For female royal wedding guests, nothing matters more than deciding which colourful bird feathers to strap atop their heads for the big day. Those of us watching the ceremony on the telly — at a venue that encourages showy hats, perhaps — can sympathize with the plight. We found the best places to find your own wedding hat, because nothing says “elegant spring wedding” quite like a peacock feather strapped to your temple.
Lilliput Hats
This store hosts stunning collections of hats for women, and owner Karyn Gingras even has a Kate Middleton model on display. For the daring, we love the feather bucket in the Couture Collection; for the sweet romantic, we like the large May in the Romantic Collection.
Where to buy: Lilliput Hats, 462 College Street, 416-536-5933
KC’s Hats
Not to be outdone by Lilliput’s “Kate” hat, KC’s Hats actually has an entire collection dedicated to the royal wedding, including many exquisite pieces of Kate’s favourite millinery — the fascinator.
Where to buy: Belle Boutique, 998 Bathurst Steet, 416-538-0998
Biltmore Hats
"Canada’s Master Hatters since 1917" (according to itself), this company creates hats for both men and women. Any of the hats shown on their online catalogue are sure to make heads turn.
Where to buy: The Hatter, 1794 Avenue Road, 416-783-8233
Toronto Hats and Wedding Bridal Millinery Service
You can’t go wrong when the official milliner of the company is simply called the Hat Lady. We dig the flirty spring pillbox hat.
Where to buy: The Hats Shop at Edith’s Fashions, 1113 Finch Avenue West, 416-445-9170
Big It Up
If you’re more downtown than uptown, then you might consider this store and its Monte ribbon floppy hat for a classic, not-trying-so-hard-but-still-looking-good look.
Where to buy: Big It Up, 58 Spadina Avenue, 416-591-0864
