Etiquette Q - when to take my hat off at a wedding?

[SunnyL]

I'm off to a wedding next sat and with a newborn will struggle to do my hair so I have bought a hat. I know if the Bride's mother wears a hat guests should wait til she takes hers off before they can follow suit. But what if she doesn't wear a hat? When should I take mine off? Do I have to take my hat off? It's a civil wedding so are the rules different? Also it's a hatinator not a full hat so does that stay on? Basically the effort I put into doing my hair is dictated by your answers!

If it is not a full hat.. keep it on the whole day. I often take it off after speeches/meal and go out and put it safely in the car but if you like it .. keep it on .. have a lovely day and congrats on babba

Personally I'd take it off as soon as you want once the service and photos are done, definitely don't wear it throughout the meal, I find it odd when people keep their hats on whilst they're eating.

I honestly don't think you need to observe what the mother of the bride is doing, most people wouldn't even know that's a 'rule'.