Avril is
literally brimming
with hat ideas!
With Valentine’s Day over, sunny days
Q We can’t find a venue that we both agree on and it’s
are just round the corner. It’s time to think
starting to get us down. We just can’t decide where to
about what you will be wearing on your
hold the event! Please help! (Lesley, Aberdeen)
head for that summer wedding. But how
A This is really quite a common problem. Considerations
do you find the perfect hat for that
such as how many people you plan to invite, what sort of
catering you would like and where you want to hold the
perfect outfit?
reception, can all go some way to finding a suitable
As a general, never wear a hat that is wider than your location. Try coming up with five factors and you should
shoulders - this applies to ALL ladies, (only Royal Ascot is
be able to find somewhere to accommodate both your
the exception to this important rule).
needs (and those of your guests!)
If you want to appear taller, choose a style that has an
upswept brim. Conversely if you are lucky to be tall and
Q I feel really overwhelmed with all the details I need to
want to minimise this, for example if your partner is
organise for my wedding. Where on earth do I begin?
shorter than you, choose a shallow crowned hat, ideally
(Katy, Newtonhill)
with a flattish or downturned brim.
A Even if you have dreamed of your wedding day since
Ladies who wear glasses should choose a brim that turns
you were a little girl, most brides will admit to feeling
up at the front as this will ‘open up’ your face. more than a little overwhelmed as the big day
If your face is long and/or thin, avoid hats with too wide a brim
approaches. Have you considered using our Dedicated 2
as this will only serve to emphasise the shape of your face.
Weddings Manual which is a step by step guide that will
steer you through the process? Also bear in mind that not
Remember that the way your hat is trimmed can make all
all the decisions should be down to you and that you can
the difference. Lots of carefully placed feathers can add
choose to have as extravagant a wedding as you want.
both size and height. Don’t feel pressured into having a low key affair if you
Your hairstyle and cut needs to be considered. If your hair
want a grand ceremony and vice versa. Whatever you and
is very short, a more standard style of hat will not be
your partner decide should be fine by everyone else!
appropriate. A pillbox, percher style or fascinator is usually
a good choice but again will depend on the outfit.
If you need advice on handling difficult situations or other wedding
related queries Auntie Stacie can help. Write to her at Dedicated 2
If you want something more individual you might choose
Weddings / 1 Rubislaw Place / Aberdeen / AB10 1XN or email
stacie@d2marketing.co.uk. Auntie Stacie regrets that letters or
to have your hat designed especially for you. In these emails cannot be answered personally.
current times of mass
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