Wedding dresses are made in an array of fabrics, so we’re breaking down the fabrics on trend right now to help you find the right fabric for your wedding look. One of the first steps into choosing what kind of wedding dress you want is to decide on the type of bridal fabric. The fabric of a wedding dress is the most important because it creates the basic foundation of the dress and brings the dress design to life! As one of the top bridal stores in Toronto, we offer wedding dresses in a large variety of bridal fabrics.

Satin

Satin is a formal, elegant and classic type of fabric that has a lustrous sheen to it. Made with the finest materials, it has a medium stiffness to keep it’s shape but is soft to the touch which provides comfort all day long when you’re waltzing around in your wedding dress. Satin can also be made to have charmeuse or a soft satin that would be used for slip dresses.

If you’re a classy bride looking for a glamorous look, satin is a great option. One of our favourite bridal designers, Paloma Blanca, have successfully designed some of our most loved satin wedding dresses. One of our favourite satin wedding dresses is 4894 by Paloma Blanca.

Mikado

One of the most popular bridal fabrics in Europe, Mikado is a textured fabric with a slight sheen. Compared to satin, Mikado is more stiff which gives more architectural structure to the dress design. Although it is a bit on the heavier side, it retains the shape of the wedding dress really well, especially for full and voluminous ball gowns. Mikado is a great fabric if you want your dress to contour and fit your natural curves.

This bridal fabric has been a high demand for the modern and minimal bride looking for a classic and elegant look. Pronovias is a bridal designer that has designed unique and extravagant wedding dresses with mikado. Our favourite and most loved mikado bridal gowns is Day by Pronovias, Lynn by Pronovias, Oberon by Pronovias, and Phoebe by Pronovias.

Crepe

For a polished and timeless look, crepe is a very flowy and drapey fabric that has no shine. Crepe is generally very flexible and has a bit of a stretch to provide comfort for all day wear. There are many different blends of crepe that ranges from thick to thin depending on the design and silhouette of the wedding dress.

For the more low-key and laid-back bride, crepe wedding dresses are modern, elegant and tend to have more of a relaxed fit so you can dance around in it all day long! Some bride favourite crepe wedding dresses are Mikaella Bridal 2327, Mikaella Bridal 2328, and Blue Moon by Atelier Pronovias.

Chiffon

Chiffon is a bridal fabric that most designers use for a-line wedding dresses because of its light and airy characteristics. It adds a dynamic touch to the skirt, creating a beautiful flow behind you as you walk down the aisle. If you’re looking for something lightweight and easy to move in, chiffon will be your best friend.

If you’re having a laid-back and casual wedding, chiffon wedding dresses would be a great option. Let loose, have fun, and move freely with this airy bridal fabric! Lis Simon is a bridal designer that have used chiffon in some of their popular dresses like Kenzie and Kate by Lis Simon.

Tulle

For the total romantic bridal look, wedding dresses made of tulle will take their breath away guaranteed. There are so many types of tulle and the creative possibilities are endless. Regular tulle has a relaxed and airy look with all the poof! This allows for a more organic flow as you dance around on the dancefloor, sweeping everyone off their feet. Soft tulle has a tighter weave and is slightly heavier with less poof. Tulle is often layered as a skirt, creating a dimensional effect.

For the playful, romantic, and whimsical bride, tulle wedding dresses is a perfect option. One of our favourite and most-loved bridal designers, Madi Lane, have mastered the use of tulle and all our brides have been loving it! A few of our favourites are Halani, Elora, and Haven by Madi Lane.

Organza

If you’re a bride that wants a bit of everything, organza is a mix of all these bridal fabrics! The texture and look falls in between mikado, satin, chiffon, and tulle. Although it has a similar structure of mikado and satin dresses, organza has more of an organic flow and a tighter weave than tulle. With a clean and slightly stiff look, it’s a great option for the bride who likes the look of satin and mikado but wants the romantic element.

Mikaella is a bridal designer that does really well with wedding dresses made with organza. Many brides who love the romantic look but still want to be classic tend to go towards organza.