Question
Does the mother of the bride have to wear a hat? My daughter is getting married on Sydney Harbour later this month and I do not suit hats and I hate having ‘hat hair’, particularly if I need to take it off for dancing later.
Dorothy, via e-mail.
Answer
These days dress codes are far more relaxed. If you feel a hat is not your thing or not appropriate with your outfit, then it really is fine not to wear one.
My sister was recently married and my mother did opt for the hat option because she felt it completed her outfit and made her feel special on the day. She had a comb on hand to deal with hat hair after the ceremony.
Most importantly, you want to feel comfortable on this special day and not be worrying about a hat or your hair. This really is a case of each to their own.
The AWW Fashion Team
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