Wedding Hat Advice

Practical guidance on choosing a wedding hat as Mother of the Bride or Groom — hat shapes, comfort, fit, etiquette and care from a Winchester milliner.

Pretty in Pink: Choosing the Perfect Mother of the Bride Hat for Your Wedding Outfit

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.

Wedding Hat Advice

Simon Meanwell-Ralph

9 min read

Later-in-life bride wearing an ivory perching pillbox bridal hat with flower and short veiling, holding a bouquet as confetti falls outside the ceremony venue - by Marvellous Millinery, Winchester.

A Joyful Wedding at Any Age: Elegant Bridal Hats and Headpieces for the Later-in-Life Bride

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.

Wedding Hat Advice

Simon Meanwell-Ralph

7 min read