Selecting your wedding gown is a very special time. Thereare important things to consider, in addition to the "pretty" factor.Style and cut are two such points which need to be considered when choosing thefabric.
Another determining element is the season. A designeroriginal with a high neck, full sleeve and a-line skirt with a chapel trainmade from a lovely white velvet would not be the right choice for a GardenWedding in May. Fabrics are chosen largely for their texture, weight, and howthey flow or cling. Most designers choose the softness and elegance only thenatural fiber fabrics can offer.
Silk is, undoubtedly, the most popular thread used bydesigners. When woven in a certain way, or combined with other materials, avast variety of fabrics is the result. Silk satin is one resulting fabric whichis very frequently used by top designers. Duchesse satin is a blend of silk andrayon which results in a lighter, wrinkle resistant fabric. It's also lessexpensive than pure silk satin. Charmeuse is a soft, lightweight silk satinthat has a lower sheen than Duchesse satin and is perfect for the designergowns that flow and cling. If the designer is looking for a low sheen silkfabric she'd probably use shantung, which has a rough rather nubby texture.
The fabrics that are most used to create those gorgeousballroom skirts are the filmy, gauze-like silks. Chiffon, French for cloth, isa lightweight sheer fabric that, due to the alternate weave, has a slightpucker in both directions giving it stretch and a slight texture. Chiffon isalso a popular choice for illusion sleeves. Silk tulle is the super fine,lightweight netting that many designers use in several layers to produce thepoofy skirts and also for bridal veils. Organza is a thin, plain silk weave,stiffer than chiffon, used for bridal gown skirts, sleeves, backs and overlays.
For the bride who would like the effect of brocade withoutthe weight, damask would be the fabric of choice. It's woven with the sameraised and lowered areas, so there would be the white-on-white design, and itcould be worn comfortably for spring and summer weddings. A designer gown witha crystal-beaded, damask bodice and silk satin skirt with brush train would bea stunning summer choice.
Brocade is a lovely jacquard-woven fabric with a raiseddesign which normally is of beautiful colors, but for a bridal gown could bewhite-on-white. This is a heavier silk fabric and, therefore, would be aperfect choice for the bride who has set a fall or winter wedding date. Silkfaille is another heavier fabric that's ribbed, resembling grosgrain ribbon. AVera Wang designer original made of silvery white faille would make anabsolutely enchanting winter bride.
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