Hunting for the perfect fabrics

fabrics are such an important part of creating the dream wedding gown that if chosen right it can be the creations of dreams, if chosen wrong it can spoil the whole effect wanted and the look needed for the occasion.
there are so many fabrics to choose from, chiffons, satin, silks in all types, beaded laces from embroidered lace to guipure lace, belgium lace, stretch lace, beaded appliquable lace, brocades, duchesse satins, bridal satins, etc etc etc.

firstly the look of the dress determines the fabrics that you need to use, i.e if the dress has pick ups in the skirt then a stiffer more full bodied fabric like duchesses satin, taffeta or raw silk is required to create those pickups so that they stand up better and give body to the skirt.

if you want a more flowy gown that will wisp up and out as the wind catches it the best fabrics for this will be a good chiffon especially a silk chiffon as it is extremely light and gorgeous.
now imagine doing this last dress in a taffeta, ugh, the effect will be quite different especially if you were aiming for those beachy windy wifty photos you have always dreamt about, you will rather look like a flat parachute.

your dress maker should know exactly which fabrics will work where to make the best of your dream gown.