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Blogger Fort Mill, SC on Aug 16, 2012

My Sister's Recycled vintage wedding bouquet

Most of us like re-purposed recycled things nowadays. You know all that old costume jewelry that was let's say your Aunts, Grandmothers, etc. Don't get rid of it! You, or someone you know may be getting married and you can make the wedding bouquet.

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What a conversation piece to carry on your wedding day. My Mom used all vintage pins, broaches and buttons either she had or purchased at the thrift stor...
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Vintage pins, buttons, lace and ribbon.
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Made the charms and had my Grandparents pictures inside.
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My sister talking to a guest who inquired about the bouquet. What a special keepsake forever. My Mom you tubed how to make this bouquet. She said she tweaked it...

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Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Very clever. Also remember that on the other end of the wedding, retirement homes and such can use your used flower arrangements to brighten up their residents' days.

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debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Awww...yes Steve that is a wonderful idea!

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

What a totally original & unique idea!! You can sure bet no other bride is going to have a bouquet identical to hers!! Definitely one of a kind and a keepsake!!

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debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Thank you Susan!

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Marie New Fairfield, CT

Great idea ! It turned out lovely. Did you toss a bouquet at your reception ?

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debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

No..bouquet tossing at this wedding:)

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Rachael T Los Angeles, CA

Lovely!

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Laurel Herring

What a fabulous idea to include family and memorabilia in the bouquet! Love it!

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debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Thank you!~

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