wedding hat inspiration

Wedding Hat Inspiration

Photography by Mark Horton Photos

Have you thought about your wedding hat? We’re talking bridal, Mother of The Bride, and groom… well, if you haven’t, you’ve come to the right place. We’re coming at you head on (tehe, pun), with a whole hoard of inspiration. A wedding hat can seriously elevate your look, and add a little something extra. A bridal jumpsuit and trilby? Oh, we’re here for it. So, whether you’re looking for something with a modern vibe, or more classic styling, we’ve got you covered. So, it’s time to get your scroll on! 


Wedding hat inspiration 

Bridal Hats 

Let’s talk bridal. Specifically, bridal hats. Let’s begin with a little Bridgerton energy; a more classic style that was brought back by the popular Netflix show. Think lace gowns, high necks, and big hat energy. So, if you’re seriously into that look, you can find it perfectly captured in this Italian themed micro wedding. The floppy straw hat works perfectly against the romantic ruffled gown. Or perhaps you’re looking for something a little different? We’re all about the short bridal gowns, Dr Martens wedding shoes, now pair that with a stylish fedora? Oh, you’ve got yourself a serious look. Remember, your wedding hat doesn’t need to stay on for the entire day. You can simply choose to throw it on for some seriously chic couples portraits. So, in short, it’s a big old yes from us. 

Straw Wedding Hat

It’s giving us Little House On The Prairie… but with a side of fashion. Actually, we love a straw hat. An adorable addition that provides a little boho chic look. If you’re loving the look already, then don’t miss out on Lola & Virro’s wedding day, because if there’s one bride who is seriously pulling it off… then it’s this lady right here! We absolutely love the floral embellishment, or tied around the front with a bold ribbon. Add a pair of statement earrings and you're good to go...

Groom in a beige wedding suit holding hands with his bride in a lace wedding dress and straw cowgirl hat
Bride wears straw wedding hat and off the shoulder boho wedding gown whilst holding pastel peach bouquet
Bride wears floppy straw hat with high neck lace romantic wedding gown with ruffles for Italian micro wedding
Bride in a straw hat with fresh flowers kissing her husband at their destination wedding

Floppy Hats

Could this be the look for you? Well, a number of our brides have pulled it off… and for good reason! This flirty little number is a beautiful addition, and whether you’re looking for that Bridgerton Bride vibe, or something a little more classic, we’ve got the inspiration you could be looking for to ensure you find the right floppy hat for your Big Day! In fact, real bride Susie has seriously pulled off the look… 

Bride wears high neck ruffled lace romantic wedding gown complete with floppy straw wedding hat for Italian micro wedding
Bride in a satin wedding dress and floppy sun hat at registry office wedding
Bride wears floppy fabric bridal hat whilst holding colourful bouquet and wearing boho chic lace wedding gown
Two brides in boho wedding dresses with one bride in a red floppy bridal hat
Bride in a short wedding dress with long sleeves and wide rim floppy hat

Wide Rim Hats

Now, we must say, real bride Sarah-Jane seriously set things on fire in her Net-A-Porter wedding dress, and of course, she accessorised to perfection with her wide rim hat! We just love how chic she looks for her intimate Marylebone Town Hall wedding. Complete with loose curls to frame your face, it’s a serious winner in our eyes. Oh, and a personalised touch too? Our brides are really ahead of the game with this one...

City wedding with bride in a short wedding dress with long sleeves and bridal hat arm in arm with her groom in a grey suit
Personalised Fedora bridal hat with dried wedding flowers
Bride in a beige fedora bridal hat and wedding jumpsuit and cape
Bride wears her mothers wedding suit with a hat at small intimate wedding

Fedora Hats

Now, we have plenty of brides who have absolutely smashed their look with a Fedora. From real bride Chelsea, in her incredible Nadine Merabi trouser suit complete with pearls, to Sarah, in her wedding jumpsuit and cape. Honestly, the vibes are immaculate. A fedora is just one of those hats that seems to suit everyone. So, pair with your favourite sunglasses and get ready to head down the street for those all-important couples portraits. 

