Hats at weddings

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.

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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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