#1 Best How To DIY Brooch Bouquet Tutorial Part 1

[@brittanysundstrom]

Thank you for the tutorial. Just wanted to share that I was making brooch flowers yesterday and my future father in law had a great idea. He used his drill without a bit and ran the wire through two parts of it and used that to twist the wires. The wires came out with the most perfect twist to them and saved my fingers from being sore. It was much faster and took less than one minute per brooch flower. Thought I would share and save some time for other brides making a brooch bouquet!

[@daciaronene]

i sat last night and in a few minutes made one of the "brooch flowers" using a brooch I purchased at the thrift store and floral wire from the dollar store. Super easy and and your bouquet came out looking just as pretty, if not prettier than the ones using the foam ball...way more realistic! Thank you again for sharing!!!

[@jessicayflores]

That's great! Thank you so much for watching, participating and taking the time to leave me your positive comment. It means the world to me. Stay safe!

[@threeshoemom]

I started making the bouquet and it is BEAUTIFUL. I just have to finish the underneath and the handle. So excited! I wish I could send you a picture! Thanks for all your video help.

[@jessicayflores]

Please do send me a picture. You can find my email on my website's "contact" page - DomesticatedMe [dot] com

[@sinblaze45]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I made my bouquet for my wedding in August and I am so excited it turned out beautiful. Thank you thank you thank you because I certainly could not afford the ones that are being sold for 600.00. I even added brooches to my bridesmaids bouquets just not as much as mine of course. Once again thank you so much Jessica. God bless you

[@shelbyfisk7853]

Thank you for this simple beautiful brooch bouquet. When you are on a budget and can't afford those high price bouquets this will definitely take center stage too.

[@katiak74]

You make this job look so easy, that I am definitively doing my bouquet by myself! Thank you for this very useful tutorial!

[@jessicayflores]

katiak74 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Good luck!

[@pinkkarr]

Worked like a charm!! Getting hitched in exactly 6 days and I made my own custom bouquet for about $125 v $450 on Etsy. Thx!

[@buntybunny]

Love this idea, we are retaking our vows next year and I ended up here looking for ideas on how to tie a bouquet, now I have a whole new outlook on what I am going to do.

[@jessicayflores]

+Bunty Bunny I'm so glad to hear that. Nothing makes me feel better than to read positive comments like these. Thank you so much and feel free to ask me any questions you may have. Xoxo

[@ashtonavery1]

You are a winner. Just what I needed. All my answers, a couple great tricks and to the point. Love!

[@jessicayflores]

ashtonavery1 Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! Xoxo

[@tori8142]

Omg you just saved me from paying like $300.00 on a brooch bouquet for my wedding. .. on etsy....my mom has a bunch of antique brooches that I was going to try and put on my dress somewhere but i wasent sure about it...but this is a much better idea ...you made my day ...thank you so much

[@jessicayflores]

Victoria Schuelke That makes me really happy to hear, Victoria! Please send me the photo of your finished bouquet so that I can feature it on my website. Thanks for watching!

[@dawnh6067]

Well, now I feel the need to unnecessarily buy brooches and keep them on hand. I've never heard of these, but LOVE them!! Thanks!!

[@sinfullyobsessed]

I'm totally doing this with homemade wire and bead flowers for centerpieces that we need for a work party. Super cute!

[@beaner2907]

That's so pretty! I never would've given a brooch a second glance until I saw this video.

[@Dangirl65]

I cant tell u how many times I watch ur video to perfect my brooch bouquet for my wedding next August, Wow, I just want to thank you for sharing, seeing that I got what I wanted with out breaking the bank. I find the hydrangeas was either too small or too big, so I omit that idea and uses half of a foam ball, with ur exact ideas, and im so happy with the out come, thank you sooooooooo very much

[@andreasteele3280]

I love love love your video.....because of your I made my own bouquet and my girls....it just add a personal feeling to my wedding and was way more inexpensive....thank you hun

[@magnersplease]

Jessica, thanks so much! Didnt have the confidence to even dream of making one of these, and was worried about forking out the money for one. Now Ive started collecting my brooches and am going to give this a go! All thanks to you, Looking forward to the "How to wrap" Video! Thanks again, from a very happy bride to be! xx

[@kerryjeske5452]

I never thought of doing this for a bouquet, but am now! Thanks!

[@jessicayflores]

Thank you for watching and please share!

