Forever Brooch Bouquets

of my grandmothers dress, my mothers dress, my dress, my fathers shirt and fiancés shirt. It could not have come out more perfect! On top of it being sentimental, the flowers were BEAUTIFUL and so real looking. I also had Michele make my fiancé and fathers boutonnières and a rose for my mom out of my dress alterations. It made for great gifts and special moments throughout the wedding day. Do not hesitate to work with Forever Brooch Bouquets!!

her. Forever brooch bouquets helped fill that empty feeling with such a beautiful headpiece for myself and my mom, and a boutonnière for my dad. I was AMAZED by the beauty in this special part of my special day. She turned her simple, yet meaningful pieces of clothing into a beautiful flower hairpin that I will cherish and hold on to forever. I can not recommend her and her talents enough!!!!

did an absolutely stunning job and I couldn’t thank her enough. My bouquet incorporated pieces from my deceased father, brother and grandparents as well as tokens from special people still in my life today. Holding it made me feel completely surrounded by all those I love here and in Heaven. I cherish this piece and have it on display in my home. Please consider having Michelle complete your wedding bouquet and I promise you will not be disappointed 💕🤩

ister and I as a gift for the wedding. She introduced us to Michelle and forever brooch bouquets. Michelle was amazing to work with, so kind and compassionate about what she does. She puts so much love and work to make these beautiful keepsakes. They are more amazing than I could have ever imagined. She was able to get our order in and get them completed before my wedding. They look so beautiful! I was able to have my dads favorite shirt in my bouquet on my special day and it meant so much to me to have him be a part of my day. I will cherish my flowers forever. I cannot recommend Michelle and Forever Brooch Bouquets enough!

she paid all of our items the utmost respect and care. It was evident she understands how special these pieces are, and I was never without trust that she would handle them with love and reverence. Michelle went above and beyond for my family and I — we are so grateful to have met her! (Oh, and did I mention how stunning my bouquet is??!)

of my mothers 1980s wedding dress as well as with sentimental jewelry from my grandmothers. My bouquet turned out absolutely stunning and I’m so excited to be able to have it forever. The flowers she made are very impressive and gorgeous. Michelle asked what I was looking for and 100% delivered. The whole thing is just amazing and very well-done

d in her creations. It shows in the attention to detail & care she puts into every piece she creates.

on August 5th, and I was his best man so I wanted to do something special for him because his father passed away 2 years ago and they were very close. I called up Michelle from Forever Brooch and she was EXTREMELY helpful, kind and easy going. She understood the sentiment and helped me out as if we've known each other for years. We decided on a Boutonnière made out of one of my friends fathers ties. His father went to Notre Dame, and they were fierce fans so I picked a Notre Dame tie and sent it to Michelle and team. They were extremely communicative and efficient and the final product was absolutely STUNNING. When I gave it to my friend, I saw probably 20 different emotions come over him all at once. He couldn't thank me enough and wore it proudly at his wedding. It was like his dad was there with him. Everyone at the wedding who came up to me after seeing it said it was so beautiful and that it made them cry. I want to thank Michelle and Forever Brooch Bouquets for their amazing talent, communication, how much they care about their customers and for helping me give a truly special gift to my best friend on his wedding day. 😊

It was the perfect touch to have at my wedding to have my dad near me. Thank you so much for providing that experience for me and giving my dad the chance to walk me down the aisle.

s brother, and his dad. My fiancé lost his mother and I wanted to find a way to incorporate her on our wedding day. I messaged Michelle and asked if she was able to create a boutonnière for all of them from his mom’s wedding dress. She was so excited and even asked what her favorite flower was so she could make the boutonnière in that special type of flower. Every interaction with Michelle was amazing. She truly made us feel like his mom’s dress was in the right hands. When we got the final product we were amazed. Michelle created something so special and I am so happy that my fiancé, his brother, and dad will have this item to keep forever. Thank you so much Michelle!

ss transaction. She made sure to keep me updated through every step of the process, also sending progress pictures. She took care of the materials that I sent to her as if they were her own family heirlooms. The end result of my bouquet was stunning! Everyone that saw it was amazed at her talent, and I am so grateful to have this beautiful piece as a keepsake for the rest of my life. I cannot recommend Michelle enough to everyone; not just for a wedding but for decor pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind works of art.

