To Do or Not To Do: Broach Bouquets
Ok, we need your opinions (expert, or not!) on a subject that has recently come up in several “wedding trends” conversations…
The Broach Bouquet – funky, passing trend OR eco-friendly, classic and lovely?
Here’s what we know:
The (often vintage) broach bouquet has been popping up on wedding blogs for at least the past few months. It has the potential to be very cost effective (if you can raid grandma’s jewelry box), it will last forever, and has a whimsical, “little girl dress up” feel (think: crewcuts by J Crew).
It also has the potential to come off as gaudy and too DIY (who wants to look like a bedazzled bride?!). Then there’s the issue of matching the bridal party… do bridesmaids carry broach bouquets too? And does it have to carry over to boutonnieres in order to look cohesive?
We must know what you think! After all, we’re in the business of making this day perfect and we simply cannot recommend something for our dear brides that their guests will walk away from scratching their heads (or worse, viciously wagging their tongues!).
What do you think – is it a Do or a Don’t You Dare?
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785 days ago,
Trendy Bride said:
THIS IS 100% A TO DO .. I love this !!
785 days ago,
natalie said:
Hi there! Thanks for your comment! The broach bouquet is something I think we’ll be seeing more and more of – even if in simple, subtle versions. I just took a peek at your website (love the pink and black!) and I love your simple, real weddings gallery. If you’re ever looking for new images let us know! We have a super gorgeous purple & peacock wedding that I think would be perfect for your site!
Best,
Geranium Lake Flowers
776 days ago,
Satirah said:
My sister is getting married in December and we are trying to DIY EVERYTHING! Including a monochromatic broach bouquet. In addition to broaches we are also including buttons that belonged to her grandmother as well as wired pearls and crystals. For the brides bouquets we are making traditional white rose bouquets and adding a few buttons, broaches and pearls. We are making the boys bouts with wired pearls and small metal broach like flowers. My sisters wedding will be very upscale/trendy, however i think this look would go well with a more casual out door wedding also. Honestly, if the bride loves it, who cares?
776 days ago,
natalie said:
Hi Satirah! Thanks so much for the input. We would LOVE to see pictures of the bouquet once it’s done! Send us a little email and maybe we can post the pics as a follow up!
767 days ago,
Andrea said:
I think this is a great, funky way to change things up. Im always looking for things that are a little quirky and I will defiantly be using this idea in my wedding.
766 days ago,
natalie said:
Thanks for the feedback, Andrea! We’d love to see pics if you do incorporate them. Keep in touch and best of luck to you!
674 days ago,
rachel said:
i love the broach brouquets, my neice is getting married next year, and shes doing the broach bouquet, i was wondering if there is anyone who knows where we can get broaches in a reasonable price range. if you could let me know thank you.
674 days ago,
natalie said:
Hi Rachel! If your niece is interested, we could do one for her. Even if she’s not local {Portland} we could even ship it to her. Depending on if we also incorporate real flowers we might need to overnight the bouquet but it’s totally doable! If she’s interested, you can always have her call the shop to inquire more. Geranium Lake Flowers 503.228.1920
408 days ago,
Kimberly said:
LOVE the broach bouquets! I think they’re lovely, so unique and so eye-catching. DEFINITELY a conversation piece.
346 days ago,
Jessica said:
I have been considering the broach bouquet for my upcoming wedding next spring. I love the look and love that I will be able to incorporate family pieces into my bouquet. It totally covers the something old category for the bride
Plus, there is no worries about storing or preserving the bouquet.
339 days ago,
Tamara said:
Wow, I guess I’m alone in the “don’t like em” category. I hear they are super heavy and frankly, I think they do border on gawdy. Next thing you know brides will be carrying their ribbon bouquets from their bridal showers.
241 days ago,
Grace said:
My daughter is in love with the broach bouquet, and I have been collecting antique jewelry and broaches for the last 20 years. I cannot think of a better way to pass them down to her. It would be an amazing keepsake!
217 days ago,
Vickie Huber said:
i am a new import company in louisiana. we sell various types of broaches… I also have two wedding stores… I am super excited about broach bouquets and hopefully starting a new treand in mardi gras central … where bling is our thing.. Rhinestoneimports.com or337-433-9494