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 Setting the Mood: Choosing the Right Fabric for your Gown by Connie Walker Aleya Bridal Website: www.bridaldesign.com Email:connie@bridaldesign.com |
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 No doubt about it: the same dress in two
different fabric textures is two different gowns. The
fabric a bride selects helps to convey her mood. From the
warmth of velvet to the crispness of silk dupioni, the
fabric—as well as the gown—has to reflect the
individuality of the bride. What's exciting about today's gowns is the variety of fabrics from which a bride can choose. While there will always be gowns made from satins and Alencon laces, a bride today has more choices. To help you narrow your fabric selections, I've included information about some of the popular fabrics and some of the new ones making it into salons across the country. Satins
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Silk Duchesse Satin. This
fabric always sets the high standard for satin. It has a
luxurious sheen and richness that, in satins, is
unparalleled. A bride who is unwilling to compromise on
her wedding gown will want to try on gowns made from silk
satin, as it looks more luxurious.