Going to a wedding in england?

Question

My husband's family is from England. We were invited to a wedding over there.

When we were married 16 years ago, the lady relatives all wore hats. Do they still wear hats to formal events/ Or is this considered old fashioned?

Answer 1

You don't have to wear one. It's normally older women who do this anyway.  

Answer 2

Nah normally just the mothers of the bride and groom wear them

Answer 3

It is a daytime wedding, wear a hat.  If evening, do not.  They do not wear hats to "formal" events, only to informal or semi-formal.  A hat would be worn with a suit, pearls, etc., or a tailored dress.  The more formal the attire, the less a hat is required.  Look at some pictures of Princess Diana for a clue as to how to dress fashionably...her style was classic and remains in good taste.