Forever Brooch Bouquets

onstantly up in the air and changing, has taken a toll. I know I am not alone, but sometimes it does feel very lonely. Lucky for me, I met Michelle last year when my fiancé and I were spontaneously part of a halloween photo shoot. Michelle created my headpiece for this day, and sometimes I find myself looking back on the photos and remaining in awe of her creation. Fast forward to 2020, I knew I wanted to incorporate my mom's wedding dress into my special day someway, somehow. There is no on else I would trust to care for a piece of my mom's dress, and create such a stunning piece that I can forever cherish. It may just be myself, and my fiancé on December 19th, (which is the most important part), but now I also have have this extremely special, handcrafted accessory. I felt so much joy the day I opened the package, saw my mom's dress turned into something so beautiful and read the handwritten note from Michelle. It truly means the world to me. Thank you.

onsultation to the drop off she was with me speaking to me and including me in everything she was doing. Not only does Michelle care about her work but she goes above and beyond for her clients. She is a true Angel. She even texted me on my wedding day to congratulate me! That’s how much she is involved with her clients. I got a couple of different pieces from Michelle. I got a custom head piece and garter, a hair comb for my sister, a boutonniere for my brother and a corsage for my mom. All made from my dads clothes and mother’s earrings so that my siblings and I will always have them. When Michelle hand delivered my pieces, we opened them together. Instant tears of joy for both her and I. I couldn’t thank Michelle more. Michelle thank you so much for being part of my day I cannot tell you how many people complimented my head piece. Everything came out wonderful. Thank you thank you. Please continue doing what you do. You bring so much joy and happiness. THANK YOU ❤️

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e looking for gorgeous florals for their wedding that will become a memento to treasure forever and hand down for generations.

made out of my mom’s dress and it’s so special to have all the pieces. Michelle takes so much care into every detail from taking the dress apart to building the new pieces. She messaged me throughout to make sure I loved the design. Cannot recommend Forever Brooch Bouquets enough!

nd story behind her company! I have a hard time appreciating flowers for the price they are, especially when it comes to a wedding and only having the flowers for a few hours but a huge price tag! I made an appointment to meet up with Michelle, to my benefit she was local to me, and it was if we had been friends forever! She shared stories of her family, her husband, their wedding, and her life. She showed great interest into my background, my husband, and our proposal! A meeting that was supposed to be 20-30 minutes lasted over an hour and we didn’t even realize! I had noooo idea what I wanted in my bouquet! Michelle made me feel very comfortable, explained the whole process, and made sure to comfortably keep me within my budget. I also gave her a piece of my husbands uniform, a pillow from my parent’s wedding, and a pair of my dads shorts to be part of the bouquet. After many messages back and forth and pictures sent along the way, my bouquet was finished even earlier than she had promised! We met one final time for me to pick it all up and she added the final touch of photos of my grandmother and father to my bouquet! I cried!!! She also made a boutonnière for my husband which had the special touch of his uniform, a bracelet for his mom which also had a flower from his uniform, and a bracelet for my mom which had a flower from the pillow she used at her wedding! Each piece was SOO UNIQUE and had its own special touch!! I am soo happy that I met Michelle! Her company is one of a kind, her story is soo special, and her work is INCREDIBLE! I still have my boutique on display in my dining room! My mother and mother in law also have a forever piece of jewelry with so much meaning!! I also want to mention that Michelle went out of her way to ensure my bouquet was safe to travel as I was shipping it to Italy! Yes, I got married in Italy!! The bouquet arrived safely without one flower out of place!! I then shipped it back to NY and used it for my wedding in NJ! I can go on and on!!! The experience, her work, Michelle herself...simply the BEST!!!

alism and genuine interest in my story and I knew I had found the way to honor my father at my wedding. While Michele may be creative and professional, her strength is that she works from her heart. The care in which she handled my father's clothes and crafted the most beautiful bouquet I have ever seen was nothing short of amazing - it was as though my family and story was as important to her as her own and for that, I am truly grateful. I can not think of a better way to honor someone than this -- and now I have a beautiful tribute to my father and my wedding that I can keep always! Thank you, Forever Brooch!

r me, a corsage for my mother and a boutonniere for my brother. Everything about the pieces, crafted by hand and personalized to match each of our styles. With such an emotional subject, Michelle was amazing in navigating the hard question and topics. She went over everything with grace and cried with me as I did. I truly cannot say again how amazing Michelle was during this whole experience. Thank you Forever Brooch Bouquets for giving me the best forever piece to hold my dad with me on my wedding day!