knew I needed her to create some key pieces for my now husband and I. My husbands mother passed away 10 years ago and while never having met her, I knew we somehow needed to honor her presence on our big day. My now sister-in-law was gracious enough to gift me her late mother's veil and we used that to make boutonnieres for Jason and his father. I also had parts of the veil made into a hairpiece along with parts of my late grandmother's dress (who I also never got to meet) and parts of one of my mom's dresses. Three women who have had a major impact in my life. I also had a hairpin made from my grandmother's dress along with my mom's dress for her (my mother.) Michelle sent progress pictures and was incredibly communicative. From the first time speaking with her, you can tell she puts her heart into each and every piece she creates and takes care of these priceless pieces with so much respect. It would be hard to trust just anyone with items like this that are almost always irreplaceable and Michelle knows that. Her attention to detail is heart-warming. I found myself tearing up with each progress picture she would sent. She meticulously deconstructed the veil in such a way that you would think she was actually putting it together. She treats each piece with such care and puts it all together in a new way that can be passed down to future generations. Michelle is nothing short of talented - I have seen her turn a sock into a beautiful rose. If you are looking for a custom hairpiece, a boutonniere, a wreath or ornament - I would reach out to Michelle and FBB. We all have someone we love and as a sentimental person I couldn't be more ecstatic to have this hairpiece in my possession and something I can hopefully pass down to my daughter one day. Thank you Michelle for taking such great care in my pieces and for providing this unparalleled service to so many people.

ess, sent me pictures. If you’re looking to keep your bouquet forever, look no further, you will not be disappointed!

wear my flower crown on my wedding and keep forever. I would recommend her services to anyone, whether it’s a beautiful wedding or a memorial to a loved one…as well as any other thoughtful creations you have in mind.

biggest heart and knew she had to make my bouquet. She took my late aunt’s 1990s wedding dress and my late grandpa’s Elk’s Lodge shirt, along with my baby bonnet, to create the bouquet of my dreams. Michelle even created a corsage made from same fabric so I could surprise my mom which was so special. Michelle took the utmost care with my family fabric and kept me in the loop throughout the whole design process which made it even more special. I really struggled during my wedding planning without my aunt here, but michelle was able to create a beautiful bouquet that helped me feel even closer & like my aunt and grandpa were still here with me. 5 stars is not enough for how amazing Michelle is!!!

ly what I wanted and she made it beyond perfect! I can’t wait to hold it on my wedding day and have a piece of my parents wedding day with me throughout it all :) I am so glad I went with this option, by the time I would have purchased a fresh flower bouquet from my florist, plus paying to preserve it afterwards, it’s totally worth it! Plus my sister can use it when she gets married and hopefully more of us for generations to come! Thanks Michelle!!

erfect person for it! She took pieces of my wedding dress alterations, my mothers wedding dress and head piece from her wedding, my late grandmothers blouse, and the button down shirt my now husband wore on our first date and created for me a one of a kind hair comb I got to wear on my wedding day and will get to keep now for a lifetime. She also created for me a beautiful corsage to gift to my mother on my wedding day with pieces of my dress, her dress, and my grandmothers blouse! My mom absolutely loved it and I love that we have these amazing keepsakes! Michelle created such beauty, I was blown away at what she put together for me, I couldn't even believe that the pieces where made out of all of these pieces of clothing! Truly incredible! Thank you so much for everything Michelle!

rangements and decor that will eventually wilt away. And then during a wedding expo, I found Michelle! While I did order real flowers for table setting and arrangements for the bridal parties, I love that I will forever have my wedding bouquet and husband’s boutonnière to reminisce on our special day. Forever Brooch Bouquet wasn’t only the perfect option for us, but became one of the most memorable. We had to postpone our wedding twice due to Covid and, in the same year, my grandmother unfortunately passed away (not due to Covid, but peaceful). For that reason, these pieces mean so much more to us. I incorporated my grandmothers blouse to our pieces along with other items from the family. Without a doubt, we knew she was with us in spirit and I couldn’t have been happier. And now we’ll be able to treasure the bouquet and boutonnière for years to come. Whether it’s in remembrance of someone special or just to have a piece of your wedding forever, Michelle is your girl! Her talent is truly unique and incredible. To top it off, she’s as sweet as can be and works anything out (even while a pandemic is happening). She’s mindful of any budget you may have and sticks to it while filling your needs. She takes great care of any momentum you want to incorporate and will make anything work out. I now know who to go to anytime I need something special like this made. Thank you times a million Michelle❤️

any pictures of the flowers and different arrangements before anything was finalized! Everything turned out amazing! My bouquet is beautiful and goes so well with my rustic/boho fall theme. I will cherish my pieces forever, Michelle was able to make something so meaningful for my wedding out of my grandmothers wedding dress, bolero, jewelry and my fiancé’s grandmothers rodeo outfit! I have recommended her to so many people because her work is fabulous and always will.

