Choosing a wedding dress is one of the most important elements of  preparation for this important day. Brides are looking for the right cut, cut or color to look dazzling and, above all, feel comfortable and at ease. As it turns out, the material of the wedding dress also plays a key role here. Which fabric to choose? We are here to help.

Fabric for a wedding dress is a topic of particular interest for brides who plan to sew the dress of their dreams at the seamstress. Often in this case, the bride is responsible for obtaining and delivering the right fabric or actively participates in the process together with the seamstress, looking for the best fabric for the project. But even those brides who have decided to buy a dress in the salon should know at least the basic types of fabrics to make it easier to communicate with the seller in the chosen wedding salon.

What material for a wedding dress to choose?

Satin 

Satin is a softer material. Smooth, flowing, shiny on one side, matte on the other. Perfect for an elegant formal outfit, it is often a bit thicker, which allows it to fit well and emphasize the feminine figure. Satin is also a good choice for autumn and winter weddings, because it protects against the cold. Classic wedding dresses are made of satin. 

Tulle 

In most cases, it is a transparent mesh fabric. Although tulle is mainly associated with flared skirts, there are many varieties that have different uses: soft and elastic tulle, extremely airy silk tulle, shaped Italian tulle or more covering muslin tulle, there is also veil tulle, which is slightly stiffer.

Organza 

Organza is another thin and transparent fabric, the difference between organza and tulle is that organza is stiff and light at the same time. Organza is ideal for puffy stylizations and dresses with large volumes,  which at the same time leave the impression of airiness. 

Chiffon

Chiffon - Light and airy fabric with a transparent weave. Very pleasant to the touch. Chiffon is often used for loose, flowing boho style cuts.

Muslin

Muslin is a very noble fabric with incredible airiness. Smooth, translucent and soft to the touch. Muslin is the perfect material for the bottom of a wedding dress.  Women love creations made of this soft, flowing, translucent fabric, because it fits spectacularly on the figure, emphasizing feminine shapes.

Silk

Speaking of wedding costumes, you can not omit silk, which is one of the noblest materials. Silk is an extremely light, noble material, smooth and slippery. Silk dress will delight many guests.

Taffeta

Taffeta is a fairly stiff, light and rustling fabric. Suitable for all kinds of draperies, pleats, flounces and ornaments. We distinguish smooth or dashed varieties. It can be strong or slightly shiny. It is easy to give the shape of the dress without overloading it. Is it possible to decorate all dresses with taffeta? The wedding dress can be enriched with taffeta, but it must be done with caution and aesthetics so as not to overdo it.

Lace

Lace is nothing more than an openwork braid that impresses with the richness of patterns. Lace is a fairly universal fabric - depending on the shape and texture, it fits both boho, romantic and more refined dresses. If you dream of a rustic-style wedding dress, you should definitely have lace elements in it. A variety of lace is guipure (also called Venetian lace), which is characterized by a strongly convex pattern and lack of foundation. Often used for corsets.

Crepe 

Flexible and soft material, crease-resistant. Crepe looks great in the case of tight dresses, strongly emphasizing the figure of the bride.

Jacquard

Jacquard is a thick and heavy material with embossed patterns. It looks like baroque fabrics. Perfect for short wedding dresses or very elegant retro/vintage party dresses. 

Żorżeta

Żorżeta - Flowing and fleshy, matte, translucent material, ideal for airy wedding dresses. Slightly stiffer and heavier than muslin.

If you are still wondering what material will meet your expectations, do not be afraid to make an appointment at the wedding salon, even if you plan to sew a dress at the seamstress. This is the only way you can compare different options and see how you feel about them.