Dori Anne Veils

Debra really cares about her brides, I can tell from the exceptional value that she delivers. Unfortunately, the responsiveness was not as I would have hoped - I had to call in to find out that my gown had arrived - and when I initially went in to place my order, Debra was very busy ~ probably swamped from the move she was in the middle of. All in all, I am very very happy with my gown, and she offers 50% off veils with a gown purchase.

LOVED working with Debra. Absolutely recommend.When I first heard about Dori Anne Veils, I was on the hunt for a Paloma Blanca dress I loved, but couldn't justify spending $3,300 on. I wanted to know if there was someone selling the same dress at a better price.To be honest, ordering from Dori Anne made me a little hesitant about the whole process: I called Debra with my desired dress and color, she called back with the prices. Her shop was in California, so I couldn't come check it out in person, and doing the whole wedding dress transaction on the phone made me a little nervous. However, I am so, so glad I worked with Dori Anne. First of all, the price Debra gave me was made me want to take a chance-- I got a new dress for less than my local shops were selling used dresses at sample sales (I called about a dozen shops to find the best possible price I could). Debra also sent me the manufacturer's sizing chart so I could choose my size, instead of trying to get me to order a dress a size or two too big that would then need to be altered. By looking at the measurement chart, I was able to choose a smaller size than other shops had insisted I get, and when my dress arrived it needed almost no alterations-- very slight taking in at the bust, and adding of the bustle. My alterations costs were $150, which were a huge savings compared to friends who had to get their entire dresses taken in to fit when the dresses were ordered too large.I also worked with Debra to order all my bridesmaids' dresses and rehearsal dinner outfits for myself and my sister. All told, we ordered 9 bridesmaids-type dresses in 5 styles/ cuts and 3 different colors. Again, things were easy and clear-- once again got to look at the size chart and make our own choices-- and the prices were astounding. Dress shipping went smoothly, too. Debra called me when dresses arrived, and emailed tracking numbers so everyone could see where her dress was. Since my bridesmaids are located all over the country, I was worried that having so many separate shipping locations would cause problems, but everyone got what they ordered where they needed it. The bridesmaids dresses also came in almost 2 weeks earlier than expected, which was awesome.I had an incredible experience with Dori Anne Veils, and recommend this shop to all brides who know what they want and want an easy experience and a good price.

Debra was a pleasure to work with. My dress came early and it was just perfect! I also got my bridesmaid dresses from her also in a timely fashion and for a good value. If you are going to buy a dress, definitely check with Dori Anne Veils first!

I purchased my dream dress from here and was so happy with my dress. i had actually seen the exact same dress that i fell in love with it at another boutique but was bummed that i forgot to write down the brand and style. So i walked into Dorianne veils and stumbled upon the same dress that id been looking for, and her prices were so reasonable, so i purchased the dress right then and there :)

I purchased both my dress and veil at Dori Anne Veils for a great deal! We also ordered the BM dresses here and my step-mom purchased her dress for the wedding here. The BM dresses arrived on time and were beautiful! Debra, the owner of the shop, operates a small operation from her home in Castro Valley. Her shop is small, but cute and she has a good variety of sample dresses, veils, and bridal accessories. She is able to give brides great deals because her operating overhead is low. Debra is very prompt to return phone calls and emails. Her shop operates on an appointment only basis, but I never had trouble getting the time that I desired. Purchasing my gown and BM dresses at Dori Anne Veils was a stress-free, no hassle process and we saved money going through Debra versus a fancy pants salon. I would highly recommend Dori Anne Veils for its great deals on beautiful dresses, promptness, and overall great service from Debra!

I had tried on some dresses in my area (some salons in OC) and found the perfect dress-- unfortunately, it cost more than I wanted to spend (of course)! I called around a few local salons, NetBride, Pearl's Place, and finally called Dori Anne Veils. All of the local salons carried the dress for around the same price (~$800) and NB + PP didn't carry the gown at all. Debra told me that she could order the dress for me at a fraction of the cost. She even helped me by having the dress shipped to my bridesmaid in Vegas so I wouldn't have to pay sales tax. With the flat shipping fee and discount on the gown, I saved close to $200 on my dress.

I ordered it in late July and was told it'd arrive in early January. To my surprise, Debra emailed me in mid-November to let me know the dress was at her salon. The next day, she shipped the dress and it arrived, neatly packed in a garment bag and shipping box in 3 days. Included in the package were also some bridal beauty tips and a certificate of authenticity from Maggie Soterro.

