I generally do NOT do well with hats but At the Phoenix airport stopped by the PGA golf store, saw this lovely stash and tried on several.

The sales lady said if I chose the white one I could add a cutsey bow to make it more feminine but honestly that is NOT ME.

Choosing a wide brimmed tan suede one, I love it!

This one is sturdy and practical and good for sun in the balance of the summer.

In light of the recent Royal wedding of William and Kate, there seems to have been a resurgence of popularity of hats, and especially noticeable in this ara at weddings. Being of the Anglican persuasion ( Church of England or Episcopalian for my non-Canadian friends ) I have particularly noticed several varieties at recent weddings and will share some of my shots.

Rose petals in aisle,  and full choir listening to first reading and full communion service  This lady did it without hat pins!

So what is everyone looking at? More than this dapper hat!

The balcony scene like the Royals

Mother of the groom in another full brimmed hat

and finally a close up do and feathery bridal creation.

More wedding shots    are from my Italian neighbour's yard

as they decorated for a son's wedding in mid-June