Sparkle Plenty
August 31st, 2006 @ 9:29 am by Mrs. Caterpillar
In my mad scramble to make crafts, find a new makeup person, and see Mr. Caterpillar off to his first week of school, I seem to have forgotten to find a brooch for my dress.
I kind of love this one from Doyle & Doyle.
I should probably go with something less goth and less than a thousand dollars. Any suggestions?
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4 Responses to “Sparkle Plenty”
ben-amun has some nice ones on their website, and I think I remember reading somewhere that Doyle & Doyle will rent their jewelry?
Just want to say that I enjoy reading your entries and all the neat websites you’ve introduced. You have quite an eclectic taste and a warp sense of humor. I’m also fond of old handkerchiefs and objects that look vintage and shabby chic, and I’ve bookmarked baybarrycove for inspirations when I plan my reception. Although I could just hear my fiance saying something like, they are just shabby not chic.
Have you tried rubylane.com for brooches? Also, dollsandlace.com if you still need antique ribbon.
Juniper Designs might have something, or be able to make you a custom piece; I love their keyhole necklaces, and the symbolism is great for weddings. http://www.juniper-designs.net/
Mrs. Caterpillar, New York/CA
Age and Occupation in 06: 28, Corporate Attorney to be
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Musician
Engagement Date: March 9, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2006
Venue: Rooster Point
About Me: I don't like Jeff Koons, mushy corn, or the unnecessary diacritical marks the New Yorker adds to words like cooperative. Also, I'm an obsessive compulsive when it comes to crafts. And not just the ordinary kind of obsessive compulsive who needs to have everything even and aligned. No. I've gilded the heads of pins to make sure they looked properly antique. Gilded them. Then coated them in german glass glitter. I am that crazy.
I hate to be the first comment with the most obvious answer . . . ebay.
I got my brooch on ebay, an authentic vintage costume piece, and I LOVE it. So it’s not real gold and pearls, but it’s vintage and it was under $50.
P.S. LOVE the brooch you posted. At first I didn’t like mine when I saw the brooches in the bridal stores (huge, sparkly and silver), but it’s a bit different, which I’ve come to accept. ; )