Oh I’ve been terrible.  More so neglectful of the blog, but it’s been that kind of season.  Surprisingly this year’s weddings stretched out into November so where I normally get some breathing room, that was not the case!  Despite the fact that my calendar shows no sign of easing up in the next few weeks, I did want to take a moment to say hello. 

With the holidays quickly approaching this only means that the 2012 wedding season is just around the corner.  And for those of you who are tying the knot next year, it’s time to work out some of those smaller details of your big day.   Yes…those details that you may have even overlooked.  (Unless you have that infamous timeline checklist stamped on your forehead!)

Last summer I came across a photographer’s blog and to my surprise the bride in the photos had decided to ditch the traditional floral bouquet for something a little more unique.  If you haven’t seen these yet you’re in for a treat!  Although I absolutely love flowers, I have to admit that I love these even more.  I’m talking about brooch bouquets and they are quickly becoming the next best substitute to the traditional bridal bouquet.

Now, I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking at these bouquets and the key is to find a designer who can do several things:

• Have the ability to design an aesthetically pleasing colour palette with the use of good quality jewelry.
• Have the skill to properly assemble and secure the bouquet.
• Have a proven reputation of providing excellent and efficient service.

I finally found someone who has all of these!!  Mind you, she’s located in the United Kingdom but don’t let that stop you.  The company is called Hair Bows WonderWorld and Lynn’s bouquets are works of art.  After seeing a variety of uncoordinated and lopsided bouquets on other sites I was thrilled to come across her work. 

She offers bouquets made entirely of jewelry, but also has combination bouquets where she has used jewelry and handmade flowers.  Ready-made bouquets can be purchased at her Etsy shop and she also takes custom orders of certain designs.  So if you see something you like but want a different colour scheme, just message her your request. 

Why would you consider a brooch bouquet?  Well no two bouquets will ever be exactly the same because of the type of jewelry used, it won’t die (making it a great keepsake), and the most important…it is creatively stunning!  Yes, you’ll pay a premium above what a real floral bouquet would cost, but it’ll definitely be captured as one of those memorable details of your wedding day.

Here are some of my favourites from Lynn’s collection:

You can find Hair Bows Wonderworld on Etsy and Facebook. 

AND starting today Hair Bows Wonderworld is running an Advent Calendar promotion.  Each day during the month of December a $75 or $100 voucher will be offered on a different bouquet so keep an eye on her Facebook page for the deal of the day!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/hairbowswonderworld

https://www.facebook.com/hairbowswonderworld