Voile or Chiffon?

Can the event coordinator at the venue tell you what they usually use? Do they have the fabric to set it up for you? Honestly, this will take a lot of fabric.
I think you could get a similar look with chiffon, voile, or tulle- I’d just go look at the different fabrics to make sure you like the color, opacity, and to feel how stiff it is to determine how well you’ll get it to lay. In my understanding voile is more stiff than chiffon, but I’m most familiar with tulle from our projects. Good luck!

View Quoted Comment Thanks, Jessica! They don’t have the fabric, I would have to order. Our venue coordinator didn’t have much guidance — just said 60” width was probably enough. I was going to order online, but the place I was looking at is delayed bc of COVID, so don’t think I have time to wait for samples and then order. I’m in NYC, so most stores are closed to go shop in person. Really appreciate your help!

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I'm sorry they weren't more help! COVID is causing so many additional frustrations! Can you contact customer service for the place you are ordering and *hopefully* get some details from them about the fabrics you are looking at? If you let them know what you are hoping to do, they may be able to provide some guidance about which is going to flow and lay best.

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@Jessica, that's a great idea! I'll do exactly that. They're the pros after all! Thank you!

Looks like chiffon which drapes better than tulle. 60" wide is plenty.

View Quoted Comment Great to know — thank you! Definitely something I know nothing about, so that’s super useful 👍🏻

I just ordered chiffon, I think it weighs more than tulle, which means it would drape better...fingers crossed 🤞

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Okay, great to know. Thank you. Fingers crossed for you! I'm sure it will be lovely.