A wedding, the Derby, & hats?

I wouldn't wear one as the bride, but I think it is a fun idea as a guest. Maybe buy one and do some pictures with it on and some without it.

I think its fun! If all your guests understand this tradition anyway why not. I would take some of your formals without it tho as well.

Gorgeous. Yes.

I know we are wanting to do some fun pics. Just for reference, I know some Derby hats can get obnoxious, here's a pic of the style we normally go for.

You better be serving mint juleps.

YES. I think that's absolutely beautiful. Also, as a guest I would think this was so fun. I loved going to the derby in college and would definitely wear a hat!

TimeLadyErika funny you should mention...our officiant is hysterical and sent a text saying he could add communion into our service but we were only doing it with mint juleps!

I live in Kentucky, so getting married on Derby Day, it would definitely be appropriate to wear a derby hat. If you're going to pull in a little Derby inspiration, bring in a few things. Mint juleps, like TLE said, would be one great way.

I love it! It reminds me of a friend who is from England, she got married here in the States and all of her UK friends and family flew in, over there it's tradition to wear elaborate hats and fascinators to weddings, so I absolutely loved seeing all of them at her wedding here.

AshleyR my friend that lives here from England just said the same thing. She stated she would feel right at home!

I think this is a really fun and unique idea! I love it!

I wear fascinators to weddings (and I wore one at my own). LOVE any excuse to get a new hat.

What a fun idea! Personally as the bride, I would not wear it down the aisle but I would wear it as a photo opp and maybe as you are announced into the reception!

Love it!

One of my sister-in-laws is from England and when my other brother got married this last spring we joked about her wearing a hat because it's obviously normal where she's from. I think it's a fun idea, and if you can rock a hat, go for it!

I love hats at weddings. It's very common in the UK which is one of the reasons I was so excited when my FI and I chose to get married in London (I'm American, he's British and we live in Switzerland). My sister, the MOH, can't even contain her excitement.

Go big if you want to, but if you want something a little smaller and/or a little more traditionally bridal, you can look for a bridal fascinator. There are a bunch of people on etsy who sell really nice ones.

This is a definite yes from me.

All of this is win. Big hats, mint juleps, amazing.

I love this! Definitely wear the hat and definitely serve mint juleps! As a KY bride, I can't wait to see your BAM!

Classic and beautiful! Love it