“Where do I begin?”
A common questions brides may ask themselves when it comes to picking your dream wedding dress.
In the beginning of you wedding dress journey it is always a good idea to be prepared and expand your knowledge on goes styles, fabrics and sizing.
A valuable place to start is gathering information about all the different types of fabrics your future wedding dress may be.
WHY IS THE FABRIC IMPORTANT?
It is important to choose a wedding gown with fabric that will fit the season and location of your wedding day. Heavier fabrics like Mikado are not always suitable for beach & outdoor weddings where the whether is predicting to be hot.
Please let us know if you are needing help with picking the best suited fabric for your wedding day, after all we want you to feel comfortable and confident!
WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR TYPES OF MATERIAL?
LACE:Lace is very versatile and has a variety of bridal styles. Certain styles have a romantic or boho style look. Lace is quite a delicate fabric often made from yarn or thread and can often produce very detailed patterns.
MIKADO: Mikado is a a stunning fabric which is often made with a blend of silk to include a shiny finish to the eye and often has a thicker and stiffer structure. Mikado is a popular material for weddings in cooler locations.
SATIN: Satin I soften made of silk or synthetic fibres. Satin material is excellent for ruching, big ballgown skirts or sleek fit-and-flare styles. Satin fabric can sometimes be. a bit heavier in weight and can be worn year round but definitely better suited for cooler wedding locations.
TULLE: Tulle is a a great lightweight fabric option that is very suitable for warmer weather weddings. Tulle offers a sheer and open weave fabric which can be ruched and layered to give more volume. Tulle is also often used to add dimension for ruffles or a more textured skirt.
ORGANZA: Organza is a great lightweight fabric that is appears sheer. Organza fabric is made from other silk or synthetic fibres and makes for beautiful draping or can be used as a base for a lace wedding dress.
SILK: Silk is a smooth fibre material which is is made from silkworm cocoons. Silk fabric will typically have a sheen and is quite light weight.
