Well, let me tell you, when my little girl got hitched, I was in a real tizzy about what to wear on my head. You see, us gals, we gotta have somethin’ fancy up top when our daughters get married. It’s a big day, you know? So, I went lookin’ for mother of the bride hats. Lord, there’s so many of ’em!
Now, I ain’t one for them real big, showy things. Some of them hats are bigger than a washtub! But you gotta have somethin’, right? A mother of the bride hat is kinda like the cherry on top of the sundae. Makes the whole outfit complete.
I looked and looked, and my goodness the price, high price you know! And I tell you, I need to find somethin’ nice, but I need to take care of the money. And I found some good deals on the internet. It is amazing what you can find there!
They got all kinds of mother of the bride hats. Little ones, big ones, ones with feathers, ones with flowers…you name it, they got it. Some of them look like they belong on top of a queen’s head, but it is so beautiful! Some has been handmade, looks very good. I saw one, it said it had been making these things for over ten years, you know I was really interested in it. They even got these things called “fascinators.” Sounds fancy, don’t it? They’re like little hats, but not really. More like a decoration for your hair.
I ended up gettin’ one with a little bit of lace and a few pearls. Nothing too outrageous, but it was just right for me. It matched my dress real nice, and I felt like a million bucks, even if I didn’t spend that much, haha!
And you know, it ain’t just about the hat. Your hair gotta look nice too. The people who do hair have a way to make it look all nice, like a bun or something. They call it a “Chignon,” it’s French, fancy! I tell you, when I go there, it makes me look like I’m younger. My daughter said, “Ma, don’t put too much on,” you know. She thinks I’m going to get all dolled up and embarrass her, haha!
Then, your face, you gotta put somethin’ on it. They call it “makeup.” I don’t use it very much, but on that day, I want to look a little better than normal. It’s my daughter’s big day, after all.
- Hats with flowers: They’re real pretty, especially if the flowers match your dress.
- Hats with feathers: Now these can be a little much, but if you get the right kind, they can look real elegant.
- Those fascinator things: Good if you don’t want a whole big hat on your head.
- Simple hats: Sometimes, less is more, you know? A nice, simple hat can be just as pretty as a fancy one.
Oh, and I saw some people wearin’ these things called “turbans.” Looks like a fancy wrap for your head. They got all kinds of colors and patterns. They look like a good choice for a mother of the bride hat. My friend, Betty, she wore one of them to her daughter’s wedding. Looked real sharp, she did.
The most important thing is to feel good in whatever you choose. You gotta be comfortable, ’cause it’s a long day, you know? Lots of standin’ and smilin’ and takin’ pictures. And you gotta be able to dance! So whatever you do, the mother of the bride hats should fit well, not slip and fall when you dance.
I remember at my cousin’s wedding, the mother of the bride, she had this big ol’ hat on. And when she was dancin’, it flew right off her head! Landed right in the punch bowl! We all had a good laugh about it, but I bet she was mortified. So make sure your hat stays put!
Also, you need to be able to walk with your head held high. Be confident! My old man always said, “Stand tall, shoulders back!” But on the wedding day, I was so happy that I couldn’t stop smiling. My daughter looked beautiful, like an angel.
So, if you’re lookin’ for mother of the bride hats, don’t you worry. There’s plenty out there to choose from. Just find one that you like, that makes you feel good, and that won’t end up in the punch bowl! And remember, it’s your daughter’s special day, but it’s your day too. You get to be the proud mama, and that’s somethin’ to celebrate!
And I tell you, those people who sell hats, they know what they’re doing. They help you find the right one. It’s like they’re your friends, you know? They understand how important this day is. This is my little girl’s big day, I’m so proud.
I saw some ladies, they were tryin’ on hats, lookin’ in the mirror, askin’ their friends, “How does this look?” “Is this too much?” It’s like a little party in the store, haha! And they got all these mirrors everywhere, so you can see yourself from every which way. I looked at myself in the mirror, I felt so happy. I see my daughter’s face, she is so pretty, I’m so proud.
So yeah, finding a good mother of the bride hat, it is important, but not too hard. You have to prepare your hair, put some “makeup” on your face, and don’t forget to be happy and confident! Just remember to have fun with it. It’s a happy day, so enjoy it!