Weddings Summer 2011 > Brides

Basia Custom Headdresses & Accessories

Basia’s one-of-a-kind, handmade headpieces and veils are elegant and understated, with exquisite embellishments like ribbon, freshwater pearls, feathers, or Swarovski crystals ($60–$500). By appointment only.

Bridal Veil Falls

This intimate East Village shop houses handmade headpieces in an array of designs and fabrics. Owner Margaret Duncan specializes in restoring vintage veils, but she can also custom-make affordable and beautiful pieces. Veils, tiaras, flower-girl headpieces, and accessories range from $80 to $800. (good value)

Bride's Head Revisited

The owners of this small boutique draw upon their art and design backgrounds (both once worked at the Costume Institute of the Met) to create unique headpieces for the style-conscious. They make French veils from $100, crystal combs from $75, and silk flowers from $98. By appointment only.

Cha Cha’s House of Ill Repute

This milliner boasts celebrity fans like Rihanna and Justin Timberlake. Many of Dina Pisani’s creations are as saucy as the name implies, but there are also prim toppers available for the bride who would rather rock a hat than a veil. Prices start at $200.

Ellen Christine Millinery

This boutique carries creations adorned with handmade flowers and vintage veiling. Most are made by Christine herself, a former costumer who skillfully turns out custom hats and headpieces to brides’ specifications. French veils start at $150.

Jenniferbehr.com

Go here for elegant, handmade head wraps, headbands, and combs. Behr’s bridal collection features French veils with hand-dyed silk flowers in creams and blush tones, as well feathered versions ($375–$995). All items are made to order; custom work starts at $1,000.

Leah C. Couture Millinery

Leah Chalfen’s custom bridal headpieces and wide-net veils ($300–$1,000) are contemporary with a vintage feel. By appointment only.

Monvieve

This Milan-based couture boutique provides Manhattan brides with handmade veils in silk and Chantilly lace (from $900). By appointment only.

Sposabella Lace

Sposabella produces unique beaded headpieces made from a variety of elegant fabrics. Custom requests can be met within ten days; special orders are filled within 48 hours. Simple veils start at $85; French veils start at $300.

Suzanne Couture Millinery

Customers from nearby Reem Acra and Vera Wang come to this elegant boutique for attention-grabbing headpieces, hats, and veils. Every piece is custom-made (from $400).

From the Summer 2011 New York Wedding Guide