Bouquet Charms: A Tiny Way to Carry Something (or Someone) Special Down the Aisle
HONOR DECEASED LOVED ONES
A LOCKET WITH KEEPSAKES
CARRY HEIRLOOM JEWELRY
Weddings are all about the details. Some are obvious—the dress, the venue, the flowers. And then there are the small, sentimental touches that no one notices unless they know where to look. Bouquet charms fall into this category, and honestly, I love them. They’re the perfect way to incorporate something meaningful into your wedding day without having to figure out where to pin it, wear it, or otherwise attach it to yourself in a way that might become a last-minute wardrobe malfunction.
What Is a Bouquet Charm?
A bouquet charm is anything small and sentimental that’s attached to a bridal bouquet. It’s like a tiny secret, hidden in the flowers, just for you. I’ve seen all kinds—lockets, vintage jewelry, tiny photo frames, lucky charms (not the cereal, though I fully support that idea!), and even small trinkets that hold deep personal meaning. Some brides use them as a way to carry a piece of their family history, while others use them to honor loved ones who can’t be there in person.
Heirloom Jewelry: When You Love It, But Don’t Want to Wear It
Not every piece of heirloom jewelry fits the wedding-day vibe. Maybe it clashes with your dress, maybe it’s a bit too fragile, or maybe great-aunt Mildred’s vintage brooch is stunning but also weighs approximately the same as a small brick. Whatever the reason, bouquet charms offer a way to include heirloom pieces without actually wearing them. Just give them to your florist so they can attach them to the ribbon wrapping your bouquet, and boom—instant sentimental touch without the logistics of figuring out how to wear something that isn’t quite your style.
Honoring Loved Ones: Keeping Them Close in a Tiny Frame
One of the most touching uses of bouquet charms is to honor family members who have passed. There are beautiful little picture frame charms designed for this exact purpose, and they’re small enough to attach to a bouquet without being the main attraction. (Because let’s be honest, your flowers are already working hard to steal the show.)
If you happen to have a family locket, that’s another great option—you can include a photo of your loved one inside and have that with you as you walk down the aisle. It’s a sentimental touch that won’t require a big, emotional announcement to everyone present. It’s just there, quietly reminding you that they’re with you in spirit.
Personal Charms: Your Daily Good Luck Piece, Now in Floral Form
One of my brides had an angel number charm she wore every day, but she didn’t want to wear it on her wedding day because it just didn’t go with the look she was trying to achieve. Instead, she attached it to her bouquet, keeping it close on that special day, like she does on every other. I’ve also seen brides include small charms with a token from a loved one, or even a piece of a meaningful letter tucked into a tiny charm case.
You don’t have to include a bouquet charm, but if you have something small and meaningful that you’ve been trying to find a place for in your wedding, this could be the perfect solution. It’s subtle, it’s personal, and best of all—you won’t have to answer a million questions about it, because half the guests won’t even notice. (And the ones who do? They’re probably the sentimental types who will fully appreciate the gesture.)
So, if you’ve been staring at a tiny heirloom, a special trinket, or even just a lucky charm wondering, How do I include this without making it a centerpiece?—consider a bouquet charm. It’s the wedding day equivalent of keeping something close to your heart…without actually having to figure out where to pin it.