Wondering where to find wedding hats, headbands and headpieces in Ireland? You’re not alone. Headpieces have always popular with mothers of the bride and groom, and wedding guests, but now many brides themselves are getting in on the hat action too. From fascinators and hat bands (a Kate Middleton fave) to statement-making wide brim beauties, there are tonnes of options to choose from. Luckily, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing milliners in Ireland, not to mention boutiques offering new and pre-loved options as well as high-street heroes. Whether you want a wedding hat, a custom-made headpiece or something a little more trend-led, you’re sure to find something you love on our list of the best places to shop for wedding hats and headpieces in Ireland.
Boutiques and Milliners' Studios in Ireland
Great mother-of-the-bride boutiques often have lots of wedding hats. Many milliners stock their designs in these boutiques, but some sell pieces directly from their own studios too. It's worth noting lots of these boutiques and milliners offer wedding hat rental as well, so don't be afraid to ask! We've broken down the best places to shop for wedding hats and headpieces by province below.
Leinster
- Kyna Maree, Dublin
- Aura Bridalwear, Dublin
- Marion Cuddy, Dublin
- Marian Gale, Dublin
- Wendy Louise Designs, Longford
- La Créme Boutique, Wexford
- Aoife Kirwan, Laois
- Ashleigh Myles Millinery, Dublin
- Aoife Harrison Design, Dublin
- FAO Millinery, Dublin
Connaught
- Jennifer Wrynne, Leitrim
- Lina Stein, Mayo
- Edel Staunton, Mayo
- Emily Jean Atelier, Galway
- Don't Call Me Dear, Galway
- Michelle Kearns Designs, Galway
- Edel Ramberg, Galway
- Caithriona King Designs, Galway
Munster
- Elizabeth Christina Design, Cork
- Ailish McElroy, Clare
- Carol Kennelly Millinery, Kerry
- Alison Roe, Tipperary
- The Hat Box, Cork
- Rose & Crown, Kerry
- Antoinette O'Connell, Limerick
- Reel Designs, Kerry
- Saraden Designs, Cork
- Marc Millinery, Cork
- Panama & Pearl Millinery, Cork
Ulster
- Lori Muldoon, Armagh
- Grainne Maher, Belfast
- Geraldine Og, Donegal
- Davina Lynch, Cavan
- Leonora Ferguson Millinery, Tyrone
- Millinery by Laura, Belfast
- The Season Hats Derry & London
- Crowned by Catherine, Tyrone
- McConville Crowns, Armagh
Milliners Making Custom Wedding Hats in Ireland
- Aoife Kirwan
- Laura Kinsella
- Aura Bridalwear
- Wendy Louise
- Lina Stein
- Carol Kennelly
- Lori Muldoon
- Aoife Harrison Design
- Deb Fanning
- Sass & Halo
- Emily Jean Atelier
- Alison Roe
- Suzie Mahoney Designs
- Kyna Maree
- Ashleigh Myles Millinery
- Michelle Kearns Designs
- Caithriona King Designs
Online & Department Stores
Department stores can be safe bet, particularly in the summer because they'll have the season's most popular styles under one roof. Browsing online is also worth a try, especially if you're not very used to wearing hats and need to get some inspiration. It's also an easy way to buy from a milliner based overseas.
DESIGNERS
- AB Ellie
- AM Faulkner
- Anthony Peto
- Awon Golding
- Carrie Jenkinson
- Fernanda Lewis Millinery
- Gibson Bespoke
- Jess Collett Miliner
- Laura Cathcart Millinery
- Lock & Co. Hatters
- Philip Treacy
- Stephen Jones Millinery
ONLINE STORES
- Accessorize
- ASOS
- BHLDN
- Brown Thomas
- Coast
- McElhinneys
- Etsy
- Harrods
- Net-a-Porter
- Not on the High Street
Vintage and Pre-Loved Wedding Hats
Whether you're looking for something that nobody else will have or you want to nab a bargain, it's always worth remembering vintage boutiques and second-hand shops. Your local high street will be your best bet for charity shops that stock wedding hats, and there are some amazing vintage boutiques across Ireland.
- Dirty Fabulous, Monaghan
- The Harlequin, Dublin
- Jean Cronin, Dublin
- Jenny Vander, Dublin
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