The Fabric

It has been ordered. I went through Thai silks who I've found to be very reliable and incredibly inexpensive for silks. The body of the dress will be a 10mm silk chiffon, in natural...not white. But the faint tint to the fabric is hardly noticeable. The skirt is an embroidered chiffon, also silk. I know the embroidery is a bit flowery, but the texture was needed to add some interest. At least with a white on white, the pattern will not be overwhelming.

Also in the order, a yard of a plum colored charmeuse to divide up among my bridesmaids and those helping with bouquets and decorations.

I still have to purchase the lining and interfacing fabrics, but as a cost cutting measure I may go with polyesters and cottons for these. The total for what I've purchased so far is just under $80. I'm hoping to keep the whole project under $150.