How to Choose the Right Fabric for Your Wedding Dress
Posted on May 4, 2015 6:30am PDT
Choosing the perfect wedding dress is one of the most important decisions
you’ll make for your wedding. You’ll want to choose a wedding
dress fabric and style that will make you feel beautiful on your big day,
but that will also be comfortable and low-maintenance. If you’ve
been looking for
bridal fabric at fabric outlet stores in San Francisco, use this helpful guide to pick out the perfect fabric for your wedding dress.
Pick a Fabric Based on the Season and Venue
If you’re getting married in a cooler season, you will want to choose
a heavier wedding fabric. On the other hand, if your wedding is during
warmer weather, you will want to choose a lightweight, breathable fabric.
If your wedding venue is formal and the wedding is in the evening, you
will want to choose a more formal wedding fabric. If you’re getting
married outdoors or during the day, you can opt for an informal fabric.
Choose Structured Fabrics for Complicated Dress Designs
If you’re interested in creating a wedding dress that has a strong
silhouette and a fitted bodice, you’ll want to use a structured
wedding fabric. Satin is heavy, with a light shine. It is perfect for
a formal wedding, but may not be appropriate in summer months, as it is
a very warm material. Taffeta is lighter and works best for full skirts.
It behaves similarly to satin, but is a smoother, crisper material. Organza
looks like chiffon, but is a stiffer fabric that works well for trains
and veils.
Choose Soft Fabrics for Simple Dress Designs
If you want a more flowing dress with less structure, you will want to
choose a soft bridal fabric. Chiffon is sheer, and is perfect for dresses
in simple styles. It is a very light material that works best in warm
weather. Charmeuse is glamorous with a lot of shine, and works best on
draped dresses. Tulle is sheer, lightweight, and perfect for full skirts
and wedding veils. Lace is versatile enough that it can be used for both
summer and winter wedding dresses.