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Wedding Attire: Gown Fabrics by Season

Check which fabrics will suit your wedding date.

Posted on: 07 February 2012
Author: Keisha Uy
Listed in Sections: Wedding Attire
Tags: wedding, gown, dress, fabric, season

While you fuss about the design or cut of your wedding gown, you should also think about another important element: your gown's fabric. The fabric of your dream gown can make or break the gown's style, plus it will determine your level of comfort on the big day. You wouldn't want to be a sweaty summer bride, and sneezing "I do" in December doesn't sound appealing either. We talked to wedding gown designer Hana Saab Tomacruz of Saab Fashion House to help you choose the best fabric for your gown in relation to your wedding date.

For the cooler months

Hana shares that as a general guideline, heavier fabrics are best worn during the cooler months. These thicker fabrics will allow you to stay warm and toasty. However, if you're still bent on using heavy fabric for your gown and you're having a summer wedding, Hana suggests that you play with a more revealing cut for your dress. Doing so will allow you to stay comfortable on the big day.

Examples of these heavier fabrics are:

Satin
Duchesse
Mikado Silk

For the warmer months

It goes without saying that lighter fabrics work best during the summer. These light fabrics also lend an ethereal feel to your gown since they move and flow gracefully. Such fabrics will keep you cool in the warm weather, but you may still use them in the cooler months like December and January--just remember to ask your designer to use these fabrics in multiple layers, says Hana.

Examples of these lighter fabrics are:

Chiffon
Organza
Tulle

Whatever fabric you choose, remember that you'll be wearing your gown almost the entire day--so don't let comfort take a backseat! For wedding gown inspirations, see our gallery of below.

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Flashbox photo: sxc.hu
Gallery photos by Erron Ocampo, James Limsoc, Metro Photo, Pat Dy and Vago Nozze

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Faith & JC: Bridal Gown

Faith's gown, which was made by her aunt Lisa Padilla, featured a dramatic design at the back--a row of buttons trickling down to a bustled train of Italian satin, silk flowers and feathers.

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Photography: Erron Ocampo Photography

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Camille & Marlon: Bridal Gown

A cascading cabbage rose added drama to the gown's draped satin tube bodice.

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Denise & JJ: Bridal Gown

Denise wore a Duchesse ivory ballgown with a sweetheart neckline and a stunning Swarovski crystal sequined belt from AMSALE.

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Bride's Attire: AMSALE
Photography: Erron Ocampo Photography

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Cha & Ian: Bridal Gown

Cha's ballgown had a modern twist with its three-tiered skirt made of Mikado silk, white frosted organza and layers of fine tulle.

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Bride's Attire: Tiara Rigor
Photography: Imagine Nation Photography

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Sabs & Mike: Bridal Gown

Sabs' dress had a bodice of Chantilly lace embellished with rice crystals and fabric flowers; the skirt with a chapel-length train was made of Mikado Silk.

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Bride's Attire: RAJO LAUREL / HOUSE OF LAUREL
Photography: Pat Dy Photography

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Karla & Blue: Bridal Gown

Karla looked like a goddess in her Weddings by Riza silk chiffon gown, which featured a ruched waist and twisted straps.

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Loi & Jason: Bridal Gown

Loi wore a simple empire-cut light chiffon gown, which was perfect for the warm Boracay weather.

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Lauren & Jerome: Bridal Gown

Lauren's gown had a halter shirred top with a silk organza layered skirt.

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Bride's Attire: Elizabeth Hallie Vy
Photography: Vago Nozze Studios

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Gay & Mike: Bridal Gown

The bride's gown, which was accented with rhinestones and colored Swarovski crystals, had a mix of modern and vintage elements.

Bride's Attire: Amonn Velasco
Photography: James Limsoc Photography

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Pam & Arnold: Bridal Gown

Pam's Inno Sotto gown had a soft layered tulle skirt that gave the impression she was floating on clouds.

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Lesley & Jimmy: Bridal Gown

Lesley's gown was a tulle number which was embroidered and beaded with silver and beige crystal glass beads.

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Bride's Attire: Edward Teng
Photography: Metro Photo

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