My First Bridal Headpiece

In August I began work on my first bridal headpiece. Anna, my friends sister heard that I was making hats and commissioned me to make her headpiece for her wedding in September. I was thrilled and excited to be asked and so we set to work. When we met, I realised that she was a very organised bride! She had a mood board of all the hats and hairpieces she’d been looking at and had her shoes and jewellery already picked out which made my job a whole lot easier.

She wanted something a little bit different. Something colourful, possibly floral but definitely soft. We picked a fabric and with an idea in mind of what she liked I started experimenting with the floaty, satin fabric. It was a challenge at first as the fabric was so light, but I found a way to work it and it began to take shape. She had also given me a sample of the material being used in her dress and she was delighted that I was able to incorporate it into the piece.

The result was a coral and ivory, floral piece that sat in the side of her hairstyle. I also made two smaller, miniature versions and embellished a set of hair grips with pearls. When all the little, separate pieces were placed in her hair it looked like her hair had been sprinkled with pearls and soft, satin flowers. The idea was that it would all look organic and natural and earthy, but still feminine and colourful. I think we achieved our objective… Let me know what you think!