I would definitely recommend Dori Anne Veils to any bride!

LOVED!!!! that I was the only one in he shop during my appointment!
If you want personal attention, peace and quiet, and honesty....then Dori Anne Veils is the place for you! I have to disagree with the previous 2 reviews as I had a more than pleasant experience with Debra. Maybe she was on overlaod as she does run the business entirely by herself except for an assistant that comes in 1-2 times a month.
Anyway....I saved over 30% on my gown and everything else was discounted between 20-30%, depending on what I got. I refer her all of the time...I have even handed out her business card in line at the grocery store!
Hopefully I don't get married again, but if I do....I'd definitely go to Dori Anne Veils!

Debra was fantastic to work with! She made ordering "the dress" less stressful and assured me everything would turn out perfectly. My dress arrived sooner than we anticipated and it was perfect... and the cost was the lowest around. I always recommend dori anne veils to newly engaged brides!

I went to Debra after finding my perfect dress at a store and finding out how much it would cost. Debra was able to order it for a cheaper price, and I ordered my bridesmaids dresses through her as well. She provided a lot of good tips/insights when I was making the order. The dresses took about 3 months to arrive, which is a lot earlier than expected.

Debra is the best person to help you and your bridesmaids fitted for your big day. I used Debra and Dori Anne veils for my ordering my La Sposa wedding dress and Venus bridal gowns, but only after having ordered two other sets of bridemaids dresses from her. Since my wedding, I've used her twice more, including a Pronovias bridal gown for a relative. She is amazingly responsive to your concerns and very trustworthy.

Deborah was great to work with, I purchased my veil and flowergirl dress from her. She was helpful, accommadating and I felt very fair with her pricing.
I recommend her.

I ended up at Debra's because I was working in the East Bay and had not even started looking at veils. I thought a place in Castro Valley with "veil" in the name may be a good start. She had a good selection of veils, and encouraged me to try on a wedding dress she had with a similar neckline to see if it might be good with my dress. I agree with a previous reviewer that, at first, she seemed cold, but she was warm and nice and soo helpful once she "warmed up" to us a bit. She wasn't impatient at all about me trying and retrying things, and even gave me a few mini catalogues to help me with my PITA bridesmaid dress search. I bought a gorgeous veil at Debra's and walked out with it that day!

Debra is great. I purchased my bridesmaid's dresses through her at a significantly reduced price (in comparison to the salons). The price savings per gown roughly equated to $80 each. Debra initially stated that it would take 3 months to get the dresses but I actually received them within 2 months - another plus.

Additionally Debra did all of my calligraphy at a very reasonable price. I found her accessible, but when I wasn't able to get over to Castro Valley, she mailed me my orders in an expedited fashion.

In short she is efficient and offers brides a great value for the money.

I purchased both my dress and veil through Debra who was amazingly sweet and helpful. She gave me a great deal on both items, saving me over $300.00 on my dress. I would recommend her to anyone.

I purchased a veil from Debra. It came in about two weeks, and she had it delivered directly to my house, which was very convenient.

The only downside was that I thought Debra was not very friendly, and she doesn't have a set discount that she will give, so some people might receive more of a discount than others. On my first visit, she quoted me a price of $120 for a veil, and at the second visit (just 1 week later), she offered the same veil for $125. I know it's only $5, but there's still a difference, right?

Initially I was hesitant about using DoriAnne. I received a quote from them through an automated email for this particular dress that I wanted. Turned out that her location was near where I lived. Being wary of random bridal vendors (like those who operate out of a garage), I went to see for myself. Debra is the owner of DoriAnne and she operates through a home office, basically a big separate room adjacent to her home. When I was there, all these girls and their mothers were streaming in and out of the place. She is a no nonsense lady who used to do alterations. Basically she cuts out the middleman and sells the dresses direct from the manufacturers. I imagine that without having to pay for major overhead that it costs to own an actual bridal shop, we get the most amazing prices. I saved several hundred dollars on my wedding gown and my bridesmaids saved about $30 on their dress (down from 140 to 110 or so). The nice thing was that she checks to make sure the dress is intact and if they are not, she'll fix them up a bit (sew things a bit tighter) before she calls for you to pick it up.Debra did try to sell us some of the veils and other accessories, but they did not seem as decently priced as her quotes. Overall, I highly recommend her!

Dori Anne Veils gave me the best value for my bridesmaids dresses. I have used her for 4 other weddings besides my own.