Marvellous Millinery

Marvellous Millinery Bespoke and Ready-to-Wear Wedding Hats in Wi******er. I have a wide collection of design styles showcasing on my website.

Since 2011 I have been very lucky to be able to take the opportunity to turn my lifelong passion of making hats into my full-time profession. Customers are able to select their favourite elements from my samples, so that I can create a unique bespoke hat - just for them.

* Very friendly personal service
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Excellent level of finish
* Hundreds of possible colour co

mbinations
* Complimentary matching accessories also available

Perfect for Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Ladies Day at Royal Ascot, The Kentucky Derby, The Dubai World Cup, The Melbourne Gold Cup, Investitures and garden parties at Buckingham Palace. "Thank you for making our outfits so special and perfect in every way." I take great pride in helping clients co-ordinate their hats with their accessories for when they are attending a wedding or special event and I’m always thrilled when Happy Customers send me photographs of the special day. My Online Shop offers unique handmade hats ready for immediate dispatch. This exclusive collection includes all the latest fashion colours and is the perfect solution when looking for a designer handmade hat at short notice.

“I would not hesitate to recommend you to future clients”

Please telephone me on 07968 337446 to make an appointment to visit my studio in Wi******er, Hampshire where we can talk through your requirements.

That moment during the wedding breakfast when the speeches begin, the champagne is raised, and every eye in the marquee ...
05/07/2026

That moment during the wedding breakfast when the speeches begin, the champagne is raised, and every eye in the marquee turns your way — and not just because you're beaming with pride. The Esme from Marvellous Millinery is a hat that commands a room. A magnificent double bow sits proudly at the front of a shallow dome crown, while the dramatic East-West brim sweeps wide with effortless confidence. As mother of the bride, you deserve to feel every bit as special as the day itself — and the Esme delivers exactly that. When you visit Simon's studio in Wi******er, you'll try this bespoke studio sample on in person, then choose the colours that work beautifully with your dress, shoes and handbag. Simon creates every hat in the studio, so yours will be entirely your own. (Please note: this is an AI lifestyle image — the setting and model are AI-generated, but the hat shown is an accurate representation of the studio sample available to view and try at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er.) See the link in bio to book your private studio appointment in Wi******er.

Meet Forever After — the perching button pillbox hat from Marvellous Millinery that was made for the bride who knows her...
28/06/2026

Meet Forever After — the perching button pillbox hat from Marvellous Millinery that was made for the bride who knows her own mind.

A soft pillow of birdcage veiling overlays the sinamay base, lending an air of timeless romance without a hint of fuss. A hand-arranged posy of English roses sits proudly at the crown, full and lush, while pearl sprays rise from the arrangement and catch the light with the lightest movement. Together, the details create something that is at once classic and deeply personal.

The studio sample is here at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er. You are welcome to come and try it on, spend time with it, and see how it sits. When you are ready, you choose your colours — the combination that works perfectly alongside your dress, shoes and handbag — and Simon creates your hat in the studio.

Forever After is particularly well suited to a second wedding, a later-in-life bride, or anyone who wants headwear that feels considered, beautiful and wholly their own.

Book your private studio consultation at the link in bio.

The country house terrace. Champagne in hand. The whole day ahead of you. And a hat that makes everyone look twice.Evie ...
21/06/2026

The country house terrace. Champagne in hand. The whole day ahead of you. And a hat that makes everyone look twice.

Evie is a dramatic picture hat created in Simon's Wi******er studio — a wide, gently curved brim of considerable presence, a tall dome crown wrapped in a generous hatband with a sweeping bow to the rear, and an oversized silk rose in full bloom that catches every glance. A spiralling trail of Crystal Cord adds the most beautiful shimmer as you move through the day.

As mother of the bride, the hat you choose tells a story. It says you thought about this. It says you understood the occasion. It says you wanted to look and feel your very best on one of the most important days of your family's life.

Simon's studio in Wi******er is a calm, private space where you can take your time. You'll try the Evie studio sample on, see how it sits, understand its scale and drama — and then choose the colours that work beautifully alongside your outfit. Simon then creates your hat in the studio, so that every detail complements your dress, shoes and handbag.

Bespoke millinery doesn't have to be complicated. It should be a pleasure.

(Please note: this is an AI lifestyle image — the setting and model are AI-generated, but the hat shown is an accurate representation of the studio sample available to view and try at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er.)

See the link in bio to book your private studio appointment in Wi******er.

There is something quietly breathtaking about a mother of the bride who has got every detail just right. Here, in the ro...
14/06/2026

There is something quietly breathtaking about a mother of the bride who has got every detail just right. Here, in the rose gardens of a beautiful country house, she stands beside her daughter in a hat that feels as though it was made for exactly this moment — and in a sense, it was.

This is 'Delightful' from Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er. A flattering shallow dome crown, a gently curving east-west brim, and a graduated arrangement of rose posies tapering into delicate rosebuds, encircling a classic silk ribbon bow. The colours here complement her dress, shoes and handbag so perfectly because that is precisely how Simon works — you visit the studio, try the sample on, and together you choose colours that tie your whole look together beautifully.

(Please note: this is an AI lifestyle image — the setting and model are AI-generated, but the hat shown is an accurate representation of the studio sample available to view and try at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er.)

See the link in bio to book your private studio appointment in Wi******er.

Meet the Elsa — a dramatic sculpted split brim ladies hat that makes an entrance all on its own.Two sweeping scrolling c...
07/06/2026

Meet the Elsa — a dramatic sculpted split brim ladies hat that makes an entrance all on its own.

