Brooch bouquets are such a unique way for brides to have a different kind of arrangement. Whether a bride finds a local artisan to construct a bouquet out of items found from estate sales or their grandmother’s favorite treasures, these kinds of florals create keepsakes for years to come.

In garnering photos for our 2013 edition of clutch, the bride’s guide have and to hold, we came across several brooch bouquet shots that we just couldn’t pass up. Let this collection of pins and baubles inspire you.

photos by Crystal George Studios

photos by Stone Blue Productions

photos by S Carter Studios

photo by KD Burke Photography

photos by Visions by Heather

Craving more non-floral bouquet inspiration? Just be sure to click here for a plethora of ideas!

Plum is such a beautiful hue, and add ombre to that … you do have perfection! Here is an editorial shoot that was submitted by Reese Moore Weddings, and even though our bride and groom’s event was styled, there are lots of ideas just waiting to be had! Here is what Sabine, event planner at Fabulous Fete had to say …

Who doesn’t want a chic, contemporary style for their big day? Deep purples fade to pale lavender in this stunning wedding style shoot. Sequined pillows in varying shades of plum add a festive touch to the sleek, all white lounge tent, and glass orbs filled with purple blooms hung from the ceremony site… which overlooked the gorgeous Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, SC. The bride set her best foot forward in a short, romantic dress and whimsical veil, and her bridesmaids wore statement-making frocks: a form-fitting black frock sported a rhinestone encrusted bow, while the deep plum look presented a stunning backless style. A dramatic carpet of ombre petals ringed the feet of our couple, who stepped inside to delicious cocktail eats boasting their wedding palette: roasted purple heirloom potatoes, filet in burgundy sauce, and roasted beet salad. A gorgeous purple ombre cake capped off the evening, making a dramatic statement!

Enjoy!

We receive so many beautiful submissions when it comes to planning for clutch, the bride’s guide to have and to hold. This year, I decided to take a collection of photos from each photographer and utilize them for blog posts. Here is the first of many by S Carter Studios. From engagement sessions to wedding detailing, enjoy this variety of beautiful photos!

Craving more inspiration from S Carter Studios? Be sure to head here for another one of their postings!

Not many things add fragrance and pops of color to a wedding like flowers can, and this collection is so bright and happy. From tulips that could grow in your yard in the spring to uniquely colored roses, there is a range and variety to suit many tastes and budgets in the photos below. Many thanks to Jill Lauren Photography for putting together this collection of images for our readers.

Many thanks go out to Jill Lauren Photography for submitting these florals to us via Two Bright Lights. For a post rich with floral inspiration, just click here.

If you have a copy of our 2013 wedding issue of clutch, the bride’s guide to have and to hold, chances are you caught a glimpse of this “everyday wedding” in print. When I first laid eyes on these photos, I knew that we had to feature them in our magazine! I love the fact that the wedding takes place at a beautiful residence, has amazing florals and includes chandeliers hanging from trees. The colors are beautiful and the bride is stunning. I adore the fact that she chose her grandmother’s vintage dress as her exit outfit … that is one of my favorite parts (I am a vintage clothing junkie!).

Here are some of Elizabeth’s own words about her wedding. We didn’t have room for her full story in print, so I am excited to include it here:

Our wedding day was a perfect representation of who we are individually and as a couple. Capron and I are both non-traditional people from traditional background,s and we really love our families and friends, so we wanted our wedding to not only reflect our love but express our love to the people we care about.

Having the wedding in my parents’ backyard seemed like an obvious choice. I have so many memories in that yard. Capron proposed to me on the back porch that overlooks the beautiful with terraces, gardens, and fountains – it is really perfect for entertaining. We wanted the whole thing to be relaxed and beautiful, like a candlelit garden party.

The dresses that my bridesmaids wore were their own choices. My sister wore a dress that belonged to my late grandmother, Mary. We were looking through a bunch of her old dresses from the 40′s, 50′s, and 60′s, and she found a gorgeous blue cocktail dress. We both thought that it would be perfect for the wedding, and she tried it on and I thought it looked gorgeous on her. I felt like it would be a great way to honor Granny’s spirit.

Since it was a blue dress (and blues are my favorite), I asked my bridesmaids to choose their own. They all have different styles and personalities, and it wouldn’t have felt right having them all wear the same thing. By allowing them to choose I knew they could find something to fit their different bodies, personalities, and budgets. The dresses ended up showing off their unique personalities, which is something I love about all of them, so it worked really well. Originally, I wanted to wear blue but eventually decided to wear white.

When my Memaw (mom’s mother) heard I was doing blue bridesmaid dresses she offered her wedding dress, which was a beautiful baby blue tea-length dress from the 50′s. As soon as I saw it I thought, “Nope, this can’t be a bridesmaid dress – this is for me!” It fit like a glove, and I ended up wearing it at the reception.

Capron and I made our own iPod playlist for the reception. It was a really fun thing for us to do together, and we knew the type of music that our family and friends would want to hear that was still in line with the ambiance we wanted. That worked out really well.

Everything just felt so laid back and warm. The ceremony was definitely my favorite part. We had an amazing officiant, and you could just feel the love radiating from the people around us. Capron and I went into the whole experience with the feeling that as long as we were married to one another at the end of the day and we got to share that day with everyone we loved, then our wedding would be perfect – everything else was just details. That made the planning feel fun and stress-free and it did turn out to be truly perfect. My mother was an incredible help in planning. She has incredible taste and I relied on her for many things. It was truly the best day of our lives.

Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for sharing your heart. Again, I adore the story of the dresses! Enjoy these photos of the wedding, which were taken by Jeremiah of Stone Blue Productions. Elizabeth and Capron, I wish you the best in your life together!

Photography – Stone Blue Productions

Catering – Avenue Foods

Cake – Montana Plains Bakery

Wedding Dress – Church Street Bridal (Pnina Tornai) (Alterations by Grace at Sew What)

Chair/Table Rental – True Value Hardware

Officiant – Rev. Anne Gibbons (Lynchburg College Chaplain)

Flowers/Decor – Rod Meek & Company

If you would like to view more of the work of Stone Blue Productions, click here to view another posting.