Vintage brooches are a very versatile element that can add some bling and personality to your vintage wedding. In the past couple of years — with the growing popularity of a vintage themed wedding — brides, grooms, parents and wedding decorators have found some unique and different ways to incorporate vintage brooches in their weddings. For example:
- Accenting the wedding cake
- On the wedding dress itself (bodice, waist, ribbon sash, etc…)
- In your vintage fascinator hair piece or veil
- In the centerpieces
- On the invitations or save the date cards
- Making a bridal bouquet from vintage brooches
- and many more ideas.
Using vintage brooches almost ensures a unique and one of a kind look to your wedding since they are each different in their own way. From rhinestones to semi precious stones, from gold to silver, from butterflies to hearts, find one with the individual characteristics that will coordinate with your vintage theme.
What different ways will you use vintage brooches in your wedding? Maybe you will use them as a gift for your bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom or as favors for your guests. Maybe you will hang them from branches you use as your centerpiece or to accent your escort card table. you decide. There is no right or wrong — just design opinion.
Vintage brooches are readily available online at eBay or locally at an antique mall, thrift store or even yard sales. You can also purchase new brooches with a vintage look. Keep your eyes peeled and find your own unique way of adding this vintage element. They will make a statement perfect for your vintage wedding.
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