Link: DIY Brooch Bouquet

For those of you who know me, you probably know one of my many quirks is my loathing for flowers. In the Spring when lilacs are in bloom and I am walking outside, I specifically plan my route in order to avoid these foul, odiferous clumps. My dislike of flowers has one large benefit for the wedding: saving money. Flowers are supposed to account for around 10% of budget for the wedding; as our proposed budget is $15K, this saves Anthony and I an estimated $1,500. Score!

On the downside, brides traditionally carry a floral bouquet. Fortunately, there is a sparkly, flower-free alternative: brooch bouquets.

http://www.fancypantsweddings.com/how-to-design-a-brooch-bouquet/