Weddings Summer 2010 > Brides

Basia Custom Headdresses & Accessories

Basia’s one-of-a-kind headpieces and veils are elegant and understated, with exquisite embellishments like ribbon, freshwater pearls, feathers, or Swarovski crystals ($100 to $400).

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 $90 to $800.

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.

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 $160.

Ellen Christine Millinery

This boutique carries creations adorned with handmade flowers and vintage netting. 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—think encrusted crystals hand-stitched onto silk chiffon. All items are made-to-order, and Behr will even match them to your dress color if you provide a sample.

Leah C. Couture Millinery

Leah Chalfen’s custom-made bridal headpieces ($175 to $425)-featuring her trademark feathers-run the gamut from retro-inspired to swank and sophisticated. By appointment only.

Sposabella Couture, La Sposa Veil

The extensive veil section at this bridal salon includes more than 600 different kinds of headpieces. Veil prices start at a reasonable $65, but can soar to $3,500, depending on beadwork and material.

Suzanne Couture Millinery

Customers from nearby Reem Acra and Vera Wang come to this elegant boutique for attention-grabbing headpieces, hats, and veils to complement their gowns. Every piece is custom made (from $500).

From the Summer 2010 New York Wedding Guide