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Contributors Whats New! Mr. Hardinero, trusted floral supplier, shows us a sparkly mystery between flowers and fillers... Text by: April Tong Photo by: Direk Lambert Pangilinan Brooch Bouquets Stylish Bouquet Alternative Flowers, ornamental plants and fillers are the standing order for bridal bouquets. Modern times brought in modern ideas and one such innovation is the Brooch Bouquet. “A brooch bouquet so to speak is a collection of brooches combined together to create a bouquet. The concept was created is search for an alternative to traditional real flower bouquets and has caught the eye of an increasing number of brides recently,” says Roel Torres of Mr. Hardinero. A brooch is a decorative pin put on clothes to keep them closed or as an accessory. The brooch bouquet could either be 100% brooch or 50% brooch and 50% real flowers or silk flowers. “We normally use the fancy ones, depending on the budget, one can request for silver, gold and the like, diamond, sapphire, rubies... ” Couples can also give ornaments in acrylic or enamel based, rings, pendants, bracelet, ornate hair clips, even tie clips and cufflinks, in addition to brooches for the bouquet. “The couple could provide us with vintage or heirloom brooches from their parents or grandparents, which will also satisfy the ‘something old’ tradition.” Size, Weight and Price The size of the bouquet range from 7.5 to 10 inches in diameter and the weight could be from 1.5 to 3 pounds. Their basic brooch bouquet costs around P5,000 which may lessen with additional brooches from the couple. Size and density of brooches affect the price. Caring for your Brooch Bouquet Brooch bouquets made of silver, copper or gold will neither wilt nor rust. But, artificial ones may rust after a long period of time. Unless you make sure you keep it tightly sealed with a humidity absorber to prevent rusting or have the bouquet especially framed for display. A Floral Heirloom The durable materials of brooch bouquets make it longlasting. Sometimes extravagant, but always fashionforward, a brooch bouquet is a priceless family heirloom, to be passed on, used and re-used for the next generation and the next bride... { { Find Out More To find out more about Mr. Hardinero log on to www.mrhardinero.com or email them at [email protected] Call: 348.6978 / 413.0276 / 0922.8586844