Have you been invited to a glamorous wedding or event, and are you looking to elevate your outfit to the next level with a striking headband or a hat with a wow factor? Then you've come to the right place. As a wedding guest you might not feel so inclined to splash out on a bespoke headpiece as say, the bride or the mother of the bride or groom, might be. However, if you do want to buy a special headpiece, we have a great post on the best places to do that here. But if you have a few weddings in the diary for the year ahead, it might not be sustainable in terms of your budget, nor is it as sustainable in terms of the environment. With that in mind, we've compiled an extensive list of the best places to hire spectacular wedding guest hats, hair pieces and headbands in Ireland and the UK made by incredibly talented designers and milliners. You're being kind to the planet and your pocket!
Why Hire a Wedding Guest Hat or Headpiece?
Instead of compromising on your style, you can still achieve the full elegance and glamour by choosing to hire a bespoke or designer luxury headpiece. Ireland's top milliners now offer rental services giving you the opportunity - and glamorous excuse - to try beautiful styles for your different occasions. And yes, this means that you can sport it for only a fraction of the cost! Weddings in particular pull out all the fashion stops, and with them come a lot of pre and post-wedding events. Whether you are looking to rock a glitz headband or top of an outfit with a bespoke hat or head piece - these Irish and UK milliners, designers and boutiques offer it all with an extensive selection of styles and colours to choose from. Happy shopping!
Where to Hire a Wedding Hat in Ireland
Allison Roe Millinery
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €25 - €70
Products: Bespoke Hat & Headpiece Hire
Hire Frame: 3 days
Visit: Allison Roe Millinery
Edel Ramberg Designs
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €49.95 - €70
Products: Hair Bows & Hats
Hire Frame: 3 - 6 days
Visit: Edel Ramberg Designs
Jennifer's Hat Emporium
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €35 - €90
Products: Head Pieces and Hats
Hire Frame: 3 - 5 days
Visit: Jennifers Hat Emporium
Marc Millinery
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €20 - €50
Products: Headpieces & Hats
Hire Frame: 4 days
Visit: Marc Millinery
Aria Boutique
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €40 – €60
Products: Head Pieces & Hats
Hire Frame: 3 - 4 days
Visit: Aria Boutique
The Beaded Gem
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €30 - €50
Products: Hats, headpieces, headbands
Hire Frame: 4 days
Visit: The Beaded Gem
Ailish McElroy Millinery
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €70
Products: Hats
Hire Frame: 3 days
Visit: Ailish McElroy Millinery
Harrington Hats
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €25 - €65
Products: Hats & Headpieces
Visit: Harrington Hats
Mary O Halloran Style
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €50 - €80
Products: Hats
Hire Frame: 3 day
Visit: Mary O Halloran Style
Panama and Pearl
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €20 - €40
Products: Hats
Hire Frame: 3 days
Visit: Panama and Pearl
Ruby's Hat Hire
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €35 - €40
Products: Hats
Hire Frame: 5 days
Visit: Rubys Hat Hire
Hat Hire by Caroline
Delivery: Yes
Cost: €40 - €50
Products: Hats, Headbands and Hairpieces
Hire Frame: 3 - 6 days
Visit: Hat Hire by Caroline
Where to Hire a Wedding Hat in the UK
The Hat Club
Delivery: Yes
Cost: £30 - £100
Products: Hats & Headpieces
Hire Frame: 3 days
Visit: The Hat Club
The Hat Hire Boutique
Delivery: No (Appointment only)
Cost: £30-£50
Products: Hats & Headpieces
Hire Frame: Upon agreement
Visit: The Hat Hire Boutique
Stephanie Gallen Millinery
Delivery: Upon enquiry
Cost: £40-£60
Products: Hats & Fascinator
Hire Frame: 4 days
Visit: Stephanie Gallen Millinery
Chanix Millinery
Delivery: Upon enquiry
Cost: £40-£60
Products: Hats and Fascinator
Hire Frame: 3 days
Visit: Chanix Millinery
Camilla Rose Millinery
Delivery: Yes
Cost: £30-£95
Products: Hats, Headbands & Fedoras
Hire Frame: 5 days
Visit: Chanix Millinery
Other Sustainable Wedding Outfit Alternatives:
If you feel a tinge of guilt at splashing out on a 'wear it once' item because of budget or the environment, then why not hire your outfit at a fraction of the cost? Let us open a brand new door to the world of circular fashion for yos below we have some great posts that celebrate just that!
Looking to purchase a wedding hat? Check out our extensive list of milliners and boutiques right here! Or check out our Wedding Guest Style Guide for some extra inspiration!