[@TJoi0527]

I am so happy I found your tutorial. I already ordered and received my first brooch. Can't wait to get started.

[@melissarivera5732]

Awesome ideas, you have helped me get for my wedding bouquets.Now I know I can do it myself. Thanks

[@cynthiadiaz6071]

I was feeling horrible about the amount of money I was spending on a natural bouquet.. ($225) just for my bouquet, which will die the next day. You motivated me to do something that will last for years. I bought a mixture of pendents and brooches. I've only started stringing the brooches and it's looking gorgeous. My bouquet will be a little under $75 when I'm done. Thinking about doing smaller versions for my bridesmaids. $600 bouquet for under $75. Thank You Jessica, from a bride on a budget

[@joericesgirl]

.ive been collecting brooches for 2 years for my daughters bouquet I wish I had looked you up long ago. Awesome video

[@camam09]

I'm getting married in December and was having some difficulty in deciding what type of bouquet to get. Your tutorial inspired the brooch bouquet and consequently I'm doing one like this to throw for the single ladies and a more elaborate one for my bouquet. Thank you for inspiration.

[@cdiva365]

i'm renewing my wedding vows in 2 more yrs. my cousin had a brooch bouquet when she got married 2yrs ago and i fell in love with it and wanted one for my own thanks fow saving my pockets.

[@jessicayflores]

chioma Johnson Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@cdiva365]

Did you ever do that contest?

[@nekcr0]

I made mine with your directions and it came out beautifully on my first try. Thank you so much off your awesome video!!!

[@jessicayflores]

Thank you! Don't forget to send me a photo of your completed bouquet and check out my website - DomesticatedMe [dot] com

[@QuirkyGirl10]

Thanks for posting this helpful video. I love your advice and technique for wiring the brooches. That makes sense to use more wire and to wire both ends of the brooch to give it stability. (I'd prefer creating an entire bouquet with brooches, though, instead of using fake flowers, but I know that will definitely drive up the price). Great job explaining all this!

[@SheSamples_]

You are a blessing!! Thank you so much! I'm having a Vintage wedding Jan 5th 2013 and i was trying to figure out how to do this lol.. Thank you from my heart... and Also Ladies or Gents those of you that live in Los Angeles..there is a Place called Santee Alley and theres a Accessory store that sale brooches for Less than 5$ Its call 1$ Accessories.. YOu can also purchase 1$ rings with the Brooch like design and just twist the ring part off..

[@evangelistanereidamoralez2166]

Walmart has beautiful brooches... I made mine yesterday!!! In love with it

[@sharellemccaskill]

Very nice!!! Going to star collecting brooches for my wedding in July

[@thatgrrlca]

Very well done. I hadn't thought to wire two sides of the brooch. A good idea when I will be using brooches from my Grandmother and her sisters. I subscribed because your tutorial was great. A slow start but you took the time to do it right.

[@RedBottoms39]

Thank you soooooo much for this tutorial. I wanted a brooch bouquet badly, but didn't want to spend $650 dollars on the one I love on Etsy. My daughter GOD mother makes bouquet all the time but never made a brooch one. I showed her your tutorial and shes very excited to make this for me for my March 2014 wedding in Cancun Mexico. I will post a pic of the finish product.

[@brookspa94]

BEAUTIFUL! What a GREAT idea! A little FYI trick I use when twisting wire to make jewelry.... insert your wire ends straight into the center hole of a cheap small drill. Then tighten down on the wires at the clamp base. Make sure the wires are TIGHTLY in there. Now hold the wires securely @ the other end (@ the brooch) & squeeze the drill "trigger". The drill will TWIST the wire FOR YOU! Now, NO more twisting for you. Save your wrist strength, time, & the twists are all neatly done! Good Luck!

[@jessicayflores]

Thanks for the tip, AmyLee!

[@cacb24]

You could also request family and friends to bring a brooch to the bridal shower, antique would be lovely, ....

[@ebinger224]

that is an excellent idea Carol. As a ''crafter/creator'' myself I collect vintage jewelry of any kinds, so I just want to commend you on such a 'thoughtful' way to get in on that, ''something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue'' I collect vintage earring (sets) and sew them onto ''crocheted barefoot sandals'', they are just beautiful especially for a beach wedding, which is very popular! I live right on the Pacific Coast in Brookings Oregon. I've even sold my barefoot sandals right off my feet in Fred Meyers while shopping. You can see my work on my FACEBOOK page, Ruby Jean Roberts, send me a 'friend request' if you'd like more into on the barefoot sandals. My work is called, ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL THING by Ruby. Once again, great idea!

