Jewelry inspired bridal bouquets- Brooch Bouquet
I recently designed these two bouquets- the one on the left for a bridal open house and the one below for a fabulous photo shoot (More from that shoot soon!).
I wanted to show these bouquets not only because they are fabulous (I know, right?) but because I wanted to talk about how other designers can inspire my work.
I came across the beautiful brooch bouquets designed by the wonderful Fantasy Floral. I loved everything about her brooch bouquets. What a beautiful and special way to use sentimental pieces to make your bridal bouquet. Most of her bouquets are made from pieces she collects from the client. The client provides her with jewelry, brooches and other pieces from her family members and Fantasy Floral then works the jewelry pieces into a special bouquet the bride carries down the aisle.
I decided to use the same idea but give it my own twist by adding fresh flowers. These bouquets are actually using all the same jewelry. I just re-worked them into two different bouquets. The jewelry is 1/2 vintage pieces from my grandmother and great-grandmother and 1/2 new pieces. I had such an amazing time designing these bouquets. They were even more amazing in person. Total show stoppers.
For some instructions on how to make one of these lovelies check out Fancy Pants Weddings- How to make a brooch bouquet
Wow! Wish I hung onto some of the pins, etc. that were my mom’s when we cleaned out her house. I am now going to be on quest to find some brooches!
Shannon, I LOVE these! Stunning! I blogged about brooch bouquets a couple of months ago because I adore them! I love how you added your own unique twist combining it with real flowers. Fresh, fun and beautiful!
These bouquets are so cool!
You are a true artist and creator of all things great!
Oh how glorious!!! I am sooo going to give this a try – crafty yet floral! You are the best of the best GIRL!
shannon, she’s so hot right now. i want to go to there. very cool !!!
Just found your work through the Alice in Wonderland shoot. Your work is truly stunning! Makes me want to get married again just to have your gorgeous designs.
Where do you get the directions for the brooch bouquets. I have not been able to find it.
There is some great information in this post:http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-how-do-i-make-a-vintage-brooch-bouquet
Good Luck! Not a project for the faint at heart!
Oh MY GOD, I am so in love with your work, especially these broach bouquets. Congratulations on your work and superb pictures.
Thanks Ella- I love doing what I do!
shannon, i’ve seen brooch bouquets b4. Yours are gorgeous! Can we hire you? Thanks dwesbrook@gmail.com
I am currently in the process of making a brooch bouquet. I was wondering if the corsage tape you used to wrap the stem is quite sticky?
The corsage tape is a thin paper coated in wax. It becomes tacky when you stretch it. Just remember- pull and twist. It takes some practice!
This is GORGEOUS! May I ask what the small cream colored flowers are that you used in the first bouquet? I would love to recreate this bouquet using the same flowers because it looks so perfect together! Thanks so much! =)
They are narcissus.
These look really nice. I haven’t done much work with other things besides flowers in bouquets but you may inspire me. You make the brooches look so good.
Do you have a tutorial on how to make the second brooch with the flowers mixed in with the brooches? I LOVE it and can’t seem to find a tutorial online anywhere!
I am sorry but I do not have a tutorial for that particular bouquet. For best results, it would be best designed by a trained florist.