The guide to wearing a hat at a wedding!

The sun is coming and ceremonies such as weddings, baptisms... are also part of it! It's often an opportunity to wear very dressy clothes and other more daring outfits. A beautiful occasion indeed, but which hat are you going to wear?

The hat for a summer wedding 

The advantage of a summer wedding is that you can wear a stylish accessory that can also protect you from the sun and keep your head cool. In terms of look, you'll have a choice of many shapes, compositions, and colors, you can even dare to wear bright colors!

If you like the very sophisticated and voluminous side, the fascinator will be your best ally! Whether in light or darker tones, you'll have the choice, if you like feathers and other decorative elements, you'll have plenty to enjoy!

Otherwise, we offer simpler but equally elegant models: straw hats. Available in many shapes, colors... It will satisfy the greatest number. It also has the advantage of being very light and comfortable to wear. What could be more chic than a wide-brimmed straw hat or a Panama hat for a wedding?! The Panama is a classic that you can even keep afterwards for strolling around town or on vacation. Pretty nice, isn't it?

Especially since the Panama hat is a very easy accessory to wear and match with many outfits. It suits both women and men, and you can even find models for children. Whether with a casual or very dressy outfit, it's THE elegant hat in all simplicity. In bleached or natural straw from Ecuador, the Panama is unanimously appreciated.

If you're at the forefront of fashion and details, you surely couldn't have missed the Provençal hat trend. A straw accessory, featuring wide brims with a small crown. The Provençal has been brought back into fashion, notably by the famous French designer Simon Jacquemus. You can also opt for a large exterior grosgrain ribbon in a more original color or pattern for the occasion. Don't hesitate to wear a hat with your whole family, it's even better!

The straw hat also has the quality of being wearable by everyone, women, men, and children. We recommend classic shapes such as the trilby hat, for a trendy and casual style, if you like originality, the porkpie will be your friend with its vintage and offbeat side, or the boater hat for a 1920s Gatsby-style look.

A hat for a winter wedding 

Some couples choose to have a wedding during the winter season. An original choice, but increasingly common. The hat will then be the essential accessory to bring the final touch to your outfit while keeping you warm.

Whether for men or women, the felt hat is a must-have. For a rather feminine look, we recommend a wide-brimmed felt hat for a timeless and elegant look, the fedora hat can also be a character accessory, or a cloche hat for a retro and trendy look. As for colors, opt for neutral and dark colors, but most importantly, ones that perfectly match your outfit.

For men, we suggest focusing on a simple and timeless model such as the fedora, the trilby

or the porkpie. If you have an eye for detail, don't hesitate to match your accessory to your jacket or other clothes that are an integral part of your festive outfit.

For the more daring, you'll find the famous top hat, THE hat for rather conventional weddings. It will give a very chic and vintage touch to any outfit.

Keep in mind that the most important thing is to be confident and sure of the outfit you're wearing. There's nothing more elegant and pleasant to look at than a person fully owning their look. So don't wait any longer and dare! 

When to remove your hat at a wedding?

During a wedding ceremony, wearing a hat can allow you to add the perfect finishing touch to your outfit for an elegant and refined style. However, it's important to respect certain rules during the event. Indeed, while your hat is an ideal fashion accessory, it should be removed as soon as you are indoors. Whether it's in the church or the reception hall, you should therefore take it off. This tradition comes from the Middle Ages when it was customary to remove one's helmet as a sign of allegiance to one's lord. It has thus remained a mark of trust and respect.

If you opt for a fascinator, the discretion and sobriety of this type of headwear may allow you to keep it on in church, however, it should be removed during the meal.

What wedding hairstyle with a hat?

Every detail counts to highlight the refinement of your outfit and opt for a style that emphasizes the exceptional nature of this day. If you wish to add a hat, many chic hairstyles will allow you to wear it elegantly. You can create a low ballerina bun, a braided or bohemian bun, or even a French twist, loose or messy bun. Whatever the wedding theme, you are assured to perfectly match it with a unique style that resembles only you.

Chapellerie Traclet: the accessory for your most beautiful events

With over 20 years of experience, Chapellerie Traclet accompanies you for each of your events with quality hats and expert advice. Our passionate team is at your service and shares detailed articles on how to choose your headwear or maintain it sustainably. You benefit from a high-end service to stand out with refinement and style during your celebrations.