Have you been invited to a glam wedding or event, and are looking to elevate your outfit with a striking headband or a hat with wow factor? Then you've come to the right place. As a wedding guest you might not feel so inclined to splash out on a bespoke headpiece as say, the bride or the mother of the bride or groom, might be.

However, if you do want to buy a special headpiece, we have a great post on the best places to do that here. But if you have a few weddings in the diary for the year ahead, it's not very sustainable in terms of budget, or the environment. With that in mind, we've compiled an extensive list of the best places to hire wedding guest hats, hair pieces and headbands in Ireland and the UK made by incredibly talented designers and milliners. You're being kind to the planet and your pocket!

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Why Hire a Wedding Guest Hat or Headpiece?

You can still achieve the full glam, without compromising on your style, by hiring a bespoke or designer luxury headpiece. Ireland's top milliners now offer rental services giving you the opportunity - and excuse - to try beautiful styles for different occasions. And yes, this means that it's a fraction of the cost!

Weddings call for pulling out all the fashion stops, and can come pre and post-wedding events too. Whether you are looking to rock a statement headband or top off an outfit with a bespoke hat or head piece - these Irish and UK milliners, designers and boutiques offer it all with an extensive selection of styles and colours to choose from.

Where to Hire Wedding Guest Hats in Ireland

Allison Roe Millinery

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €25-€70
Products: Bespoke Hat & Headpiece Hire
Hire Length: 3 days
Visit: Allison Roe Millinery

Caithriona King Designs

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €50-€120
Products: Hats & Headpieces
Hire Length: 5-7 days
Visit: Caithriona King Designs

Edel Ramberg Designs

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €49.95-€70
Products: Hair Bows & Hats
Hire Length: 3-6 days
Visit: Edel Ramberg Designs

Jennifer's Hat Emporium

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €35-€90
Products: Head Pieces &Hats
Hire Length: 3-5 days Visit: Jennifers Hat Emporium

Marc Millinery

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €20-€50
Products: Headpieces & Hats
Hire Length: 4 days
Visit: Marc Millinery

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Aria Boutique

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €40–€60
Products: Headpieces & Hats
Hire Length: 3-4 days
Visit: Aria Boutique

Ailish McElroy Millinery

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €70-€80
Products: Hats
Hire Length: 3 days
Visit: Ailish McElroy Millinery

Harrington Hats

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €25-€70
Products: Hats & Headpieces
Visit: Harrington Hats

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Hat Hire by Caroline

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €40-€50
Products:  Hats, Headbands & Headpieces
Hire Length: 3-6 days
Visit: Hat Hire by Caroline

Panama and Pearl

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €20-€35
Products: Hats
Hire Length: 3 days
Visit: Panama and Pearl

Ruby's Hat Hire

Delivery: Yes
Cost: €35-€40
Products: Hats
Hire Length: 5 days
Visit: Ruby's Hat Hire

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Where to Hire a Wedding Hat in the UK

The Hat Club

Delivery: Yes
Cost: £30-£100
Products: Hats & Headpieces
Hire Length: 3 days
Visit: The Hat Club

The Hat Hire Boutique

Delivery: No (Appointment only)
Cost: £30-£50
Products: Hats & Headpieces
Hire Length: Upon agreement, usually within 7 days
Visit: The Hat Hire Boutique

Stephanie Gallen Millinery

Delivery: Yes
Cost: £40-£60
Products: Hats & Fascinators
Hire Length: 4 days
Visit: Stephanie Gallen Millinery

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Chanix Millinery

Delivery: Upon enquiry
Cost: £20-£65
Products: Hats and Fascinators
Hire Length: 7 days
Visit: Chanix Millinery

Camilla Rose Millinery

Delivery: Yes
Cost: £40-£140
Products: Hats, Headbands & Fedoras
Hire Length: 5 days
Visit: Camilla Rose Millinery

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Other Sustainable Wedding Outfit Alternatives:

If you feel a tinge of guilt at splashing out on a 'wear it once' item because of budget or the environment, then why not hire your outfit at a fraction of the cost? Let us open a brand new door to the world of circular fashion for you as we have some great posts that delve into and celebrate that very topic.

• Wedding Guest Outfits to Hire
• Where to Find Sustainable Wedding Dresses
• Where to Hire a Kilt

Looking to purchase a wedding hat? Check out our extensive list of milliners and boutiques right here! Or check out our Wedding Guest Style Guide for extra inspiration!