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Mr. Hardinero, trusted floral
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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...
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on to www.mrhardinero.com or email
them at [email protected]
Call: 348.6978 / 413.0276 /
0922.8586844