Wedding Gown Lace Glossary

There are very few types of fabric that can say wedding like piece of lace. Lace has a long history of being associated with weddings and wedding gowns. Did you know there is more than one type of lace, our wedding gown lace glossary will help you know and Alencon from a Venice.

Alencon Lace:

The most popular lace with a background of flowers and swag designs.

Chantilly Lace:

a pattern of flowers and ribbons across white netting.

Duchesse Lace:

raised floral designs on an irregular spaced lace net.

Guipure Lace:

Large flower or other motif’s connected by a few thin threads.

Ribbon Lace:

A random ribbon pattern sewn over a regular spaced net background.

Schiffli Lace:

delicate embroidery patterns over a lightweight lace netting.

Spanish Lace:

flat roses sewn over of lace netting.

Venice Lace:

heavy designs that resemble embroidery with leaves floral or other patterns.