even begin?? I cannot say enough good things about Michelle! Aside from her incredible talent, she is so sweet and puts tremendous care and love into her work. She sent me pictures and updates along the way to ensure my bouquet came out exactly as I envisioned. She provided me with the most meaningful bouquet that will also serve as a beautiful keepsake after the wedding. I am forever grateful for Michelle!

e, she was able to make me one based off a design I found on Etsy and BOY did she deliver. It’s more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I am so so so thankful for the talent that’s right here in the Hudson Valley. Thank you so much for this beautiful piece— I can’t wait to wear it.

w my bouquet for the first time. I couldn’t believe how it turned out even after seeing other works of art she had created. Each piece is so unique and special and just absolutely gorgeous!!!! It meant so much to be able to carry a small piece of my grandparents who had passed with me on that special day as well as finding a way to use my mothers wedding gown. Michelle was absolutely incredible to work with and I am so happy that I met her. You can really tell that she loves and takes such care in her work and each piece she creates. I would 100% recommend working with Forever Brooch Bouquets. I am so happy that I now have this amazing bouquet to be able to look at for years to come and remember special memories of my loved ones and of such a beautiful day.

e. This is how I found Forever Brooch Bouquets. Michelle was an absolute pleasure to work with. I sent her my treasured items and trusted her to keep them safe and incorporate them into a beautiful bouquet that I would be able to keep forever. She worked with my budget and made sure that the end result was amazing. When I got my bouquet in the mail I was floored. It was beautiful and showcased all the items I had sent her. The flowers looked wonderful, it's hard to believe they were made out of fabric! I would definitely recommend Forever Brooch Bouquets to any bride looking for a beautiful way to keep her treasured items and make them a part of her wedding.

from my father. She included a picture of my father and I right by where i would be holding the bouquet and transformed everything into the most beautiful flowers. She took the time to discuss with me what my thoughts were of what I wanted. She took all of the items I gave to her and treated each piece with the upmost care. She kept me informed every step of the way. When I saw the finished product I just cried at how beautiful it was, and how special and meaningful it was to me. I loved having the picture of my dad right by my hands as if he was waking me down the aisle. Now I have this beautiful piece displayed in my home and every time I look at it I am reminded of my family and the happiest day of my life.

favorite tie into a lifelike peony. As a wedding planner & stylist, I am always connecting with other professionals, I love working with Michelle, we clicked immediately. I always look forward to working with her. You can't go wrong if you want a keepsake.

d I thank her for that because everyone loved it and it was so different. So thank you from my bottom of my heart that you made my grandfather even part of my wedding date.

and easy to talk to. She doesn’t sugar coat anything, and not only is an honest, hardworking businesswoman, but also highlights other businesses in her industry on social media, etc. at the same time! Her bouquets and other accessories are stunning, and they are an incredible investment to have such a beautiful keepsake of a very special day. I can’t wait to work with Michelle, this might be the most exciting part of wedding planning!

es were perfect and I could not have even imagined better designs! I would highly recommend her, her work is amazing. She is so easy to work with and loves what she does and it shows. Thank you Michelle, from the hair vine, to the crown, to the boutonniere's for my husband, everything was perfect! ❤️ 💕

worked with me every single step of the way and had me speechless when she shared the photos! Her organization skills are admirable! I love that I get to look at my bouquet on a daily basis. I will always remember the tears when I told family members about whose fabric was in the bouquet. Even my (now) husband, the only one who knew what I was doing with the dresses, asked, "those aren't real" when I showed him the photos Michelle sent. I even had my mother-in-law's wedding dress made into a corsage as a surprise. She LOVES it! The best part of both the corsage and bouquet, they're eternal. They will be passed down for generations! :) I am SO happy I get to keep my bouquet!

