Silk
Fiber made from silkworm cocoons. Silk fabric comes in many different varieties including shantung, duchesse, zymboline, and mikado.
Satin
A heavy, tightly woven fabric that’s glossy on the front and dull on the back.
Organza
A sheer fabric more flowy than tulle, but stiffer than chiffon. A favorite choice for multilayered skirts.
Taffeta
A light, crisp, lustrous fabric with a paper feel.
Pro-Tip: Organza and Taffeta are lightweight fabrics perfect for summer weddings!
Tulle
A netting made of silk, nylon, or rayon. Tulle can be soft (as seen on veils or poofed ballerina skirts) or stiff (used in layers under skirts to give them body and volume).
Charmeuse
A lightweight, semi-lustrous fabric with a soft texture.
Chiffon
A delicate, semi-transparent fabric with a soft finish. Most often seen layered on skirts or veiled.
Linen
A fabric woven from flax. It’s cooler than cotton but tends to wrinkle easily.
Pro-Tip: Linen wrinkles very easily. So you may want to be sure you take all your wedding portraits earlier in the day or prepare to retouch your photos!
Brocade
A heavy, intricate woven fabric with 3-D designs.
Illusion
Although not made of one specific fabric, this fine translucent netting is usually seen on neck panels, back panels or sheer sleeves.
Pro-Tip: Illusion netting is very delicate. Be careful not to wear jewelry that may snag it on your wedding day.
Lace
A delicate and classic open fabric made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns. There are many different types of lace from Alencon to Chantilly to Venice.
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