Two sweeping scrolling curls rise from the brim with quiet theatre, balanced by a large multi-layered bow that adds volume and softness in equal measure. The trimmed ostrich feather points complete the design — reaching upward with the kind of elegant energy that suits a grand occasion beautifully.

This is the studio sample you would try on during your private appointment at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er. Simon then creates your Elsa in the colours you choose — so the finished hat works in perfect harmony with your outfit on the day.

Available in hundreds of bespoke colour combinations, created in the studio by Simon Meanwell-Ralph.

Book your private studio consultation at the link in bio.

You have found the dress. It is bold, it is beautiful, and it deserves a hat that can hold its own. Inside the marquee, ...
24/05/2026

You have found the dress. It is bold, it is beautiful, and it deserves a hat that can hold its own. Inside the marquee, with white linen and gold chairs and the most glorious floral arrangements, the mother of the bride deserves to feel every inch as magnificent as the occasion.

The Anya brings exactly that energy. Its huge undulating brim frames the face with real presence, while a pair of dramatic feather mounts sweep upward and outward — the extended delicate feathers catching every breath of breeze from the open marquee. A scattered crystal hatband runs through it all, drawing together the colours and sending tiny sparks of light in every direction.

At the Marvellous Millinery studio in Wi******er, Simon's approach is unhurried and personal. You try the Anya on, you feel the scale of it, and then you talk through your outfit. The colours you choose — to complement your dress, your shoes and your handbag — are the colours Simon will work with when creating your hat in the studio. Every hat is bespoke to you.

(Please note: this is an AI lifestyle image — the setting and model are AI-generated, but the hat shown is an accurate representation of the studio sample available to view and try at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er.)

See the link in bio to book your private studio appointment in Wi******er.

If you have ever said "I want a hat that people actually remember" — Charlotte was made for you.Picture yourself at the ...
17/05/2026

If you have ever said "I want a hat that people actually remember" — Charlotte was made for you.

Picture yourself at the racecourse on Ladies Day: the parade ring buzzing, the elegance all around, and you arriving in a hat that genuinely stops people in their tracks. The flipped-up brim to the back is a masterclass in dramatic millinery. The curled and twisted ostrich feathers rise with wonderful energy. And that double bow at the rear? Pure theatre.

This is not a hat that blends in. It was never meant to. Charlotte is for the woman who has waited long enough to truly stand out — whether that is at Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, or a wedding where she fully intends to be remembered for all the right reasons.

Charlotte is a bespoke studio sample at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er. Visit Simon in the studio, try the sample on, and choose the colours that work with your outfit. He creates your hat in the studio — bespoke, personal, and perfectly yours.

(Please note: this is an AI lifestyle image — the setting and model are AI-generated, but the hat shown is an accurate representation of the studio sample available to view and try at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er.)

See the link in bio to book your private studio appointment in Wi******er.

You've found your outfit. Now for the hat. The Carla is one of those fascinator hats that manages to be wonderfully unde...
13/05/2026

You've found your outfit. Now for the hat. The Carla is one of those fascinator hats that manages to be wonderfully understated on your head, yet utterly magnetic in every photograph taken on the day. Set in the aisle of a stunning glass-roofed orangery with petals filling the air, the mother here is radiant — and the Carla plays its part beautifully. A classic button base sits comfortably over the right eye, topped with a sculptural double bow trimmed with glinting Crystal Cords and an exuberant spray of curled feathers that catch the light with every turn of the head.

At Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er, you are invited to visit the studio, try the Carla sample on, and choose your own colours — Simon then creates your hat in the studio so that every detail complements your outfit perfectly. (Please note: this is an AI lifestyle image — the setting and model are AI-generated, but the hat shown is an accurate representation of the studio sample available to view and try at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er.)

See the link in bio to book your private studio appointment in Wi******er.

Meet 'Beatrice' — and see why she earns the title of head-turner.This striking studio sample features a beautifully scul...
10/05/2026

Meet 'Beatrice' — and see why she earns the title of head-turner.

This striking studio sample features a beautifully sculpted asymmetric brim paired with a classic dome crown — a combination that feels both contemporary and timelessly elegant. At the crown, a sumptuous silk rose sits centre stage, surrounded by a spray of contrasting feathers that add movement, texture and a touch of theatre.

When you visit Simon at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er, you try Beatrice on in the studio and discover how wonderfully she sits. From there, Simon guides you through the colour choices — selecting tones that complement your dress, shoes and handbag — and then creates your hat in the studio in those colours. Every Beatrice is unique to the person who wears her.

The studio sample is here in Wi******er, waiting to be tried.

Book your private studio consultation at the link in bio.

There is a moment, walking down the aisle of a grand cathedral with stained glass casting rainbows at your feet, when ev...
08/05/2026

There is a moment, walking down the aisle of a grand cathedral with stained glass casting rainbows at your feet, when every head turns — and you want to feel utterly, completely yourself. Barbara was made for exactly that moment.

This graduated deep teardrop perching hat is trimmed with three large handmade silk roses: two facing forward to greet the congregation, and a third turned gracefully towards the back — a thoughtful little detail so that the guests seated behind you have something beautiful to admire too. Everything is nestled into a sweeping bow of gently curving ribbons. It is, quite simply, a statement piece.

As the mother of the bride, your hat should work in harmony with everything you are wearing. When you visit Simon's studio in Wi******er, you try the Barbara sample on in person, and then choose the colours that complement your dress, shoes and handbag. Simon creates your hat in the studio, entirely for you.

(Please note: this is an AI lifestyle image — the setting and model are AI-generated, but the hat shown is an accurate representation of the studio sample available to view and try at Marvellous Millinery in Wi******er.)

See the link in bio to book your private studio appointment in Wi******er.

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4 Mornington Drive
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SO225LR

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