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Mrs. Brooch, Arlington, VA Age and Occupation: 25, Writer/Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Front Desk Manager Engagement Date: October 3, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: Oxon Hill Manor About Me: I’m an indecisive girlie-girl with a motor mouth, can-do attitude, and knack for making others laugh. I dream of becoming a best selling novelist like Elizabeth Gilbert or Julie Powell (a girl can dream, right?), and love long road trips, a beautiful countryside, music, blogs, books, and all things vintage/thrift/antique/or homemade. I’m a Virgo, i.e. overly sensitive, emotional, and critical, and there’s no such thing as short and sweet in my world. I want to say and do it all. Mr. Brooch grounds me. I point where to go and he figures out the way. He’s a pragmatic fancy-pants who enjoys video games and movies. We both adore our mutt, Rocky, and spending time with our amazingly supportive family and friends. We’re planning a garden wedding with a formal reception with lots of whimsy and unique, Southern-inspired details.
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Bouquet Inspiration - Check!

October 11th, 2010 @ 9:40 am by Mrs. Brooch

Our meeting with the florist is quickly approaching and I’m busy collecting inspiration photos.

At first, I thought it would be really hard to compile pictures of, let’s say, brides’ bouquets that I like, because I have a tendency to like everything and anything, but to my surprise the bouquets I’m drawn to are pretty similar. Weee!

It’s so unlike me to know exactly what I want so this is pretty exciting!

With such difficult making decisions, I’m relieved when I just know what I like, and when it comes to brides’ bouquets, I know! Here’s a peek at my inspiration file:

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers Hp Wedd hp_wedd

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers Hp Wedd01 hp_wedd01

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers Hp Wedd02 hp_wedd02

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*Blushing*

I just love all of the pretty colors. :)

Mama Brooch said she had an all-white bouquet and hated it. I think I would be the same way!

Colors? Yes, please!

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers 16251 16251

What are those little brownish green, fuzzy ball flowers?

They keep popping up in all the bouquets I like!

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers 16411 16411

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Weeee.

This is fun, no?

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers Pink Gr pink-gr

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Have you noticed a pattern?

Pretty, fluffy pink and light yellow flowers with lots of green filler.

Yes, please!

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers Suziq J suziq_j

Bouquet Inspiration - Check! :  wedding arlington flowers Suziq J01 suziq_j01

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The flowers:

  • Peonies
  • Hydrangeas
  • Roses
  • Orchids

… and did I miss something?

What do you want your bouquet to look like?

Does your inspiration file have a lot of similar styles?

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17 Responses to “Bouquet Inspiration - Check!”

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christalynn11
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christalynn11 (message)  1,216 posts, Bumble bee

These are all so pretty! I love the style and like the way the vine is used in the top one.

 
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FMB

So funny, the 4 flowers you listed above are EXACTLY what I want in my bouquet! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

 
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Violet Violet
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Violet Violet (message)  985 posts, Busy bee

So pretty! They are going to be perfect with your garden and butterfly inspiration! I’m hoping to have a tiny bouquet of lilies of the valley, but that’s still to be determined.

 
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Miss Peach Tree (message)  339 posts, Helper bee

The all make me think of The Secret Garden. I love the soft watercolor colors and the natural look are so great.

 
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Miss Meerkat
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

I am with your guys. I would hate an all white bouquet so I am going all orange! ;)

 
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Miss Glasses (message)  2,741 posts, Sugar bee

You’ve pulled some gorgeous inspiration, as usual! I love peonies, wish I could have them iny bouquet but they are out of season now :(

 
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sunnydebs (message)  784 posts, Busy bee

The squiggly green one in the last bouquet is celosia. Though I’d tell you if that’s one of the flowers you want to add to your list.

 
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fromcharleston (message)  651 posts, Busy bee

I know the weird fuzzy, ruffled things in that last bouquet are coxcomb (sp?) and I cannot for the life of me remember what the fuzzy round ones are called. Obviously the florist will know. Love these pictures! So pretty and romantic.

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Gorgeous! Yes, my inspiration folder looks like I have 30 of the same pictures, but really they are all different. I love how that first bouquet has that halo of vines. Very cool!

 
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Kmale0402 (message)  58 posts, Worker bee

Your inspiration file looks very similar to yours! We actually have a lot of the same pictures. THat first one is gorgeous! I’m totally stealing it from you.

 
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xLailax (message)  414 posts, Helper bee

hmm kermit mums, and __ berries (cant remember the name of the green bulbs)

 
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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt (message)  2,685 posts, Sugar bee

I’m dying, these are just so beautiful!!

 
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Mustang
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Mustang (message)  60 posts, Worker bee

They are scabiosa pods! Ugly name, but the fresh flower (& dried pod) is so pretty!

 
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Miss Giraffe
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,219 posts, Honey bee

Mmmm peonies! Love them! And that last photo is gorgeous!

 
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el0624
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el0624 (message)  205 posts, Helper bee

These are beautiful. They look a lot like what I want for my bouquet…loose with mainly white and green. Have you seen lisianthus? I hadn’t heard of them but a florist recommended them and I think they’re gorgeous.

 
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SandraMarie_1986
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SandraMarie_1986 (message)  1,363 posts, Bumble bee

Pretty!

 
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Mrs. Brooch, Arlington, VA Age and Occupation: 25, Writer/Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Front Desk Manager Engagement Date: October 3, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: Oxon Hill Manor About Me: I’m an indecisive girlie-girl with a motor mouth, can-do attitude, and knack for making others laugh. I dream of becoming a best selling novelist like Elizabeth Gilbert or Julie Powell (a girl can dream, right?), and love long road trips, a beautiful countryside, music, blogs, books, and all things vintage/thrift/antique/or homemade. I’m a Virgo, i.e. overly sensitive, emotional, and critical, and there’s no such thing as short and sweet in my world. I want to say and do it all. Mr. Brooch grounds me. I point where to go and he figures out the way. He’s a pragmatic fancy-pants who enjoys video games and movies. We both adore our mutt, Rocky, and spending time with our amazingly supportive family and friends. We’re planning a garden wedding with a formal reception with lots of whimsy and unique, Southern-inspired details.

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