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Real wedding stories from customers — see how Mothers of the Bride and Groom have styled their Marvellous Millinery hats, with photos and reflections.


Creating the Perfect Mother of the Bride Hat in Winchester
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

Simon Meanwell-Ralph
7 min read


A Bespoke Picture Wedding Hat in Cornflower and Cerise: A Mother of the Groom Story from My Winchester Studio
Mother of the Groom wearing a bespoke cornflower-and-cerise wedding hat, by Simon at Marvellous Millinery Some commissions stay with me long after the wedding day, and this beautiful picture hat, created late last summer, is one I remember with real fondness. It was designed for a charming Mother of the Groom who wanted something truly special to complement her handmade silk dress. The process began not with the dress itself but with a swatch of exquisite shot silk purchased

Simon Meanwell-Ralph
7 min read


Crafting the Perfect Mother of the Groom Hat – with Rixo Dress & Dior Sandals
Designing a bespoke wedding hat for a proud Mother of the Groom, complementing her Rixo London dress and Dior sandals

Simon Meanwell-Ralph
6 min read


Perfect Mother of the Bride Hat for a Wedding at Salisbury Cathedral
Designing a bespoke wedding hat for a mother of the bride attending a wedding at Salisbury Cathedral was a truly rewarding experience.

Simon Meanwell-Ralph
5 min read
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