East Asian boho bride in a lace wedding dress and brown fedora bridal hat embracing her groom
Stylish bride at an industrial wedding in a white satin wedding dress, pink wedding jacket and Fedora hat
Tattooed bride walks along street wearing short wedding gown, Dr Martens and black hat whilst holding bridal bouquet
Stylish bride in a bridal suit with pearls and Fedora hat with long bow tied to the rim
Boho bride in a lace wedding dress with beige Fedora hat covered in dried flower decor
Bride wears white fedora wedding hat and bridal suit complete with lace top whilst standing in the street on wedding day
Bride sits outside at table whilst wearing black bridal hat, white ruffled long sleeve mini dress and pearl shoes
Bride wears neutral toned hat with dried flowers around the rim in boho styling complete with pastel floral gown

Beret Hats

If you’re feeling an Emily In Paris moment, but with a side of wedding, then the beret is for you. It’s also the perfect opportunity to add a veil! The two seem to work fabulously alongside one another. Since the Juliet Cap has made a serious comeback recently, adding a beret provides a modern twist that we can’t get enough of. 

Manchester City Elopement with bride in a beret bridal hat with birdcage veil
LGBTQI+ elopement with bride in a short wedding dress and veil bridal hat with birdcage veil
Stylish bride in a short wedding dress with patterned boots and a bridal hat
Bride in a celestial maxi wedding dress with star beret

Groom Hats

We’d like to start a petition for more grooms to get their hat on, because we’re loving it! Could this look from Kevin & Sarah’s wedding be any cooler? The answer is no, it can’t. That velvet blazer, that fedora, that STYLE. We’d also like to take a moment to appreciate this boho look, complete with braces and checkered trousers - you know we love something a little different. Hey, even if you’re feeling a little Peaky Blinders number, we’re pretty certain you could get away with it these days (thank you, Thomas Shelby, for bringing that one back). Although, we’d still suggest staying away from a cap, we’re unsure whether that one will ever make its way into weddings…

Groom laughs whilst wearing straw hat and sunglasses on his wedding day
Groom wears black hat on his wedding day next to his groom who wears white suit with cape holding brightly coloured floral bouquet
Groom wears black fedora hat, red braces and white shirt with checkered trousers whilst leaning against tree
Groom wears bright red lipstick with matching suit and top hat whilst next to his groom who wears all pink suit
Groom wears white trilby complete with black ribbon and smiles sweetly at his bride walks down the aisle
Groom wears a brown hat on his wedding day whilst sitting on a car beside his bride in a gold vintage wedding dress
Groom wears blue top hat and cream coloured waistcoat whilst kissing his in a field
Confetti moment with stylish groom in a velvet blazer with black tie and black groom hat on his wedding day
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Mother of The Bride Hats 

Now, we’d say this one is pretty big. From fascinators, to bows, to all out hats, there’s plenty of options available. Something you may want to consider is speaking to the bride and seeing if there’s a specific colour or style she would like you to wear, potentially matching with herself or the bridesmaids! Fascinators have become an incredibly popular option in recent years, allowing you to move away from the tradition of a hat and into something a little more modern. Don’t be afraid to play around with colour if your dress allows it! Now, don’t let us stop you… get hat hunting! 

Mother of The Bride helps with veil whilst wearing traditional hat with silver tones matching her rounded neck lace dress
Mother of The Bride matches her daughter wearing large bow fascinator complete with pearl earrings
Mother of The Bride in a pale pink fascinator match her pale pink dress | Rosie Kelly Photography | <a href="https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/aswarby-rectory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See more of this real wedding</a>
Mother of the groom first look in a beige headband hat fascinator

Have we tempted you with a wedding hat yet...?


Now, we’ve given you wedding hat inspiration, but can we tempt you with more? From wedding jewellery, to the popular pearl wedding trend, to grooms suit ideas, we’ve got everything. Head on over to our Planning section for all that good stuff, and everything in-between. 


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