We used cheap bride and groom ball caps I bought as a set for $10 on eBay. We wanted the shade of a ball cap instead of the top hat/headband combo. For the groom ears, just buy a cheap-o set of classic black mouse ears and cut them off, leaving a bit of the material at the base of them.
We made slits in the sides of the ball cap and pushed the fabric at the base of the ears through, then covered it on the inside of the cap with black felt that was affixed using Barge, an industrial-strength adhesive they use to put soles on shoes. You can also use contact adhesive/cement made by Dap or 3M (and found at the hardware store). But Patrick doesn’t recommend hot glue because it isn’t a strong enough bond.
The bride ears were trickier and more spendy, because you have to buy that headband. Patrick removed the ears, trim and veil, and then affixed the ears to the ball cap the same way he did the groom ears. It’s harder because of the sequins. There is a wire loop forming each bride ear, and when you detach the ears from the headband, there is wire at the bottom that can be pushed through the slits in the ball cap, and then covered with felt. When you cut the material off the headband you’ll see how the ears are attached to it and maybe be able to reuse that structure. Patrick used Barge to affix the veil and trim at the top.
Bride & Groom Mouse Ear Hats
Anniversary Mouse Ear Hats
Julie Latendresse
July 13, 2016I’m looking at the bride’s cap, is it made with “paillette “. Glitter?
Carrie
July 18, 2016The ball cap is just black embroidery thread on white cotton, but the ears have paillettes on them. They came that way on the headband I bought from Disney.
Suzette Gonzalez
March 15, 2016Interested in purchasing a pare.
Carrie
March 15, 2016You know, we don’t actually make these for sale, but I believe there are some sellers on Etsy who do something similar!
Matthew
February 15, 2014Hi, I really want the groom mickey ear baseball cap….I’ve been trying to find something because my fiance already has her bride ears. So how much and can I get it by 1st week of march?
Carrie
February 17, 2014Hi! I do not make or sell these, I just posted the steps my husband followed when he made our caps for our honeymoon and anniversary. Hopefully you will find them easy enough to be able to do something similar yourself!
Jeanne
August 24, 2013But, where did you get the cheap-o Mickey ears from?
Carrie
August 24, 2013We just bought the most basic mouse ear hat Disney sells and cut the ears off.
Stephanie
August 25, 2012I love these instructions. My 10th wedding anniversary is coming up and we’re going to Disneyland. I’m making these. Thanks for the instructions!
Carrie
August 26, 2012Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary!
Melissa
May 21, 2012I am in LOVE with the Mr. and Mrs hats! I will be making some for us for our next visit to Disney in the fall! Thanks for sharing;)
Carrie
May 22, 2012Yay! I’m so glad you like them!
Nancy
April 13, 2012Where did you find the ears?
Carrie
April 13, 2012We cut the groom ears off a classic mouse ear hat, and the bride ears were from a headband sold at the Disney parks and resorts.
iluvasoldier
September 6, 2011So cute. I think i’m going to try to use this idea to make tophat groom ears, but we shall see. Gotta find a cheapish tophat first.
lurkyloo
September 6, 2011Oooh – let me know how it turns out! Maybe the Halloween stores will have good cheap top hats soon.
Danielle
September 4, 2011Thank you very much for these directions. We just made ours last night and cannot wait to wear them on our honeymoon next week!
lurkyloo
September 4, 2011So glad you found them useful. Congratulations on your upcoming honeymoon!
Michelle
August 23, 2011What did you use to make the slits in the caps?
lurkyloo
August 23, 2011Patrick used a blade—like an X-acto knife. Hope this helps!
Lizz
June 16, 2011How much WOULD you sell them for! I am very interested.
lurkyloo
June 16, 2011Patrick says, “Five THOUSAND dollars!!!” I think he’s kidding… maybe… He’s so swamped with building puppets these days that I think he can’t even imagine taking on the project! 😉
KATHY
April 25, 2011DO YOU SELL THE BRIDE AND GROOM BASEBALL CAPS? ADORABLE
lurkyloo
April 25, 2011We don’t sell these, but hopefully I’ve made the instructions clear enough that anyone with access to a craft store can replicate our work. Thanks for the kind words!
Allison
November 15, 2010I would love the mr. and mrs one!! Can I have it before Christmas!