THE HAT BRIDE

Once upon a time not too long ago, a hat perched atop a bride's head instead of a long flowing veil was society's code for second time around brides or a woman over forty tying the knot.  Fast forward a few years and the bridal hat has a whole new identity. Today, wearing one on your wedding day has more to do with creating a style savvy statement that defines you. If you're considering opting for a hat to top off your wedding day look, you have a whole array of choices out there from wide-brimmed picture hats to small fascinators  titled on the side of the head with wisps of netting.  Here are a few of my faves . . .

Cocktail Hats-Include toques, pancakes and beanies to name just a few.  Small and brimless, these hats sit tilted or perched atop the head, usually accented with flowers or a spray of long feathers; a cover of net or nose veil typically wraps all or part of the face.   All cocktail hats look great with upswept hair and most silhouettes.  These above by Batcakes Couture  add a touch of whimsy with marabou and ostrich feathers

 
Fascinators-A sort of hybrid between head band and cocktail hat, a fascinator is a hair decoration fastened to a band or comb with accents of either feathers, beads, crystals or florals.  The ones pictured above are by Batcakes Couture

Photos by Stephanie Williams Photography
Dresses by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride
First photo of picture Hat by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride

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HE LOVES ME!

 

 

Okay, I might be a tad bit early here with daisies but if you're perchance planning a summer wedding I promise it will inspire.  And, it might just get you thinking about a Summer of Love or Field of Daises theme.  For me  Daisies evoke youth, sunlight and whimsy.  The daisy was prominent in 1960s fashion and became one of the the symbols of peace and love . . . .

CREDITS

Top photo: Daisy hat by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride

Daisy shoes and purse photo via tumblr/ Daisy Dress and earrings 

Daisy floppy-brimmed hat and belt by Amy-Jo Tatum

Daisy hair photo/ bouquet by Heavenly Blooms

Daisy cake photo via Pinterest/ Daisy bouquet from Ruffled Blog via Pinterest

Daisy cupcakes via Daisy Pink Cupcake Blog/ Daises in bike basket photo via Pinterest

Table setting photo via Stone Gable Blog

Yellow macaroon photo via Pinterest/ Daisy cake via Pinterest

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OUT OF A JANE AUSTEN NOVEL

Lizzy, Jane and Emma--a trio of strong female characters from this literary icon's romantic novels that have endured the centuries.  Evocative of 19th Century oil paintings, these images celebrate the essence of romance--simple silhouettes in soft flowing fabrics and delicate laces.  Add some fine china and a few carefully chosen accessories into the mix and it's a real teatime o f inspiration for all you die hard romantics.  BTW the china is from my own collection--I've been scouting flea markets and garage sales for years now and have ended up with a hodge podge of flowery and flow blue teacups, salad plates, tea pots--you name it,   my clients always get the royal treatment . . .

All gowns and headpieces by Amy-Jo Tatum 

Top photo: The Margaret Gown/Photo 2: The Cabbage Rose Picture Hat

Photo 3: The Jayne Gown

Photos 4 & 5: The Oralie Fascinator

Photo 6: The Shanisse Fascinator

Photo 7: The Emma Gown and Antique Lace Picture Hat (price on request)

Photo 8: The Lydia Hat  (price on request)

Photos 9 &10: The Trilby Hat and Lizzy Gown

All gown prices on Request

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HATS AND FLOWERS

I always said if there were a sequel to Breakfast at Tiffany's, we'd find Holly Golightly sporting a hat on her wedding day. Since HG is really that zanier side of Audrey Hepburn that surfaced in the 1960s, she set the trend for le chapeau as an item of chic rather than a required accessory. So brides of today are following her lead, wearing a hat to clinch a whole bridal look while expressing a little panache . .Silk and tulle fascinator and cabbage rose picture hat available through Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal under Head Chic.

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