Wedding Guide: Choosing a Damask Wedding Dress

Damask was once considered a fabric worn only by old ladies. Damask has made a huge comeback recently, especially for weddings. What makes damask a great fabric for wedding gowns is its raised woven design. Damask is also lighter than brocade fabric. A damask wedding gown could be the ideal choice for the autumn or winter bride.

The Black and White Damask Wedding Dress

The modern damask wedding gown often incorporates two contrasting colors. Black and white is one of the most popular combinations for a damask wedding dress. Accenting a black and white damask wedding gown with red is especially beautiful and makes for an elegant wedding theme. If you have decided on an elegant black and white damask wedding the use of red roses as table, centerpieces can be an incredibly elegant touch. Hot pink is another high impact choice for an accent color with a black and white damask wedding dress.

Links to black and white damask wedding gowns

White or Ivory Damask Wedding Gowns

Damask fabric wedding gowns are not just relegated to statement making black and white gowns. Damask fabric can be incorporated into a traditional white or ivory wedding dress. The following are links to several different damask wedding gowns in traditional white and ivory. Damask is a heavier fabric than chiffon or even satin and is more popular for autumn and winter weddings.

Damask Wedding Dresses at David's Bridal

Ivory Damask Wedding Gown

Damask Wedding Dress for the Nontraditional Bride

The nontraditional bride can be defined as an older bride or the bride who is planning a second or third wedding. Nontraditional brides may choose to wear something a little different from the traditional wedding gowns. One option for the nontraditional bride is to wear a cocktail dress in lieu of the traditional wedding gown. A vintage damask cocktail dress is a very modern choice for the nontraditional bride. Here are links to three vintage damask cocktail dresses that would make incredible damask wedding dresses.

Vintage "Mad Men" Damask Cocktail Dress from Etsy

1950's Damask Emerald Green Cocktail Dress

Gold Damask Cocktail Dress

Wearing a damask wedding gown can help lend an elegant vintage feel to your wedding. There are many choices for incorporating damask fabric in your wedding gown. From a traditional white damask wedding gown to a vintage damask cocktail dress, this vintage fabric is certainly making a comeback for the modern bride.