Wedding Fabrics

As the days grow a little longer after the winter, we are seeing our first customers who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day coming to visit us in store. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a...

With spring wedding season right around the corner, it is this time of year when we see enquiries for Bridal Fabrics really begin to pick up pace and whether you are a bride to be searching for the perfect material to create your dream gown or a professional seamstress working on a very special commission, our extensive range of beautiful...

One of the top trends for bridal fashion and wedding design for winter 2014 is neutrals. Bridal Fabric in whites and ivories for brides, wintery greens and pale pinks for bridesmaids. This added with a bit of sparkle using beads and sequins is the top trend for weddings this season. Blush Pink Duchess satin for bridesmaids A great Bridal Fabric...

Although what is traditionally known as 'wedding season' may have come to an end a few weeks ago, that does not mean that sales of our most popular Bridal Fabrics have slowed down at all! In fact, over the years we have noticed more and more brides shunning the traditional spring or summer wedding for a winter wonderland spectacular. As...

Now wedding season is drawing to a close, we turn our attentions to next year and start to think about what designs and Bridal Fabrics will be gliding their way down the aisle during wedding season 2015. Already, the biggest fashion houses in the world, including Marchesa and Oscar de la Renta have showcased their gorgeous bridal gowns during Bridal...

In the world of weddings and Bridal Fabrics the biggest news of this last week, and possibly all year, has been the long awaited nuptials of Hollywood power couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The past few years has seen rumour after rumour having us believe that the couple have secretly tied the knot and every time we have been...

According to many celebrity news reporters the most exciting wedding of the month saw Angelina Jolie wear a traditional white wedding dress on her big day to Brad Pitt. Many described the dress as traditional yet comfortable but plain with white floor length antique lace and silk. Lace and silk are beautiful Wedding Fabrics that look and feel elegant and...

It is always important on a wedding day that the groom and friends match the bridal party. Sometimes this can be very difficult to achieve, especially where bespoke dresses are chosen, or the bridal party has chosen an unusual fabric off the peg. There is always an easy answer to how to match turn to our vast selection of Wedding...

The typical wedding dress is usually a white or ivory shade and it is very rare to see many dresses of a different colour. Recently singer Adam Levine tied the knot with the beautiful victoria secret model Behati Prinsloo and she choose elegant alternative Wedding Fabrics and shades to complete her look. Behati Prinsloo's wedding dress was made by the...

As wedding season draws to a close, so too does our series of articles detailing our most popular and best selling Wedding Fabrics. For this final instalment, we look to one of the most widely used bridal fabrics on the market. This little gem is used in almost every kind of wedding celebration for everything from venue dressing to the...