brooch bouquet

I have been researching wedding DIY stuff like it is my job lately.  One idea that I am fully committed to doing now is a brooch bouquet.  What a fantastic idea! It never dies, it can be passed down, it holds treasures from love ones, and it is full on bling!  Flowers are lovely, but this idea is a great new tradition I would love to start in my lineage.

While visiting my mother in Texas last week, I shared this with her.  She in turn shared with me my grandmother's odds and ends jewelry.  Most of the items are gold, but she assured me that if I wanted to paint them up to coordinate no one would mind.

It is a great start to the collection for the bouquet.  My plan is to have those attending the bridal shower to bring one item to include in the brooch bouquet.  If you're not sure what I am referencing, check out Pinterest's brooch bouquets.