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I’ve had plans early on to have a damask wedding. But can you believe all of the different damask patterns out there?! Insanity. Damask means so many different things, from very floral patterns to more graphic ones.
I’ve flip flopped all over the place on what pattern was really for us, and have finally landed on the fabric that I had chosen from the very, very beginning.
This “Amsterdam Black & White” from Warehouse Fabrics is $7.98/yd, so it’s pretty comparable to other damask fabrics out there that I’ve seen. You can purchase samples from Warehouse Fabrics for $2.50, which I did forever ago. When I received my sample in the mail, I was pleasantly surprised - it’s not a lightweight cotton fabric.
If I’d looked at the description more closely, I would have seen that it was categorized as a lightweight upholstery/drapery fabric. Perfect! Because I plan to (have my mom!) turn this fabric into 18×18 table squares, I like that it will be a little more substantial and have a richer feel.
Ahh… I just love damask. Something about the pattern is so pleasing to me. I can’t wait to see how it “pops” at the reception!
Are you a damask bride? How did you choose your pattern and where did you find it?
i LOVE my damask accents =)
ours don’t all match…because i bought my runners off another bride. and then i found a different digital file for our paper products….and then we found super cheap damask invites at michael’s we’re jazzing up.
and yay for damask brides!!
I love damask (obviously) and am always looking for more ways to incoporate it into my wedding. I’m not “married” to one print just yet. . .
@Hayley:
We’re a little all over the place too…our designer used a damask on our invitations that far more floral…but I’ve decided that no one else will really notice the difference but me 
Is anyone doing a damask cake? I flip flop on this one…can’t make up my mind
I was going to be a damask bride, but like you I couldn’t really find the right damask, so I think we’re sticking with more general black and white accents. Table cards etc will probably have some kind of damask print though.
For cake, we’re just sticking with a white cake with black ribbon, and then flowers on top.
I love it! If I had to do it all over again we would likely go with damask.
I love the damask you picked out!! I can’t wait to see how you’re incorporating it!
we MIGHT be doing a damask cake….but our bakery doesn’t do fondant, only buttercream….so i have to see if they can do it well before i commit =)
I had damask runners and I made borders to the meus and table name listings. Basically I had to go with what I could find, which wasn’t much, but in the end the fabric matched the stationery pretty well!
@Miss Stiletto:
What’s your accent color? Or are you sticking solely with black and white?
I’m a damask bride, as well…I love following other damask weddings! I also ordered my fabric from Warehouse Fabrics, they’re great to work with.
We went with alternate table runners/mats of the Madison (black and white) and Traditions. Well, we’re currently in the process of making about 25. I think we’re halfway done so far. =)
@Hayley: We also purchased the damask Gartner Studio invitation set from Michael’s…they are SO lovely, aren’t they?
We’re doing a really bold green (I call it “grass” but I think more people would call it “emerald” but not quite a jewel tone). I’m trying to keep the accent as just that - slight touches of the color but not overwhelming. Are you doing an accent color?
Fortunately my mom sews like crazy so she’ll be doing the runners
How lucky to have your mom do the sewing for you, things are going to look so great and I can’t wait to see!
That’s a beautiful print! And you’re right, there are so many different kinds that it can be hard to choose — good pick!
@ miss pinot grigio
i LOVE the invites, they’re so pretty, and such a good price…..hence me talking the boy into us getting fun metallic envelopes to match =) and maybe switch the black ribbon for lime rgeen to match our accent!
I’m a damask bride! I’m using Michael Miller’s “Dandy Damask’ in Latte- it’s a tan-on-ivory pattern. It’s going on all my tables and accents. He has lots of color choices but I went with the tan to keep it more neutral. I also sent the fabric to my baker and my cake will look just like it!
I actually bought the dandy damask in black and white make cute clutches for my bridesmaids (to be blogged later…super simple!)…so I was going to go with that on the tables, but I ended up just going back to my old favorite as posted above…but seriously, damask, too many choices!
@Miss Stiletto: I love your fabric choice… I’m so excited to read all of your blogs!!
@ miss stiletto
you’re MAKING clutches??
so, you’re a damask bee, and crafty, AND you have a shoe obsession too…..are we twins?
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Mrs. Stiletto, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, Non-Profit/Fundraising Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Engineer and Photographer Engagement Date: March 2, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: The 19th Century Club About Me: My fiance and I love living in the city of Chicago with our cats Basil and Linus, and vow to never move to the suburbs if we can possibly avoid it! We’ve poured ourselves into planning a wedding that reflects our personal style - modern and high contrast with a vintage twist. Blogging keeps me creative, baking keeps me happy, and grande nonfat no foam sugar free vanilla lattes keep me sane.
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