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Silks, Satins, Lace & Materials

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With modern bridal fashions, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the choice of fabrics for your wedding dress.

From luxurious silk and satin to delicate taffeta and chiffon, designers are incorporating a diverse range of fabrics in their creations, leaving today’s bride with a bounty of options.

Fabrics are chosen first and foremost for their beauty and the role they play in the design of the dress, but they are also chosen for their versatility, wearability, and comfort for the length of time they are to be worn and the weather they will be worn in. Many of the newer fabrics include fibers that help a dress maintain its shape and style through a long day.

These are just a sampling of some of the more popular fabrics that are used in today’s wedding fashions:

  • Charmeuse—This lightweight fabric is soft and drapes elegantly. It is often made of silk or polyester and in addition to being smooth, it has a soft luster.
  • Chiffon—Sheer and soft, chiffon is made from silk, polyester, and rayon. It is often layered or used as an overskirt over other fabrics.
  • Organza—Another lightweight sheer fabric, organza actually has a stiff quality that gives it more structure and is perfect for overskirts and detailing on a wedding dress.
  • Peau de Soie—This French name means “skin of silk” and represents a traditional wedding dull-lustered satin fabric that is medium to heavy in weight and drapable. The finish is popular because it is flattering to many body shapes and sizes. There are different variations in satins from shiny to subtle.
  • Silk Dupioni—The distinctive luster is what makes this plain weave fabric with a more textured silk surface popular for wedding gowns. You can even hear its distinctive rustle when it is worn.
  • Tulle—Used extensively in bridal gowns, tulle is extremely delicate and fine and is often used as an overskirt.

WEDDING GOWN TIPS:

  • Have everyone in the bridal party try their entire ensemble on at least a week before the wedding to ensure proper fit.
  • Leave ample time for alterations and have the final fitting about two weeks before the wedding—pre-wedding jitters often result in weight gain or loss right before the special day.
  • Be careful getting in and out of the limousine with your dress—have your maid of honor help you. Move carefully. Watch your dress and train when you go in and out of doorways and on escalators and elevators as well!
  • Unless you’re purchasing a couture gown, remember wedding gowns are custom order, not custom made. This means they are cut to a standard size and should be ordered according to your largest measurement. Ask to see the size chart and determine with your salon consultant which size will be best for you.
  • When ordering your veil, be wary of heavy detail around the edge. This can become a distracting focal point in your wedding photographs.
  • Purchase comfortable fitting under-garments before your first fitting. They will make a big difference how your dress fits. Wash them by hand before your wedding to prevent chaffing.