To accomplish this goal, I interviewed Youngsong Martin, a former fashion designer and innovator, and creator of the highly coveted Wildflower Linens. Her knowledge and innate passion for textiles are truly inspiring, and during our conversation, Youngsong shared her expertise as well as her invaluable insight into the process of selecting the ideal linen to suit your wedding theme and lifestyle.

Youngsong discussed several elements to consider when selecting the linen for your most special day.  First, she discussed the importance of selecting linens with textures and elements that would be consistent with your wedding theme.

“If you are having a South Western theme, you would want to use linens with a more rustic and earthy texture, such as suede,” she advised.  Similarly, if you’re having a garden theme, you would want to consider using a light and airy fabric such as organza, which has a texture reminiscent of delicate flower petals. Expanding on the idea of pairing theme with texture, Youngsong added, “If your inspiration is Buckingham Palace, go for really rich and opulent linens.”

An additional tip concerned lighting, Youngsong explains that although texture, theme, and color are equally important elements when selecting your linen, it is vital to consider how your linens will be illuminated in order to maximize your desired effect.
“Natural fibers usually look best in natural light and the beauty of the more detailed linen textures is often enhanced by a bit of specialty lighting,” she said.