[@cherrygarciaful]

Thank you! I had all the materials and was making it with a thick green wire and the broochs were falling all over the bouquet. It was so discouraging. I have so many things to do and make still for the wedding, lol. Now i'm going to try it your way. THank u!!!!

[@melissab3038]

Goggles for cutting wire! I’m sure there are probably 100 people who have already commented 😂. Good video for 10 years ago and very cool idea❤🎉!

[@jessicayflores]

It actually hasn’t come up before! Thanks so much for the tip, watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@NurulJunsafri]

Thank you so much! Been looking for a hand bouquet like this and your video helps me so much!

[@jessicayflores]

Thank you! Don't forget to share my video. You may recruit some help if your friends and family see what you're trying to make.

[@brennie2shoes]

What a great video am so happy for I have been collecting brooches for yrs so will be of good use for my own wedding in October

[@laquanastokes8163]

I used your tutorial to make my amazing brooch bouquet, and it came out amazing. Will post a video and tag you in it.

[@niecy3854]

I'll never understand why ppl ask dumb questions like "where do you get your brooches?" Click play and watch the video! She says it!!!!!!

[@HeadGirl]

you can open the pin and twist the wire around and close the pin, use white tape to wrap around the silver wire, looks neater clean, and just lush.

[@LauraTerese]

I have a tussie mussie holder, so theoretically when i have finished wrapping the stems i can insert it into the holder, maybe get some of that green florist foam? Great video by the way, you explained the process so much better than the others i have seen...thank you !

[@olivergigi]

Thank you so much for this highly informative and budget - friendly video! Like those who saw the crazy prices on Esty, I am now going to be able to make a beautiful and personal bouquet for a fraction of the price!

[@jessicayflores]

Geraldine Ravago Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

[@forerunner7]

SO beautiful!!!.. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@jessicayflores]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Durotha]

This was a VERY good video - really great easy how to - very specific and detailed. Thanks!

[@Jackybooskie]

Omg thank you so much I was just about to buy a 375 dollar one but then my fiancé suggested to do my own so I came to KZbin and found this video thank you sooooooo much

[@julie492]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! My daughter is having a quinceanera in April and she wanted a peacock themed brooch bouquet. They are so expensive! But a trip to Harwin Drive in Houston for brooches and flowers and I'm making one for less than 100.00!

[@12chikia]

Gracias jessica por compartir... este proyecto para hacerlo es muy caro! y yo si le entendi no le hagas caso a las personas que no quieren ver tu cara! me encanto y si se donde comprar los brooches por un dollar jeje!

[@DavesLeslie]

LOVE it! Can't wait to start making mine!

[@novelas4ever]

omg thats beautifull.....im making one for my daughter and looking online..i love the brooch..do you think it will look ok with rose as well??

[@susanmyers2499]

great clear video thank you

[@jessicayflores]

Thanks so much!

[@ziavanderveen5134]

Just gorgeous!! Wanted something like this but it was so expensive! I tried visiting your site but its down...will definitely be trying this out! Thank you so much :)

[@murderessfairy]

Great job on the video, it is very helpful. I am attempting to make a cascading brooch bouquet for my wedding and I would like it to be a large bouquet if you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!

[@georginakeith5456]

Heelo Jessica. I'm about to create my own bouquet in the next month or so for my own wedding and your instructions seem clear and easy to follow so thanks. Just wondering how do you finish off your bouquets? Do you use ribbon to tie around the wire, a florists bouquet holder or bouquet collars? What do you recommend and can you please send some photos of various bouquets that you have made to inspire me as I'm not sure if I'll make it all brooches or a combination with fake flowers. Georgy :)

[@solicious1]

Best diy brooch video I've seen!

[@dawnadams7365]

Hi Jessica, I had never seen brooch bouquets until I came across your link on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing your skill.

[@jessicayflores]

Thanks so much for watching Dawn! Please be sure to follow DomesticatedMe [dot] com to see more original content.

[@threeshoemom]

I love your video.I just ordered some brooches. I can't wait to make the bouquet for my daughters wedding. I just have to buy the wire. Wish me luck!!

