As a Milliner it’s great to be part of the customer’s journey in finding the right headwear for their special day. Whether it’s an individually designed hat, headpiece or fascinator it’s great to get the creative juices going when the choice has been made.
Choosing your headwear is down to many things, the outfit you are going to wear, the shape of hat that suits you and of course not forgetting your personality! This great combo gives us your own unique headpiece and why a Bride, a Bride’s mother and mother of the Groom opt for this service. Of course, I meet people who have many different reasons for choosing a headwear designer, but weddings and races are the largest call here at Hats By Sherry.
I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing lately, thinking of days when the telephone was the way a customer got in touch. This still happens but initially my customers usually message by email or through Insta, Facebook and LinkedIn. I’m wondering if the fast pace of life means we message when we can, both in terms of sending and receiving. The message to request an appointment with the date the hat is required and a description or photo of what the customer is wearing provide me with a chance to do a little homework and get back in touch.
Colour plays an important part of why people pick a Bespoke Hat service. The appointment is an exciting time for both customer and hat maker, a chance to think about different styles of headwear for that special day. Each Bride and Bridal party are unique, with their own individual requirements.
Here in Yorkshire, we have both the York and Doncaster races with Ebor and St Leger just around the corner. A perfect way to see such an amazing array of stylish hats and fascinators being worn. There is also chance to visit Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire to see their largest exhibition to date “Beneath the surface: George Stubbs and Contemporary Artists”.
Sherry Exhibiting two hats at Wenworth Woodhouse in Major ‘Contemporary Artists’ Exhibition
This exhibition starts on Monday the 29th of July. I am delighted to announce that I will have two of my couture hat designs on display there, another proud Millinery moment. With the wedding and race season in full swing, it’s great to have another feather in my cap!