Wedding Hats for the Mother of the Bride or Groom

Few modern women, especially young mothers of the bride or groom, are used to any

kind of formal headwear, particular the styles which are expected at weddings, namely wide brimmed hats or fascinators.

How ever unfamiliar you are with wearing a formal style of hat on your head, you'll find styles and shapes to suit all face shapes and hair lengths.

When going shopping for your hat, make sure you choose a larger store where you will have a good range of styles to choose from, and remember to take a color swatch of your dress or outfit.

If your budget allows, the place to get that special look is a milliner, who will create or style something to work with your outfit. You can also find some one-off creations in smaller boutiques and shops.

Before you start, here's some ideas & inspiration:-

If you're unsure about how you'll look, take a friend along and a digital camera - that way you can try on several styles, photograph them and then compare the photos at your leisure over a coffee.  

Once you've chosen & bought your hat, you'll want to chat with your hair stylist about how you have your hair styled to make the most of your hat and looking great in the wedding photos.

Fascinators & Pillbox Hats

Some women may suit or prefer to wear a smaller style of headwear, such as the fascinator or pillbox.  These tend to be suitable for the more petite woman, though the best thing is to try on a variety of styles to see which you feels suits you best.

The fascinator can be quite a dramatic headpiece, often being made from feathers, fabric, beads or flowers, attached to a headband.  

Fascinators come in a range of shades and colors and tend to cost less than more traditional forms of head wear.

These make a fabulous hair accessory and can be worn by both moms and wedding guests.

Fascinator Image courtesy of Stephendl Flickr