[@jessicayflores]

Good luck! Ps. you can order wire from the link I posted in the description box above.

[@WandergirlLA]

I use to make wire sculptures and I can give you an easy tip for the twisting. Use a power drill. You would need something or someone to hold the brooch end but take a drill, lock the wire into the part were the drill bits go, and pull the trigger. It twist in seconds saving you a lot of time in the end.

[@g.w.324]

Great tips on where to find inexpensive brooches and using regular wire instead of the floral wire. I have been wanting to make my own since I saw one in a craft store for $500.00 or Etsy for $300.00. Will keep an eye on your other videos and website. Thank you!!

[@nazmakhatun2223]

Love it!!! Thank u so much for taking the time and showing! My sisters wedding in 3 wks times and I can't wait to make one for her and surprise her xxx

[@miesha1983]

Wow, you made it look so easy. Thanks for making this tutorial! Im so excited to make my bouquet

[@jessicayflores]

eesha mac Thanks so much! Xoxo

[@sarablack4328]

I love your bouquet. I watched your first and second video. When you added all the broaches to make it completely full did you have to add more flowers when you used it as the base or was the one small one enough to hold all of them ? Thanks for your help and posting your tutorial!!

[@wisenlatina]

I love this video! I am getting married in August! 2013, so I will embark in making my own brooch bouquet very soon, I will post pictures on here :)

[@tunenashula]

Ived had this video for the longest saved on my favorite because this is what I want to make for m wedding in July I'm so happy and cant wait to start...Been trying to find some as beautiful as your but haven't yet witch sucks but I know I will won't give up...Thanx for this video

[@jessicayflores]

Thank you! Please share!

[@ellabarbiex]

Great video! Does it have to be floral wire or i can use welding electrical spool Wires 0.5mm which 22gauge? Thanks

[@rwaskahat]

I looove this!! Such a great way to creat your own wedding keep sake :)

[@mauiluv3693]

Jessica - I loved your tutorials and am going to make a brooch bouquet for my daughter who is getting married July 2014. I know you used about 25 brooches in your personal bouquet - are they 25 different brooches or did you use some brooches a couple of times within the bouquet?

[@karic1017]

Absolutely love it! Thanks so much of the tutorials! I am planning a brooch bouquet making party for my bridesmaids so we can all make one and cherish forever! Their's will be the 6 brooch and mine will be fuller! :)

[@jessicayflores]

Great idea!

[@kristieweaver2647]

You are so good at this. Thank you.

[@jessicayflores]

You’re so sweet. Thanks so much!

[@aftenholden2207]

Super cute and easy!! love it!!!

[@MM-pr6nr]

Wow, this is 1 of the best videos i have seen. You don't yammer on about crap, just show how to and the best way.. Thanks

[@jessicayflores]

Thanks so much!

[@joejobeck]

the most helpful tutorial I have found yet

[@staceyhicks5047]

Thank you so much, I'm getting married next year and this has helped me massively in making my bouquets for the wedding xx

[@yeldamoradi]

Hi, love the video thank you! How thick is the wire? I used 0,5mm and it is too thin..

[@JenKostos]

Jessica~ How many brooches did you use total to make your end product seen in part 2 to complete the bouquet? I'm making one for my daughter and yours is beautiful!!! Thanks! Jen

[@glramirez100]

Yes I will, Thank you for posting this awesome tutorial. I just started my bouquet& its stunning!

[@ashanee22]

OMG THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! I'm having an August 2013 wedding and of course I can not afford $500 for ONE bouquet!! I even looked on EBAY thinking I might purchase a used one with no luck! You have NO idea how disappointed I was (which is such a sucky feeling when wedding planning)!! I'm going to start collecting brooches and make one of my own. I just added you on FB and officially suscribed fo quick references...lol!! I just pray mine turns out just as well!! You're the best!

[@nataliepeluso685]

you really are a mean person!!! This video is great! Well done Jess

[@rebeccapiela9055]

This is a great video!!! Have you tried making one with more brooch pins, how heavy was this one? Thank you!

[@jessicayflores]

Rebecca Piela The on I made for my own wedding had about 25-30 pins in it. It wasn't ridiculously heavy. I would say weight isn't an issue unless you make an "obnoxiously" large bouquet. Go as big as you'd like! :)

[@glramirez100]

What size of wire would you recommend? I started doing my flowers& used 22 Gauge but they feel sort of weak, The biggest brooch i have is about 3 inches long& put wire on three different sides(double wire each side ),would you recommend I go a bigger size or just keep adding double wire on all sides for the big brooches?

