my vintage brooch wedding bouquet

[maleficent]

I've always found floral arrangements a little depressing, they are beautiful for such a short period of time, then they die and you have to throw away what is often a fairly sentimental piece. So for my wedding instead of spending hundreds of dollars on bouquets i decided to make a vintage brooch bouquet, I've seen them here on Craftster and on Pintrest and figured it would be a untraditional, personal piece I could make and keep forever it was quite time consuming and less cost effective than i though it might be but in the end i was very happy with the results





I found most of my brooches at local thrift store. but found i could easily incorporate pieces with sentimental value as well. i wrapped a necklace that used to belong to my grandmother around the stems and I borrowed one brooch that used to belong to my husband's grandmother to incorporate (temporarily) into the arrangement. it was very special to have pieces of these important people with me as i walked down the aisle. One of the most heartwarming moments was when my husband's blind grandfather found his late wife's brooch in my bouquet. it nearly brought him tears as he leaned down to kiss it. he was thrilled to know that a part of her was there with us that day

[jexxican]

that last picture is priceless. Very touching. Lovely bouquet, and what a lovely bride you were!

[WingsOfClay]

totally hit "THIS ROCKS"...that last picture made it for me: THAT is what art is about, making connections with our loved ones and honoring those that have shaped our lives. Bravo--beautiful visually and sentimentally.

[SonjaBoo]

That is a beautiful bouquet and a beautiful story -- I have to say, I teared up when I read about your husband's grandfather nearly tearing up! Congratulations on your wedding!

[FoxyMama]

I just LOVE this <<<333

[kaz814]

Love this and the last picture.  What a special memory!

[glimmer62]

I love this!  God Bless you for having the courage to be different and at the same time honor so many family members. PS I feel the same way as you about flowers.

[gozer]

Such a sweet story and beautiful bouquet!

[BoxOfRocks]

Echoing everyone else.  Beautiful work and the last photo was very touching.

[SneakyFoxeh]

Beautiful work!  You did a great job designing it.  

Also, love the pic of you and your grandfather-in law.  It's really sweet and touching.