24/7 LivePhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaNew JerseyDelawareWelcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog Out art of agingPaoli bridal shop owner offers attire for everyone in your wedding partyVan Cleve Bridal carries extensive bridal, black tie, mother-of-the-bride dresses, and all types of evening wear.ByTamala Edwards Thursday, June 1, 2023June has traditionally been one of the most popular months for brides, and there's a longtime business owner whose Chester County Bridal shop offers attire for everyone in your wedding party.PAOLI, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Deborah Van Cleve is in the business of making brides' dreams come true at her shop, Van Cleve Bridal and Evening Wear."We carry everything," she said.She carries extensive bridal, black tie, mother-of-the-bride dresses, and all types of evening wear."It's like a one-stop shop," said Van Cleve.Van Cleve's store has seen several iterations, starting as an accessories boutique 36 years ago in Phoenixville, Chester County."You can't stand still, ever. You've got to be relevant," she said.She then moved to Malvern and Paoli to grow the store and added bridal to her collection in 2008."Menswear was just added a year ago," she said. "We had so many men coming with their brides, and I was giving them all away to other people."Brides now have lots of options. Consultants work with brides-to-be, pulling dresses to suit their styles."You can tell what's going to look good," she said.Van Cleve carries luxury lines, such as Pronovias Atelier.Brides can enter the room known as the 'jewel box' for a lavish bridal experience.Van Cleve say they've seen "a lot of glamour this year."She carries a variety of designers, like Liz Martinez, who she describes as a "new edge designer.""We have Sareh Nouri, which is more of a classic designer," said Van Cleve.She says with all the different dress designs she carries, "we have a bride for all these different trends."Van Cleve is also an exclusive Main Line carrier of some designer brands for both bridal and evening wear, like Savin London."Everything is hand done, hand painted," she said.Van Cleve says there are many beautiful fabrics offered and color too.She says she enjoys all the happiness that comes along with the business, and helping people feel beautiful because it's "transformational for people.""Everybody feels great when she finds the dress, and it's a celebration," she said.Van Cleve calls it "a great experience."For more information, visit: VanCleveBridal.comReport a correction or typoCopyright © 2025 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.Related Topics STYLE & FASHION CHESTER COUNTY WEDDING DRESS WEDDINGS ART OF AGING SHOPPINGArt Of AgingSPONSORED: PCA's yearly talent show celebrates the creativity of older adultsSPONSORED: Johnson House played major role in abolitionist movement historySPONSORED: Couple blends talents to create collaborative musical theater worksSPONSORED: Cow Sanctuary founder helping animals live their best lives at NJ farmWatch LiveON NOWTop StoriesLifeguard impaled by beach umbrella at Jersey Shore1 hour agoRoy Rogers makes nostalgic return to South Jersey after 3 decades3 hours agoWoman who says she saw Bryan Kohberger repeated claim at least 4 times2 armed men wanted for robbery after crash at North Philly gas station2 hours agoAccuWeather: Last day of extreme heat1 hour agoHeat causing big problems for commuters on SEPTA and Amtrak3 hours agoTrump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis on Iran strike1 hour ago6 charged in burglary ring that targeted NJ, Philly, other statesTopicsHomeWeatherTrafficWatchPhotosAppsRegionsPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaNew JerseyDelawareMore ContentInvestigationTroubleshootersConsumerHealthcheckLinks from Action NewsArt of Aging6abcAbout 6abc/Contact Us!Action News Biographies6abc Contests & PromotionsTV ListingsJobs & Internships at 6abcCommunityHelp With An AntennaPrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren's Privacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsTerms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC ApplicationsCopyright © 2025 ABC, Inc., WPVI-TV Philadelphia. All Rights Reserved., Located in Paoli, Pennsylvania Van Cleve Bridal is a top bridal boutique dedicated to helping customers find the perfect wedding dress. Come shop our wide selection of designer wedding dresses and find your dream dress!, Van Cleve is a premium wedding boutique based in Paoli, PA. Offering an extensive selection of designer gowns, these expert stylists can help you find the ideal look for your special day. From exquisite dresses to fitting accessories, they are here to cater to you. Van Cleve was founded by Deborah Van Cleve..