Brooches Cost How Much?!?!

Mrs. Coconut, Tallahassee Age and Occupation: 27, Soon-to-be Lawyer (once I pass the bar!) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, phD Computer Science Engagement Date: March 2007 Wedding Date: November 2008 Blogging Since: May 20, 2008 Venue: 1930s Historic Building in Lakeland, FL About Me: I never thought about weddings until I got engaged. Now, I can't stop thinking about them! Planning the wedding has really opened the floodgates to my DIY side. If there's anything I can do to avoid hiring someone else, I will do it! Mr. Coconut is my financial advisor, he tries to keep me budget-conscious! We've tried to make wedding planning a team effort!

June 1st, 2008 @ 3:31 pm by Mrs. Coconut

When I thought that brooches would make a good gift for the moms, I had NO clue how much they would cost. I started my search on Ebay. There are always cheap things there, right? Wrong. I couldn’t find a brooch under $10 that was remotely pretty. Did I pick the wrong gift?

Then, I happened upon the fabulous knottie 99vintageglam, who suggested Pugster.com for brooches. WOW! I bought 7 brooches for $50 (including shipping). Yeah, super cheap AND super pretty.

Check ’em. I got these two for the moms, they are simple and beautiful!

I got some for the bridesmaids, thinking we could pin the sashes like this, but then we switched dresses (more on that later), so I’ll be returning them.

But look at this purple one, it’s to die for!

14 Responses to “Brooches Cost How Much?!?!”

Lillindy says:

Thank you so much for this find! I’ve been looking EVERYWHERE for inexpensive brooches!

6/1/08 at 3:49 pm (reply)

Miss Watermelon says:

I collect vintage broaches that I find at garage sales and flea markets. It doesn’t sound very glamorous, I know, but some people have no idea what they’re getting rid of for super-cheap prices. Just a thought for those of you who have a little time on your hands to go on a treasure hunt!

6/1/08 at 4:00 pm (reply)

Leticia says:

very pretty. can you tell us how was the service and how long it to took to ship?

6/1/08 at 6:00 pm (reply)

Mrs. Tulip says:

Wow, I always appreciate a great bargain tip! And you’re right, the purple one is to die for.

6/1/08 at 7:20 pm (reply)

meelahj says:

i’m wondering about your bmaids dress situation since i’m considering changing mine…hmmm, decisions, decisions

6/1/08 at 7:53 pm (reply)

Miss Coconut says:

@Leticia: It took about 4 days to arrive, and the service was great. As I said, I’m returning some of them, so I contacted them via email, and they are mailing me return envelopes.

6/1/08 at 9:17 pm (reply)

c(oi)n:purse says:

nice find! i was looking awhile for some too and finally gave up, where were you earlier in my life girl?!

6/1/08 at 11:53 pm (reply)

Indigo says:

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been looking all over for brooches for my silk box invites. These are reasonably priced and so pretty!

6/2/08 at 12:04 am (reply)

Trnity says:

Thanks for sharing. I was just searching all over Ebay this weekend for brooches.

6/2/08 at 8:02 am (reply)

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Nathalie says:

I love brooches! Thank you for sharing this info with us!

6/2/08 at 11:29 am (reply)

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AliCherri1 says:

I used to buy from Pugster off eBay, I love them

6/2/08 at 1:17 pm (reply)

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Nicole R. says:

wow, great finds!

6/2/08 at 2:06 pm (reply)

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Richmond08 says:

Pretty, inexpensive brooches can be found at http://www.whiteaisle.com and http://www.advantagebridal.com.

8/9/08 at 10:18 pm (reply)