[@DiamondMushroom]

I LOVE this video. Well done.

[@jessicayflores]

DiamondMushroom Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@michelem6287]

Hi Jessica!! I am making a brooch bouquet for my BFF's wedding day...I want to do something more grand than the little example you showed...if you don't mind me asking, how many brooches did you use for your personal bouquet? ANd what filler flower did you use? AWESOME tips!!! And I will def check out fabulousbrooch! Thank you so much!! :)

[@PhotohispanaGroup]

Fantastico Jessica gracias!thank you so much for sharing this and the link to the brooch site that's what I needed the most,you save me time looking in the internet we do lots of bridal photoshots and this will help me to make new and durable bouquets for my models that will last in a 5-6 hours photo shoots under hot lights.I will start sharing this video with all my brides, my florists and other artists in my group.I'm a very happy photographer now :).gracias from Maria in WashingtonDC.

[@jennytfs1]

Great Job, Jessica. Thanks for sharing! Is the give away still going on?

[@nataliepeluso685]

HI Jess when will you being showing the ribbon portion? Thank you for the great video!

[@GDyss7997]

i soooo needed this video. i fell in love w/ the brooch bouquet but not the price. i'm a military bride (my fiance & i are both active duty) having a destination wedding. i have a lot of women in my family who most likely won't be able to attend. i've asked them send me brooch for me to incorporate into the bouquet.

[@NisahPooh]

That would be perfect for my bridesmaids

[@DelilahRdz]

hello Jessica...thank you sooooo very much for this tutorial...love it...great job!!

[@rosanacarvalheiro5168]

I also do Buque wedding here in Brazil and I liked your tips!!

[@kimk5332]

Jessica, great video! I've watched a lot of tutorials on a variety of subjects, and yours is absolutely in the top 5%! How heavy was your own bouquet? I want to make one for my mom who is getting remarried, but I don't want it to be too heavy either. Thanks, appreciate your advice!

[@jessicayflores]

Kim Kirby It wasn't too heavy at all. Definitely has a bit of weight but nothing drastic. Thanks so much for watching!

[@happyeveraftergrl]

Thank you! This video is great! A lot of the brooches I am going to use are family heirlooms and I really didn't want to use super glue or hot glue on them. :)

[@Diamonds5PEARLS]

Can you post wrapping the stem? Love it! Thanks

[@marilugo3659]

Hi Jessica, You did such a beaitiful bouquet. Can I ask you a few questions ? First, the hydrangeas you use is for a small bouquet hhow many do you use for a medium size one or if it a little bigger ? My daughter wants to do a vintage weddng but we are on a low budget. I have severe pulmonary hypertension and its hard to wrk on this. Buy this she wHat she wants. They are very expensive. I saw some for 800. I will keep looking at you video to see if I can do my daughters. Thank you for so much.

[@jessicayflores]

Hello Mari. Have you seen the Part 2 to this tutorial? I display my brooch bouquet which is a medium/large bouquet. I used just 3 hydrangea flowers. Don't forget to visit DomesticatedMe.com to see my brooch bouquet page. I show my bouquet plus photos of bouquet that were made using my tutorial by other brides.

[@we.must.decrease]

Beautiful and innovated! Thank you!

[@jessicayflores]

lillyrose sunset Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@adia3379]

I love this idea, and I told my bff about it and now I have the task of making it. How many brooches did you use?

[@ninjapinksex]

What size of the sheer ribbon (that you used to criss-cross the finished bouquet) did you use? 3/8 inch, 7/8 inch ?? Thanks :)

[@PaulinaAllure]

Love this video ! Enjoyed watching it !

[@jessicayflores]

+Paulina_Allure Thank you!

[@RedBottoms39]

Hello again ~ I want a brooch bouquet a little bit bigger than yours, how many brooches you think I would need?

[@ClayClaim]

Really great! Thank you for your work :)

[@jessicayflores]

Thank you so much!

[@marshareed]

It occurred to me while enjoying this, that it would be very special to use a brooch that had belonged to the bride's mother, and/or grandmother. It could even be your 'something borrowed' if you want...maybe even something blue (and definitely something old). You can also find brooches at estate sales and yard sales.

[@akmediascope]

What a great teacher!!