Wedding season is upon us, more so than ever this year. With your nearest and dearest having had to postpone their big day over the past couple of years, like us, you may have found that all your wedding invites have come at once.
You may have your wedding guest outfits all sorted, but you can’t forget about the finishing touches. If you really want to elevate your look for the special occasion, top your head with the favourite accessory, the fascinator. Choose one that complements the colours in the rest of your dress or accessories, and you’ll be able to wear it again and again, for weddings, christenings, cocktail parties, and other formal events.
So, whether you’re a mother-in-law-to-be or a friend or a relative of a loved one, here are our pick of the best wedding guest fascinators so you’re ready for the occasion.
Best wedding guest fascinators
1 of 21Bow Detail Pillbox Fascinator
Set on a slim headband, this beautiful blush fascinator in the colour 'Watermelon' is perfect for a summer wedding. Vintage yet modern, this piece pairs the pillbox hat design with a contemporary bow.
Diameter: 13cm
Material: Sinamay
2 of 21Victoria Fascinator
Perfect for the special occasion, the Victoria fascinator lends the finishing touch to your wedding guest outfit. It features a discreet headband, upturned disc design in a flattering sideward position, and sculptural feather and bow detail, all in a soft pale blue.
Width: 43cm
Material: Abaca
3 of 21Roseville Twist Disc Fascinator
Elegant and easy to wear, this oval disc fascinator is set a slant on a thin headband and finished with a twist and feather detail. One customer wrote, "I've bought this to wear at my daughter's wedding. Lovely finish and completes my outfit."
Diameter: 33.5cm
Material: Abaca
4 of 21John Lewis & Partners Delilah Wrinkle Crin Bow Fascinator
If you're after a head-turner, this fascinator in silver is a gorgeous choice. It has a charming bow topper on top of an eye-catching, wrinkle-style pleat base. One reviewer said, "Bought this to wear to an afternoon tea event and it was perfect!"
Material: Polyester with Abaca trim
5 of 21Mesh Bow Fascinator
For that 'wow factor', or to coordinate with pops of orange in your wedding guest outfit, this coral mesh bow fascinator is a more modern choice that puts a spin on the classic. Also available in ivory or black.
Material: Polyester
6 of 21Alma Bow Disc Fascinator
If you'd prefer a hat design for your fascinator, the Alma Bow Disc Fascinator is an elegant pick with a stylish bow and twist detail in an 'oyster' colour. One reviewer said it was a "Very nice fascinator, perfect for summer."
Diameter: 44cm
Material: Abaca
7 of 21Small Disc Fascinator
You won't feel blue in this Small Disc Fascinator from Damsel in a Dress. In a luminous shade of turquoise, it's designed in a half-disc shape with dramatic bow detail.
Diameter: 14.5cm
Material: Abaca
8 of 21John Lewis & Partners Kiera Organza Swirl Fascinator
For something a little bolder to complement your outfit, try this charming cobalt fascinator on for size. The hat features beautiful floral rose detailing complete with diamante for that special touch. One customer wrote, "Really loved wearing this. I wore it for a wedding and it was comfortable for 10 hours. No headache! Colour is stunning."
Material: Polyester
9 of 21Muna Twist Back Disc Fascinator
In 'Fire Red' with eye-catching twist detailing on the round crown, you'll make an entrance among the other guests with this disc fascinator. One reviewer said, "Excellent fit, looked stunning, vibrant red matched exactly with outfit. Perfect."
Diameter: 29cm
Material: Abaca
10 of 21Gem Bow Detail Wide Brim Fascinator
Available in ivory or silver (pictured), we adore this hat-style fascinator complete with a wide and striking bow and gem detail. Pair with a neutral outfit, just make sure not to wear white!
11 of 21Rihana Bow Disc Fascinator
For something a little smaller, opt for this neutral fascinator complete with all the details. The elegant disc design sits at a slant with bow and twist detail and is accented with delicate netting. One reviewer said, "Just perfect for the day. I felt really lovely and pleased to tell my family it was from Phase Eight."
Diameter: 25cm
Material: Abaca
12 of 21Wallis Loop and Feather Trim Fascinator
Feel pretty in pink in this vibrant fuchsia number. On top of the thin headband, you'll find hessian looped into a bow with subtle feather details for that little extra.
Material: Abaca
13 of 21Dawn Silk Bow Fascinator
In a lovely lavender, this large disc fascinator features an elaborate silk bow design on the crown and is set on a thin headband for effortless all-day wear. One customer wrote, "This looks stunning with my outfit purchased for my beautiful goddaughter's upcoming wedding."
Diameter: 34cm
Material: Abaca
14 of 21Tabitha Twist Headband
This favourite from Phase Eight is actually a navy headband, but it makes a smaller alternative to hats and fascinators. It's designed with a bow and feather detailing and twist detailing similar to the Wallis' Loop and Feather Trim Fascinator. One reviewer said, "Lovely fascinator, just what I wanted for my daughter's wedding."
Diameter: 20cm
Material: Abaca
15 of 21Freya Fascinator
The Freya Fascinator from Hobbs in Celeste Blue is perfect for wearing at weddings, races, and everything in between. It features a chic disc adorned with feathers and sculptural bow detail. One reviewer said, "This is a lovely fascinator. It’s a good size not too big to be a nuisance. I like that I could get matching accessories too. I’m looking forward to wearing it at my daughter's wedding."
Material: Abaca
16 of 21Shona Fascinator
The Shona Fascinator in black and white will frame your face beautifully with its slanted positioning and pair well with outfits sporting darker tones. The fascinator is complete with its upturned disc design and sculptural bow detail.
Width: 30cm
Material: Abaca
17 of 21Bow and Feather Headband
In a soft and sumptuous pale yellow, this fascinator is sure to bring in compliments from other guests. It's accented by jade feather details among the flamboyant bow design and would coordinate well with an outfit with accompanying pastel colours.
Diameter: 20cm
Material: Sinamay
18 of 21Alya Fascinator
Fit for a royal wedding, the Alya Fascinator in 'Jewel Green' is a rich pairing with a green dress or accessories. The petite pillbox design has a flattering sideward positioning on the headband and has a sculptural bow detail with feathers.
Material: Abaca
19 of 21Feather Detail Fascinator
Whilst wearing white might be a no-no for weddings, wearing black is a versatile option instead. This striking, statement hat design sits at a flattering angle with a beautiful bloom of feathers in the detail and a statement trim.
Material: Polyester
20 of 21Marcella Bow Headband
This elegant headband is designed in an on-trend oversized bow style, finished with a flutter of feathers, and made in beautiful 'Antique Rose' colour. One reviewer wrote, "Beautiful well made fascinator, great colour, perfect for weddings if you don't want to wear a hat."
Diameter: 20cm
Material: Abaca
21 of 21Twist Top Fascinator
Set on a slim headband, this stunning fascinator features striped layers of mesh fabric and is elegantly finished with a twist decoration. A contemporary statement for your next wedding.
Diameter: 20cm
Material: Polypropylene
Where did fascinators originate?
The fascinator has become a classic piece of British attire that traces all the way back to the 17th Century. Adopted by the aristocracy and influenced by French high fashion, the formal headpiece made a comeback in the 1980s and today has become a high-society staple.
If you ever need some inspiration for what outfit and fascinator to wear to a wedding, you can take a look at the royals such as Sophie Wessex and Kate Middleton who know just how to adorn this fabulous headpiece: