Wedding & Bridal Fascinators

You may not know what a fascinator is unless of course, you've seen Carrie on her wedding day in Sex and the City - she donned a beautiful blue feather in her hair, or you may have come to notice them in a "royal" way when Prince William and Kate Middleton wedded in 2011. Either way, fascinators have been know throughout the ages to have been worn by those of the upper class or those who want to make a glamourous and stunning impression.

Like the Kentucky Derby and southern church going women, wearing a fancy hat to a wedding is a required wedding essential. But these over-the-top bridal headpieces aren't just feathers, blooms, and netting - these fascinators and are popular among British women and now vintage and retro brides in America.

This style of fanciful "hat" became popular in the early 20th century and is often worn to the side or the front of the forehead, making the accessory look oddly bird-like at times, depending on the style of fascinator you choose.