Design Studio in order to provide the highest quality hand-sewn veils available. They had wanted to go into business together for many years and realized their dream in 2007.

Susan, the primary designer, has a degree in Fashion Design from The International Academy of Design & Technology with a concentration in Bridal Fashion and has been making and altering bridal gowns and accessories for years.

Valerie, who also enjoys writing and illustrating children’s books, is the business end of the team and manages to do some designing of her own. The studio where they brainstorm their designs is in Port Charlotte, Florida.

They enjoy their creative freedom with designs from the traditional to the modern bubble and cage styles. Any design challenge is gladly accepted. The fun and joy of working together is reflected in the quality and style of the veils they produce.

Please visit www.artisticveil.com for more. 

Toffee Creations

Susan is a wonderful person to work with. She's very professional, prompt to respond, and also has that personal touch that she should be known for. She makes the most beautiful veils with quality you can see. I highly recommend her services and beautiful work to all my clients. ~April Ramirez Toffee Creations www.toffeecreations.net

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Artistic Veil is the perfect place to discover all the possibilities there are for veils and hair accessories. The designers work with each bride and wedding party to select the veil that reflects the brides taste and style. They specialize in the design and production so that every detail can be unique and different. They also offer unique, custom made accessories. For the local bride they can also offer their in-house alteration service to solve any design dilemma with their attention to detail and creative style. I would recommend this Studio to anyone who is interested in that personal touch to create a unique, one-of-a-kind design.

Are your veils available in retail shops?


Yes.  We are small but growing and at present have samples in shops in Florida and New Hampshire and will soon be adding Baton Rouge, LA.  Contact us for more info.

If you are a retailer and are interested in viewing our line you may reach us through Wedding Wire or email us at artisticveil4u@rocketmail.com  directly.

You may also call or fax 

Phone: 941-625-VEIL (8345)

Fax:  941-625-8774 

Time permitting I will add tips as I think of them.  If you have any specific questions relating to alterations please ask and I will help when possible.  Contact me through Wedding Wire I usually check this site at lease once a day.
 
Fitting a Strapless gown

When you have your first bridal gown fitting make sure the seamstress fits the dress to your waist.  I have found over many years of doing bridal alterations that if a strapless gown fits in the waist you will not be tugging and pulling it up all through the reception - it also eliminates the "bulgies" at the top. Many seamstresses try to make the adjustment at the top of the gown and it never works - no matter how tight you make it at the top of the gown.  Unless it is fitted properly at the waist it will always feel like it is slipping. Let your waist carry the weight of the gown. If need be have your seamstress put in a waist stay( also called a "seat belt" by some) it is a 3" wide length of elastic(roughly 2" less than your waist measurement). When I make them I use a 5 hook bra closure and it is very secure.  It is attached to the inside of the dress with short thread chains.

Tying a Corsett back gown

If you have a gown with a corsett back you can do the same thing by making the ties tightest at the waist.  It takes a little longer to tie but the result is worth it.  Position the dress at the waist and use a temporary tie to hold it in place.  Lace the top snugly down to the waist where it should be the tightest.  Finish lacing to the end and then remove the temporary tie.  You can lace the dress without the temporary tie but using it saves someone holding the dress in place while another laces it up.  If you are using the modesty panel have your seamstress add an extra skirt hook at the waist and you won't need the temporary tie.