Wedding & Honeymoon Hats: Handmade Styles – Conner Hats

Wedding Hats for Every Celebration

Conner Hats offers handcrafted wedding headwear for groomsmen, wedding guests, and honeymoon travel—designed by a family-owned brand with 50+ years of hat-making expertise. Our wedding collection features fedoras, straw hats, and outback styles made from sustainable materials including Australian wool felt, paper and toyo straw, and organic cotton inner bands.

Perfect For

Wedding Guests: Lightweight straw fedoras and wool felt dress hats provide shade for outdoor ceremonies while meeting formal dress codes. Our Detroit Wool Fedora ($92) features a grosgrain bow band and snap-up brim suitable for church weddings and garden receptions.
Groomsmen & Wedding Party: Coordinate your wedding party with matching Dave's Straw Hats ($85) or Casablanca Fedoras ($74). These styles work for beach weddings, barn venues, and rustic outdoor celebrations. According to wedding industry research, approximately 40 million weddings occur worldwide annually, with outdoor ceremonies representing a growing segment of celebration styles.
Honeymoon Travel: Packable, crushable styles like our Aspen Vented Toyo Straw Hat ($84) maintain their shape through travel and offer shade for tropical destinations, safari adventures, and coastal getaways.

Wedding Hat Etiquette Guidance

Traditional wedding etiquette varies by gender and venue. Women may wear hats indoors throughout wedding ceremonies and receptions, as hats are considered integral fashion accessories. Men should remove hats when entering churches or indoor reception venues, particularly during vows and toasts. For outdoor weddings, wide-brimmed hats (3.5-4 inches) provide shade, while our styles balance function with refined aesthetics appropriate for formal celebrations.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each hat is designed by Will Conner, who learned hat-making in his father Bill's Byron Bay factory, where BC Hats made the leather hat with a shapeable brim that won a 1993 award as Australia's original. Our wedding collection uses:

Wool Felt: Crushable, water-resistant, suitable for fall and winter weddings
Natural Straw: Lightweight, breathable, ideal for spring and summer outdoor ceremonies
Organic Cotton Inner Bands: Soft, packable, perfect for destination wedding travel

Based in St. Augustine, Florida, and Byron Bay, we understand what couples need for memorable celebrations. Free shipping on orders over $79, free 30-day exchanges, and limited lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.

What style of hat is appropriate for a wedding guest?

For traditional church weddings or formal indoor ceremonies, choose classic fedoras, trilbies, or dress hats with subtle details like grosgrain bands. Our Detroit Wool Fedora ($92) works well for formal settings. For outdoor or garden weddings, lightweight straw hats with wider brims (3.5-4 inches) offer shade while maintaining elegance—our Casablanca Fedora ($74) and Dave's Straw Hat ($85) are popular choices. Avoid overly casual styles like baseball caps or beanies, which are generally inappropriate for wedding ceremonies.

Can men wear hats during a wedding ceremony?

Traditional etiquette requires men to remove hats when entering religious buildings and indoor reception venues, especially during vows, prayers, and toasts. However, men may wear hats during outdoor ceremonies, cocktail hours, and outdoor receptions. Women are not expected to remove hats indoors, as wedding hats are considered fashion accessories integral to their outfits. For outdoor weddings in bright sun or light rain, stylish brimmed hats make practical sense for all guests.

What hat works best for a beach or destination wedding?

Packable, crushable styles made from natural straw or other lightweight materials can work well for destination weddings. For hot climates, look for a style with ventilation and a brim that provides shade. Straw fedoras and Panama-style hats can complement beach wedding attire without appearing too casual, and pair well with linen suits and lightweight dress fabrics common at tropical celebrations.

Can groomsmen wear matching hats as part of the wedding party?

Yes, matching hats can help create a cohesive look for a wedding party, especially at rustic, Western, outdoor, or destination weddings. Dave's Straw and Casablanca Fedora Hat are options to consider. Contact us at 904-688-9705 to ask about group sizing and timing. Consider ordering 6-8 weeks before the wedding so the party has time to coordinate sizing.

What materials are best for wedding hats in different seasons?

Spring/Summer weddings: Natural straw, toyo straw, and organic cotton are lightweight, breathable choices that provide shade for outdoor ceremonies. Fall/Winter weddings: Australian wool felt offers warmth and a more formal appearance for cooler weather and indoor venues. Crushable Australian wool styles can be packed for destination weddings. Year-round: Organic cotton inner bands can work across seasons.

How do I choose the right hat size for a wedding?

Measure your head circumference just above your ears using a flexible tape measure. Our size ranges are Small (21 1/4-21 5/8 inches), Medium (22-22 3/8 inches), Large (22 3/4-23 1/4 inches), and X-Large (23 1/2-24 inches). For wedding party orders, measure each person individually rather than assuming standard sizes. Visit our Hat Sizing Guide for detailed instructions. Two free size inserts ship with every order. Exchanges are available within 30 days; free exchange shipping is available if you chose ReDo at checkout.

Are Conner Hats wedding styles sustainable?

Yes. The hats in this collection use Australian wool felt, paper and toyo straw, Bangora straw, and organic cotton inner bands. Our hats are handcrafted to last. Our Limited Lifetime Guarantee (50% off if lost or stolen) provides a free replacement of the same style, size, and color for workmanship failure during the first 12 months; after that, it offers 40% off a replacement. Will Conner, our founder, prioritizes sustainable materials. He learned hat-making in his father Bill's Byron Bay factory, where Bill made hats for over 50 years.

What's your return policy for wedding orders?

For U.S. orders, hats may be returned or exchanged within 30 days of purchase if they are unworn and unwashed, have their paper tags attached, and are in the original packaging. Gift cards and items on the 40% Sale page cannot be returned or exchanged. Exchanges have free shipping if you selected the ReDo option at checkout. Refunds are subject to a return-shipping fee, and using your own return label incurs a $10 restocking fee. For wedding parties or orders needed by a specific date, we recommend ordering 6-8 weeks in advance to allow time for shipping and any necessary exchanges. Call 904-688-9705 if you have timing concerns.

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