Hi just wanted to know has anybody seen a bouquet made entirely of vintage brooches ? I saw one at a wedding fair and it was like £300 !! didnt think no more of it then came across them whilst surfing , then googled how to make one..and now Ive been scouring charity shops antique fairs and the bay of e for some brooches, Ive started putting one together and im so chuffed its looking fab ! but wot do you all think of them, do you think its a nice change or a bit naff ? Im going for silvertone ,clear diamantes and white enamel flowers, with the odd purple one here and there, will post a pic when it more or less done, but if you google brooch bouquts theres loads to see..xx
CommentAuthorExcited_bride_to_be
I think it's a lovely idea! I want flowers, but that's just me. I love flowers. Looking forward to seeing a picture :) Xxx
CommentAuthorGregorysGirl
I really wanted one of these but everywhere I have looked has come up very expensive. Don't really fancy making my own one, not very steady hands, and wouldn't know where to start, and our wedding has scaled down a lot so will just have a nice country/vintage style bouquet with my nanas locket incorporated into it. I think they are beautiful though with the vintage brooches etc. so go for it, and can't wait to see the pics when you have done yours! x
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CommentAuthorExcited_bride_to_be
Ooo, I've just google imaged them. Wow, really pretty! You can do so much with them can't you! The silvertone ones look absolutely stunning, really elegant. I also like the coloured ones! :) Xxx
Really like it hun...very elegant and pretty....fab idea xx
CommentAuthorRachie :D
I know a girl who asked every female to donate a brooch and made her own up x
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CommentAuthorxxhan87xx
no not broochs but i did come across a beautiful one made of vintage buttons and it was stunning very pricey though x
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CommentAuthorkateh3
oh i want one of those!!! dont think my budget will stretch have an appt 2moro to try sort out my flowers and centrepieces n still have no clues!!
CommentAuthortillyturtle
my friend who is getting married in 6 months is having a button/brooch boquet....its absolulty stunning her sister is making it...she said it doesnt really work out any cheaper making it yourself cus by the time youve brought all the buttons and equpment to make it youll have spent about £300 its a stunning idea though and very qirky...
CommentAuthortillyturtle
really do think its a fab idea though..and will be a reall talking point at your wedding!
CommentAuthorMinniemoocher
check out love bouquets - they're gorgeous and v reasonable x
CommentAuthorMrsJBuist2b
What a lovely idea!! I adore these and can wait to see your finished product debjane11!! I am thinking of having one of these as I couldnt decide on the final bouquet. Thanks so much for posting this :D xxx
CommentAuthorlil miss sunshine
just googled it and they are lush
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CommentAuthorMinniemoocher
She's amazing and is really reasonable - I'm having a similar one to her Christmas kiss bouquet x
CommentAuthorsuzky123
its nice that its something different and will be a talking point
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CommentAuthorx ashlil x
i like it, its different x
CommentAuthorSoon2beMrsHall
That sounds so cool. I think it might be a bit heavy though?
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CommentAuthorSoon2beMrsHall
I have just had a look on Google and they look really nice
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CommentAuthorLisa Ramos
I am making my own also. I have got some really nice brooches from pry mark for a £1 and thick chunky pearl necklaces for £2. I'm going to use the individual pearls as fillers between the brooches I have and then use any odd earrings etc. My colours are going to be clear diamante with neutral coloured pearls.
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CommentAuthordebjane11
Im glad yr al loving it wasnt sure what people would think, but im definately going with it now..lisa I will have a look in pri mrk too and Im using ear rings and some some pearls as fillers too, and hopeful the bottom of my dress thats getting cut off will be enough to make the wrap and collar for the hand part of the bouquet, going to have some dangly pearl necklaces from underneth too if it looks alright..might keep going and do the bridesmaids too only bit smaller...
CommentAuthorCroc
I'm having 2 for my bridesmaids but using silk peonis 6 flowers each and 6 brooches n the centres look fab....
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CommentAuthorLisa Ramos
Debjane - I know that other brides that have had a brooch bouquet have asked family and friends if they have any odd or broken pieces of jewellery.
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CommentAuthorNetta
Have been toying with the idea of having a brooch bouquet as I have quite a few that have been handed to me by family members over the years (never get the opportunity to wear them though) and I would be able to incorporate some lovely pieces from his side too. Was going to go for a leather rose bouquet for me and buttoneer for him, as it would be a nice keepsake but think this would be even more special. Never thought of asking friends for pieces too.
Have had my interest piqued about button bouquets from a thread I saw on here lol (argh! am so challenged on this now lol).
CommentAuthordebjane11
Good idea Lisa , I will be asking friends and family now too, it would be nice for them to be able to point out their pieces and if they wanted they could always have it back after the wedding...x
CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
It sounds amazing and would love to see your pics.
CommentAuthordebjane11
Hi pics are in my album showing my finished bouquet..im so pleased with it glad i decided to do it .let me know wot u think xx
CommentAuthorGazza 122
oh wow! it looks awesome I LOVE IT! i could just look at it for ages and notice pieces i didnt see before....mesmerising! x
CommentAuthorKatie
Its beautiful I bet you are really pleased with it :-)
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CommentAuthorx~Hails~x
I love these :-) I couldnt decide wheather to have one of these or a wand for my flower girl so i got both lol and will decide nearer the day!
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CommentAuthoralanafx
Aw wow ! looks fab well done !! xx
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CommentAuthorAmy
I'd never even heard of them till this thread- what a unique change. How on earth did you make it? And is it heavy?
It's gorgeous by the way. xx
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CommentAuthorClareS
I'd not heard of them either, looks fab :) x
CommentAuthordebjane11
yeah it is a bit heavy but not uncomfortably so, took me ages I knew I wanted one and made it and remade it three times till it was right...just collected loads of brooches and earrings or anthing pretty ! and wired them with florist wire to make stems like real flowers and taped with florist tape, I used white.., I tried the hand tied effect but couldnt get it right, so tried pulling them through a round oasis...was good but oasis fluffed everywhere..ended up cuttin the stems to a couple of inches and poked them into an oval bouquet holder, any that were a bit wobbly and heavy i just hot glued into the oasis and I done it ! its not huge and over the top and I definately wont be throwing it lol..wil be done for murder if I did xx
CommentAuthorLisa Ramos
Wow it looks amazing!
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CommentAuthorJilly17
That really is GORGEOUS!!! You clever thing!!!!
CommentAuthorEnny
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oh lovely just googled it, its something different... I like it :)
CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
that is stunning and so different! clever you!
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CommentAuthorSharon Lawman 2b
i am going to have a go at making one of these I love them and think they are really different, just found loads of brooches on e bay for 61p each so can start collecting xx
CommentAuthorNHR115
Wow they are stunning bouquets. I hadn't heard of them until now but just Googled and image and I love them. xxx
CommentAuthorLofty
Wow that's amazing, I can't believe you made that yourself, well done!!
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