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Pink is a timeless favourite for the Mother of the Bride — and for good reason. In this guide, Winchester milliner Simon Meanwell-Ralph explores the full spectrum of pink shades, from bold fuchsia to soft blush, and explains how to find your perfect tone. Discover how a bespoke pink hat can complete your wedding day look with elegance, confidence, and one-of-a-kind style.

When a customer arrives with a beautifully embroidered statement coat, I know I am about to create something rather special. This commission began with an exquisite spring-green embroidered coat from Favourbrook Womenswear, sprinkled with florals in berry pinks, soft neutrals, and hints of gold, chosen for a daughter’s wedding. I designed a bespoke wedding hat that would feel perfectly in tune with the coat, not competing with the embroidery, but lifting the whole look and br

Elegant bridal headpieces for later-in-life brides and second weddings, handmade in my Winchester studio. From perching pillbox hats to a whisper of veiling, I will help you choose a flattering, properly bridal style that feels comfortable and completely you.