Headpiece Restoration

Expert restoration of vintage bridal headpieces and wedding crowns.

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Restoration of vintage bridal headpieces and wedding crowns is Marie’s passion! Bringing these previously loved gems back to life is emotional for the bride and her family.

Marie has meticulously restored headpieces that generations old preservation companies have said couldn't be done, with some referring brides to her for wedding crown restoration.

With over 25 years of experience restoring old bridal crowns and headpieces, as early as the 1940s, she provides complete restoration services for vintage bridal headpieces and wedding crowns, including detailed deconstruction, repair, cleaning, and reconstruction and design.  It is an intricate process and requires finding someone you trust with the proper knowledge and experience required to preserve the original elements and style of the piece.

1955 METAL ENAMEL BRIDAL CROWN

This unique heirloom crown came to me after a NYC millinery designer unsuccessfully tried to restore it (Photo #2). I fully restored it after stripping the craft paint and removing the glue. Five coats of fresh enamel, hand-sewn pearls, new rhinestones, and a handmade frame brought this back to life.

Our blog, The Family Crown, featured this crown restoration.

1948 BEADED CROWN

The most common problem with beaded crowns and headpieces from the 1950s is crushed frames and loss of stability and foundation. These old headpieces require millinery skills to add structure and repair so they can be worn worry-free on your wedding day. The results of restoring this piece are even more stunning, with Italy as the backdrop for Corinna’s luxurious wedding.

Read more about Corinna’s store on our blog; The Beauty of Restoring Old Beaded Wedding Crowns.

1960 PEARL WEDDING CROWN

Ashley drove from New Hampshire to see if her grandmother’s 1960 wedding crown could be restored. Ashley’s mom then wore it in 1992. Although she loved her family heirloom, she didn’t love the idea of wearing it as a circlet on the top of her head. I restored her family crown to its original beauty and slightly altered it to open it up and to give it pitch.

Her photos look like she walked out of a fairytale, as seen on this Blog.

1987 AB CRYSTAL HEADPIECE AND BEADED WEDDING VEIL

This was my favorite vintage headpiece and bridal veil restoration in all of my career. Mary loved so much about her mom’s crystal crown and wedding veil, but was uncertain how to make it work for her wedding day. It came with all of the problems 80s headpieces bring–bulk, globs of glue, poor construction, and a veil in need of repair. This headpiece and veil had an unusual, stylish character for its time.

Once restored, the results were breathtaking and can be seen on this Blog.

1964 CRYSTAL AND PEARL WEDDING CROWN

Kaitlyn hoped to be the third generation to wear her family heirloom wedding crown. When she brought it to me, it was golden in color from hairspray damage and oxidized epoxy. This crown was stripped down and every crystal cleaned, only to be restored into the most stunning family crown to be cherished for a lifetime.

Kaitlyn’s story is seen on this Instagram Reel.

1959 BEADED WEDDING CROWN

Rebecca wanted to wear her grandmother’s vintage wedding crown. The crown was crushed and lacked stability. In addition to restoration work, it needed adjustment to fit properly and work with Rebecca’s hairstyle.

Her Philadelphia wedding was filled with grandeur and featured on this Blog.

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Meet the Designer

MARIE HUNT

Ready to create a bridal headpiece or veil that feels truly yours? With over 35 years of experience, Marie offers personalized consultations to design custom pieces and restore treasured heirlooms with exceptional care and artistry. Meet in person or virtually to transform your story, style, and traditions into a one-of-a-kind bridal piece you’ll cherish forever.

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CUSTOM BRIDAL PIECES PROCESS

  • Fill out the form to request a consultation. Provide a brief description of the services you are looking for. Brides travel great distances for a personalized meeting with Marie in our NJ shop, but if that is not an option you will get the same HPC experience when you book a virtual appointment. Marie replies promptly to schedule a date and time.

  • Consultations encompass all aspects of your wedding day style. I get a feel for your wedding day style and we get to know each other. I ask questions about your ceremony, venue, hairstyle, and wedding gown design, and offer design suggestions to meet your needs.

  • If you are looking to restore, restyle, or refurbish a vintage wedding heirloom, it is necessary to do a hands-on evaluation to determine how the headpiece or veil was originally made, determine its condition, and discuss any challenges. In-store brides bring the headpiece or veil with them, while my virtual brides ship to the shop. I hold your hand during this process, and guide you through shipping to ensure comfort. I have 100% success designing for brides nationwide.

  • I offer bridal accessory ideas that are unique to each modern or vintage bride. My vision and experience offers brides a fresh look outside of common wedding fashion trends. Through collaboration with my bride-to-be, we chat and finesse the final design concept, often amazing brides with design ideas imagined.

  • I provide a detailed written quote to my clients within three days of the evaluation. A 50% deposit is required to proceed and schedule your design for production. Ballparks or estimates are not provided.

  • You are all set and placed in line for production. Marie notifies you once your design is ready to be worked on. Her design production books out a year in advance so reach out asap. Rush services are available for an additional fee if there is an opening.

  • “​​I really never imagined finding someone who could restore it. It took me a long time to find someone that I trusted and had experience working with old materials. I was browsing antique tiara restoration, and one of your blog posts came up. I read through the whole blog and was blown away, and then I saw you could actually fix my tiara! I think I was on the phone with you a matter of minutes later.”

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    Headpiece Restoration
    Carla B. | Atlanta, GA

  • “I had no expectations. I knew from the moment I met you that I had to trust your instincts and vision. And your excitement over the piece made it all the more special, as you loved that veil almost as much as I did.”

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    Veil Restoration
    Alita R. | Westchester PA

  • "On a whim was googling suggestions to DIY an alteration when I found Headpiece.Com through a blogpost. My grandmother came over for dinner the next night and we went through almost every blog post admiring the work. It felt like finding a fairy godmother!"

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    Headpiece Restoration
    Rebecca C. | Philadelphia, PA

  • “Looking at Marie’s work on other pieces showed how talented she is at turning vintage pieces into family heirlooms, but it was her energy and excitement that made us realize that it wasn’t just work to her, it was art and her passion.”

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    Headpiece and Veil Restoration
    Mary L. | Philadelphia, PA

  • “After seeing some of your work, I knew you would be able to restore my Nana’s crown to its original beauty, and I reached out immediately. I was so grateful to find your website, because I did not find any other trustworthy results for vintage bridal crown restoration.”

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    Headpiece Restoration
    Catie S. | West Lake, CA

  • “Thank you for bringing my crown back to life! It means so much to wear the crown both my grandma and mom wore. They are two of the most important people in my life. Seeing my mom’s reaction today is the best wedding gift I could ever ask for.”

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    Headpiece Restoration
    Kaitlyn B. | New Jersery

  • “ Thank you so much for your hard work. It was the most wonderful day of our lives, thanks in part to your expertise in making our headpiece come back to life.”

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    Headpiece Restoration
    Christina P. | Tampa, FL

Let’s look into how we can restore your vintage heirloom.

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