With the wedding season now upon us, whether you are the bride, groom, or wedding guest, it’s time to think about completing your outfit with the perfect hat.
Rules surrounding wedding guest millinery are not what they once were however here at Lock & Co. Hatters we firmly believe that choosing the right piece is both a decision of style and etiquette.
A top hat is considered a formal wedding hat and is most commonly worn with tails. Both grey and black top hats are deemed acceptable, with the pinnacle being a vintage silk (we lovingly restore these at No. 6 St. James’s).
To ensure the perfect fit, we recommend booking an appointment at our London hat shop to have your head measured with a conformateur.
Master Hatters tip: When wearing a top hat at a wedding, it should be straight, levelled at about two fingers above the eyebrows.
Top hat wedding etiquette: Toppers should be removed in the church or inside the reception venue, even for photographs.
Choosing your hat or outfit first is a personal preference but no matter the order, our team of stylists are on hand to help. Our London showroom houses our exclusive collection of occasion and couture hats for you to try, so be sure to book an appointment via our Contact Us page.
Stylist’s tip: we recommend bringing the outfit you are planning to wear, or at the very least, a photograph of yourself in it.
Wedding hat etiquette: Women’s hats at weddings are a fashion accessory and a crucial part of their outfits so they do not need to remove their hats when going indoors. However, a woman would remove a large-brimmed hat in church (so as not to block someone else’s view of the bride and groom) and at a wedding sit-down dinner.
At Lock & Co, we understand your cherished role as the mother of the bride or groom on one of the most memorable days of your child’s life. Every detail of your ensemble should reflect the specialness of a day full of beauty and love. A perfect hat will bring you confidence and add timeless elegance and grace to your wedding day outfit.
Our couture collection features meticulously crafted mother-of-the-bride weddinghats and mother-of-the-groom wedding hats. Whether you prefer a classic look, sophisticated statement pieces or delicate, understated designs, our couture hats offer a perfect balance of style, personality, and refinement. From classic pillbox hats, glamorous
fedoras, exquisite perchers or a showstopping wide-brimmed design, our wedding hats for the mother of the bride or groom ensure you feel confident and effortlessly elegant on this special occasion.
Explore our stunning collection of mother of the bride wedding hats to find the perfect couture headpiece for celebrating this unforgettable day.
Traditionally, gentlemen keep their hat on when arriving at the ceremony and while outdoors, but remove it upon entering a place of worship or other indoor venue, unless local custom dictates otherwise. For wedding photographs and formal greetings, taking your hat off can be a courteous
gesture, while wearing it for parts of the celebration allows it to remain a distinctive part of your wedding attire.
Lock & Co’s Head Millinery Designer has designed a stunning collection of bridal hats & wedding veils. From a swoon-worthy tulle chapel veil to a duchess satin wedding hat.
Today topping off your wedding gown has more to do with choice and whatever makes you look and feel your best.
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