. My Grandma Nora McDonagh passed away in June 2017. My wedding would be the first grandchild wedding she would not be present for and I wanted to find a way to honor her memory. Michelle made my bouquet 100% from fabric from my grandmas blouses and sweaters right down to the buttons in the middle of the flowers and down the handle. It meant so much to me to feel my grandmas presence next to me on my wedding day

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es in which she made out of each of their dresses. Michelle’s work is absolutely and unbelievably incredible! I met Michelle at a bridal expo and immediately fell in love with her story and her work. Through each step Michelle was sending me pictures and videos to ensure I was happy with the products. She was so friendly and so great to work with!! Michelle is so detailed in her work and truly worked so hard to make sure the bouquet, boutonnière, and corsages were perfect. The end result was simply breath taking! Michelle is honestly the best! I am so glad we met at the bridal show and I am so thankful for her work, which I get to admire everyday!

one year (after I paid my deposit). Realizing I was only a few months away with little options, I reached out to Michelle and she saved my life! Not only did I receive the most breathtaking flowers that will last literally forever, they also included priceless jewelry and fabric from my grandmother's wedding dress. Michelle communicated with me throughout the entire process and I could not recommend her services enough to anyone considering these gorgeous pieces of art!

to me that he will be carrying a piece of his grandpas with him, and this is such a unique and wonderful way to keep a piece of your loved ones with you on the important days as well as the regular ones. I can’t wait for her to make a flower crown for me! I mean my daughter. Totally mean my daughter. Ok, and me!

! 5 stars! Thank you Michelle!

ns. Michelle is a sweetheart with a fun loving personality that is contagious. I have really enjoyed working with her over the past year and her work never ceases to amaze me!

e and asked questions until she did and until I was happy. We were always in constant communication, and the end result was fabulous and EXACTLY the way I envisioned everything!!

all my clients and future bride to be- thank you for being you!

also wanted a rustic country chic feel for the decor. How is that for a vision?! She somehow managed to blend our family’s red and blue tartans along with my husband’s Air Force uniform, all while making it look rustic and classic! It came out absolutely perfect, she nailed it! Michelle far exceeded my expectations. And I am EXTREMELY picky! Not only did she do my bouquet, she also made beautiful matching floral brooches that attached to the satin sashes around my flower girls’ waists. She also made three gorgeous picture frames with matching tartan and camo roses that were displayed at my bridal shower. I loved them so much I displayed them at my wedding as well! They all tied in beautifully to the rest of the decor. The greatest thing is that I will cherish everything forever! Hire Michelle, you won’t be disappointed! She’s the best!

listens and takes great care to give you exactly what you want!

th from a communication and guidance standpoint. Her knowledge of materials, colors, textures and construction are beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. Once we agreed on the details (after showing her several pictures of my wife’s preserved bouquet), the work of art began. I received several progress pictures, was asked questions by Michelle to ensure it was perfect and once completed, I was blown away. It was delivered in a carefully prepared package that ensured nothing was damaged and when my wife saw it, she was in tears of joy. We LOVE real flowers, but I bet if we had seen Forever Brooch Bouquets before our wedding, we may have gone in this direction for our entire ceremony. Thank you again for the masterpiece. We look forward to being a lifelong client for all our floral and ceremonial needs. Thank you thank you thank you. Sincerely, the happiest of clients.

ty in every piece of fabric is magical. We are so excited to add this to our collection of family stories and memories. Thank you!

ectly constructed with exquisite detail, beautiful beyond words and the sentiment behind them is just amazing. What a treasure to have on your wedding day and beyond!

is perfect! I would highly recommend forever Brooch Bouquets 😍

again with only a couple months notice. Talking to her was like she had known me and my family for years! She gave me full confidence that I was making the right decision. She happily coordinated with my mom to get the items I wanted included. Within 2 short months, she made me the most amazing bouquet, a hair comb, a bracelet for my mom, and a collar for my pup! She packed everything up for my mom to ship (so she could see it and show my grandma) and even shipped my mom's bracelet as a surprise. Everything included pieces of my Mom's wedding dress, part of my Grandfather's shirts and ties, and jewelery of my Grandmother's and Great Aunts. She kept me in the loop, sending me picture and videos of the progress. It truly was such a wonderful experience working with Michelle, and the best part (aside from the amazing pieces I get to have forever), Michelle made it 100% stress free for me. She is truly the best! Thank you, again!

lse can turn your dads tie into a perfect rose for your bouquet or boutonnière? Like, Seriously! HOW?   As a wedding planner I am continuously working with other professionals but working with Michelle was different. She was knowledgeable, helpful outside her area of expertise and she honestly cared. From the moment we met, we instantly clicked. She was a real person, down to earth, funny and honest. Together we designed the perfect grooms table. Strategically placing every item for the groom and his best man. I can honestly say I’m looking forward to working with her again.