Weddingbee Blog

My bridesmaids might be in Zanzibar, but their gifts are here!

The UPS man came this afternoon and dropped off a gigantic package from Bonbon Oiseau. And in it were these . . . .

And, I think they are amazing! I love the attention to detail — the packaging is gorgeous. Deb — the brilliant mind behind Bonbon Oiseau — even included a little gift for me, a vintage handkerchief edged in blue and tied with a red ribbon and a wishbone charm for luck!

I originally found Bonbon Oiseau through my obsessive love for all things bird-related. Browsing through a small shop in Williamsburg, I found a pair of earrings created out of vintage brass charms — a bird on one side and a key on the other. I bought them, and ended up wearing them every day for months. I wanted everyone I knew to wear these earrings, so when it came time for bridesmaids gifts, Bonbon Oiseau was the first place I looked.

Luckily, Deb does custom work. She and I met a few months ago to talk about the pieces I wanted, then she went into her magical workshop and some sort of miracle occurred and for the first time in all my wedding related planning and organizing I actually got exactly what I wanted.

She created individualized hair tucks for each of my bridesmaids, and added detachable charm bracelets. We picked out the charms together. Totally perfect — something for during the wedding, and something for after.

And, they’re handmade in Brooklyn.

Best. Thing. Ever.