There is a lot to consider when choosing the right wedding dress or the right bridal fabric to make your wedding dress. Wedding dress fabric can create silhouettes, and styles, and dictate the warmth or coolness of the dress. Many soon-to-be brides can become overwhelmed when choosing the fabric of their wedding dress, but understanding the textures and features of the most popular materials can help to make the decision.
Before you start shopping for your wedding dress material, it is important to learn the different bridal materials available for your preferred bridal look.
Bridal Fabrics
Organza
Organza wedding dress fabric holds a structured silhouette, while being lightweight and sheer, making them ideal for summer and warm weather weddings. The material is traditionally woven from silk allowing it to have a sheer finish and a sharp finish. This material is often used to create drapes, trails and outer layers of a wedding gown for a whimsical, princess-like, romantic dress.
Satin
Silk satin is one of the most popular bridal materials due to its durability and shiny, silk-like finish. Satin fabric can be bought in many varieties to allow the material to be suitable for weddings in all seasons. Duchess satin has a thicker composition making it perfect for cooler month weddings while traditional silk satin is perfect for summer weddings thanks to its lightweight nature. Satin is a perfect fabric for creating ruched or ball gown-style dresses due to its moldability and easy-to-handle characteristics.
Chiffon
Chiffon is one of the lighter bridal gown materials allowing it to be used for overlays and layers. Its sheer and transparent style makes it a popular choice for veils, dress tails and focused features on a dress. Made from rayon or woven silk, the matted material is light and airy making it perfect for spring and summer weddings. Silk chiffon’s light and airy structure also makes for floaty and spiritual vibes for bohemian brides.
Crepe
Crepe is a crinkled fabric made from soft silk or lightweight rayon, making it an ideal wedding dress fabric for those wanting a soft silhouette. The shaping material can be used to create or accentuate curves, but can also be used to create minimalist bridal dresses and even jumpsuits. Crepe fabric could be used to create the ever-popular mermaid style or A-line dress because of its sophistication and all-year-round suitability.
Lace
Lace is the most popular wedding dress fabric. Wedding dress lace fabric is extremely versatile in texture, pattern, weight and embellishment making it ideal for the creation of all elements of a dress. Lace is delicate, feminine, luxurious, and flexible enough to make any shape or structure. Woven from silk or cotton, the lace material comes in a variety of styles allowing it to be used to create bridal fashion for every season.
Tulle
Tulle wedding dress fabric has a sheer, open weave that’s similar to netting, creating an airy yet romantic and mysterious vibe. The material is delicate and often chosen for a gown’s lining or under-layer, and veils. This lightweight and inexpensive fabric is picked for illusion and barely there elements of a dress and can be worn year-round due to its lightweight nature.
Polyester
Synthetic and cost-effective, polyester can be chosen for any clothing style but increasingly it is being used in wedding dress styles due to its versatility. Polyester satin is a common alternative to silk as it has a lower cost whilst remaining wrinkle-resistant and durable. Although the material has reduced breathability, it is an ideal bridal fabric for cooler months and outdoor weddings.
Velvet
Velvet is a soft, thick and felted wedding dress fabric making it suitable for all autumn and winter weddings. This grand fabric is most commonly used for brides who want a vintage and luxurious look on their wedding day.
Silk
One of the most traditional wedding dress fabrics, silk is both versatile and timeless. Silk fabric is suitable for all seasons due to its lightweight yet delicate nature and composition. The material is made of spun thread and then woven together to create this distinguished fabric with a muted shine.
Bridal Fabric For All Seasons
Embracing the unique charm of each season inspires diverse wedding styles and themes. Finding the perfect wedding dress fabric that complements the weather and ambience of the season can make your special day even more special. At Pound a Metre, we understand the importance of this, and we offer a carefully curated selection of seasonal bridal fabrics.
Our goal is to ensure that every bride looks and feels extraordinary, regardless of the climate or the season.
How To Choose A Wedding Dress Material
Choosing the types of fabric for your wedding dress can be very difficult. The right material needs to be chosen to match a theme, as well as to look and feel good. By choosing from Pound a Metre’s range of fabrics and getting in touch, our experts can help you choose the best high-quality materials for your special day.