ideas. She met with me multiple times and kept very detailed and organize notes even making little drawings to get an idea of the vision I had in my head. She made great suggestions and always was thinking about the bigger picture helping me to really envision how great it would come out

s. She worked with me to surprise family member with a small momento: stunning hair clips, corsages and boutonnières. Losing a parent is incredibly challenging, but going through life milestones like weddings without a parent is especially difficult. Michelle provided us with a beautiful way to honor and remember our loved ones on our special day. The bouquet will be a traveling bouquet amongst my sisters! They are so excited to use this on their big day as well. Michelle is so talented, professional and genuine. She took the time to ease worries about using such meaningful pieces and kept me in the loop every step of the way! Thank you Michelle for creating our forever keepsakes.

hirts I had from my grandparents. I also wanted a corsage and boutonnière for my parents as a surprise. The items she made are so beautiful and such amazing works of art! Beyond my expectations! Michelle was timely with her responses and always kept me in the loop as to her design ideas. I would recommend working with her to anyone!

de” and had a virtual meeting. I wanted to give my mother something special on my wedding date and I knew this was it! She was so helpful and detail oriented and had a vision with my pieces! I sent her my grandmothers blouse, sweater, pearl necklace and brooch for her to make a corsage for my mother so she would have a piece of her mother on my day. She communicated every bit of the way! As soon as she received, when she was starting, throughout the making, and when shipped. Whatever she doesn’t use for the piece she sends back to you. Michelle is truly talented, hand sews everything and cares so much about you and your sentimental pieces. Truly amazing. I would highly recommend 1000 times over.

s come true and now I have something I can cherish forever. She took the upmost care with my late mother’s dress and I honestly can’t even tell that she took fabric from it! This is by far the best thing I’ve picked for my wedding and I am so excited to walk down the aisle with it.

ed by her Instagram page. She took the time to have an over the phone meeting with me prior to beginning our professional relationship, just to make sure my expectations could be met with her work. From the very first moment, she was the definition of compassionate. She was empathetic and truly made me feel like I was her only project at the time. Her communication was fantastic and she even made time to add on last minute ornaments for me. I am truly so moved by her work and I cannot recommend her enough. If you are looking for a unique, subtle, one-of-a-kind piece of art to honor the life and legacy of your loved one, look no further than here. I urge you. Thank you so much, Michele. I will cherish these for the rest of my days.

ttle girls. To have those visions crushed, and to have so much constantly 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.

e could help me incorporate my dad into my day. From our first consultation 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 ❤️

tainnere. I cannot wait for my husband to see the pieces I had Michelle incorporate ! ❤️

ensure it was perfect. I completely recommend her to any couple looking for gorgeous florals for their wedding that will become a memento to treasure forever and hand down for generations.

a. I had a hair comb, my mom’s corsage and my dad’s boutonnière 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!

at a bridal show and I was so amazed at her work and the idea and 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!!!

nitial meeting with Michele, I was impressed with her professionalism 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!

lized touch to my wedding. She created a beautiful hair piece for 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!

o have a bouquet made from a few of my dad's shirts. Where do I 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 had laying around for me to purchase (or rent!)— to my surprise, 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.

as a keepsake for my mom. I was completely blown away when I saw 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.

way to carry the memory of my grandmothers with me down the aisle. 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.

, grandparents on my side and husbands side, as well as a shirt 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.

designs are intricate and unique. Who knew you could turn Dad's 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.

I wanted was him in my wedding and she did that in my bouquet and 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.

if I had found my long lost best friend. She is very personable 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!

s photos. She easily intuited my vision and by the end the pieces 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! ❤️ 💕

ouquet that I can look at forever was an AMAZING idea! Michelle 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!

work she did with fabric and brooch bouquets I began to tear up. 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

again Michelle for everything. You were a big part of my special day.