Wax Flower Crown

Restoration & restyling services for vintage and antique wax flower crown headpieces.

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Headpiece.com restores and restyles wax flower crowns and headpieces dating from the 1920s to 50s.

Marie receives inquiries from all over the world seeking her knowledge in preserving their family’s antique flower crown. Many brides who consult with Marie don’t even realize that the fragile gem they possess is an heirloom flower wedding crown made of wax. Wax flower restoration is a very intricate, delicate process, and working to restyle wax flower crowns requires a high level of mastery and patience. Marie tediously repairs broken wax flowers and replaces old, deteriorated frames.

If you are a bride who wants to wear your grandmother’s headpiece with a modern flair, meet with Marie to restyle your wax flower crown into an ethereal bridal accessory with added freshwater pearls, crystals, and gems. Repurposing a vintage wax flower crown into a set of jeweled bridal hair clips is our most popular choice because brides can wear them again and again.

1949 WAX FLOWER CROWN

Chelsea’s 1920’s family heirloom wax flower headpiece was the most fragile piece I have ever worked with. All of the wax flowers were broken. I told her I didn’t think they could be saved but that we could use the remaining wax buds to create something beautiful. Adding genuine gemstones of Citrine and Prehnite created a pastel hue and opulence. I surprised her with an intricate repair of all the broken petals on the wax flowers and repurposed her grandmother's headpiece into a gorgeous floral halo.

1950s WAX FLOWER TIARA

Robyn was going to DIY her grandmother’s wax flower tiara but came across Headpiece.com on Instagram. This bride actually had no idea her crown was even made of wax. She loved the hints of green on three of the wax flowers, so I used them as the focal point for her bridal accessory. Robyn surprised her mom and sister-in-law with wax flower hairpins on her wedding day.

See Robyn’s wedding featured in this blog.

1924 WAX FLOWER HEADPIECE

Sanna’s great-grandmother’s wax flower crown is the oldest proven piece I have restored. She sent me a sepia toned wedding photo dated February 16th, 1924. This antique piece was also worn by her grandmother in 1951 and her mom in 1985. When I received this very fragile crown it was badly in need of repair.

I restored it with precision and you can see it all on this blog.

1949 WAX FLOWER CROWN

Carolyn had an abundance of wax flowers to use to restyle her grandmother’s 1949 headpiece. She wanted her bridal accessories to have a delicate and ethereal look. We decided to create a delicate brooch to be worn in the back of her upstyle, with additional hairpins to provide a romantic feel. Clear crystals and white opals created a beautiful brilliance amidst the 14 KG and Silver accents.

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.

  • “​​ Your many years of expertise and excellent reviews also helped me feel comfortable reaching out. I didn’t contact any other companies regarding my crown – once we had our first consultation, I knew you were who I wanted to work with!”

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    Wax Flower Restoration
    Sanna G. | Atlanta, GA

  • “It was a blessing that Marie took my grandmother’s piece so close to the wedding. I had almost given up hope. I relied on her expertise 100%! Being chill and laidback allows me to give creative freedom to the experts. I trusted her skill and judgment in all of this.”

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    Wax Flower Restoration
    Robyn B. | Santa Clara, CA

Let’s chat about how we can restore your antique wax flowers.

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