DIY Fabric and Brooch bouquet.

I actually made my own ribbon flowers for my bouquet and I made the kissing balls for my bridesmaids. My bouquet is not heavy, but from other bouquets I've made I would recommend a large size wire. In my opinion I do not believe you should use a Styrofoam ball. Using wires would give you more control over the placement. When I make them I attach the flowers individually to the wire and that way you can work with the flowers and brooches with more control.

I actually made my own ribbon flowers for my bouquet and I made the kissing balls for my bridesmaids. My bouquet is not heavy, but from other bouquets I've made I would recommend a large size wire. In my opinion I do not believe you should use a Styrofoam ball. Using wires would give you more control over the placement. When I make them I attach the flowers individually to the wire and that way you can work with the flowers and brooches with more control.

I was the MOH in a wedding in Sept. I made all the bouquets with fake flowers and broaches. I also don't recommend Styrofoam, broaches can get heavy fast and foam can break. You wouldn't want that to happen at a bad time.

I used wire and wrapped it in green floral tape.

Not the best picture, but you get the idea.

I was the MOH in a wedding in Sept. I made all the bouquets with fake flowers and broaches. I also don't recommend Styrofoam, broaches can get heavy fast and foam can break. You wouldn't want that to happen at a bad time.

I used wire and wrapped it in green floral tape.

Not the best picture, but you get the idea.

Thank you for your input ladies. The one thing i would like though is a larger handle than what you two have...i will have to see what i can add to the wire to make them thicker.

@Cynthia - good point about the brooches adding up.. i haven't started but i suspect if i use ten brooches, that will add some weight to the bouquet on top of all the fabric.

Both your bouquets are gorgeous!