All About Wedding Fabrics

Lace

Lace is a sheer, delicate, open-weave fabric with a pattern, often floral or scalloped. Types of lace include Chantilly, corded, guipure, and crochet.

• Weight: Light to medium
• Soft or Structured: Soft
• Vibe: Romantic, vintage, classic
• Best for: Weddings year-round

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Chiffon

Chiffon is a flowing, sheer fabric with a plain weave.

• Weight: Light
• Soft or Structured: Soft
• Vibe: Ethereal, carefree, classic
• Best for: Spring and summer weddings

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Organza

Organza is a gauzy fabric as sheer as chiffon but much stiffer.

• Weight: Light to medium
• Soft or Structured: Structured
• Vibe: Polished, elegant, formal
• Best for: Weddings year-round

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Tulle

Tulle, aka netting, is a sheer yet relatively stiff fabric often layered as a skirt.

• Weight: Light
• Soft or Structured: Either, depending on how many layers are used
• Vibe: Classic, timeless, girly
• Best for: Weddings year-round

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Satin

Satin is a weave of fabric with a lustrous surface. Types of satin include drapey charmeuse and stiffer duchesse.

• Weight: Medium to heavy
• Soft or Structured: Usually structured, but depends on weight
• Vibe: Classic, romantic, elegant
• Best for: Fall and winter weddings

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Mikado

Mikado is a textured fabric with a slight sheet.

• Weight: Heavy
• Soft or Structured: Structured
• Vibe: Polished, refined, modern
• Best for: Fall and winter weddings

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Mesh

Mesh is an airy, loosely knit open-weave fabric with a bit of stretch.

• Weight: Light
• Soft or Structured: Soft
• Vibe: Effortless, carefree, playful
• Best for: Spring and summer weddings, or year-round for bridesmaids

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Sequin

Sequins are decorative discs applied to fabric for sparkle and texture.

• Weight: Medium
• Soft or Structured: Structured
• Vibe: Glamorous, fun, style savvy
• Best for: Weddings year-round

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Crepe

Crepe is a crisp, eggshell-textured fabric that drapes nicely.

• Weight: Medium
• Soft or Structured: Structured
• Vibe: Sleek, polished, timeless
• Best for: Fall, winter, and spring weddings

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