The bohemian wedding trend isn't going anywhere. The following effortlessly beautiful ideas, which incorporate elements of nature along with romanticism and individuality, are proof.
In the fashion world, bohemian style, also known as boho-chic and hippie-chic, has come to mean free-spirited and draws influences from hippie culture. Bohemian brides and grooms can embrace the theme fully, through everything from their fashion (hello, airy dresses and flower crowns!) to their décor (think colorful textiles and cascading bouquets). Get inspired by these creative boho wedding ideas sourced from real celebrations.
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Bohemian Wedding Invitations
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Set the tone for a bohemian wedding with stationery that hints at the theme. This suite, which was mailed in a small box, gave information about the relaxed desert wedding weekend and was rounded out with a dream catcher.
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Teepee Arch
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This couple managed to combine the bohemian wedding theme with the bride's Jewish roots through this chuppah-teepee combo. The unique structure was adorned with antlers and fresh bougainvillea and situated on boho-chic vintage rugs.
Wedding Arches That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Ceremony
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Woven Décor
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Talk about top-to-bottom boho-chic! Handmade god's eyes, or woven yarn and wood structures, hung whimsically from the reception room ceiling, while vinyl decals in the shape of feathers stamped the floor. Labeled mini god's eyes at each table setting also served as place cards.
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Bohemian Bridal Style
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This bride was hippie-chic for her big day in a custom Momo Soho gown of faintly tie-dyed silk satin and a pink crinoline. She accessorized it with a Hazel Cox necklace, feather headpiece, and a vintage mesh purse from Feathers.
Two-Piece Contemporary Wedding Dresses
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Bohemian Wedding Bouquet
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This cascading bouquet of peonies, ranunculus, clematis recta, foxglove, acacia, cafe latte roses, and black elderberry foliage is what every boho bride's dreams are made of.
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Macramé Plant Hangers
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A boho-chic alternative (or complement) to wedding centerpieces? Macramé installations holding terracotta pots with assorted flowering plants.
Hanging Wedding Décor Ideas
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Flower Crown
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You can't get much more bohemian than a fresh flower crown. This arrangement of jasmine, sweet pea, Icelandic poppies, ranunculus, and rice flowers looked relaxed yet regal against this sunkissed bride's natural blonde waves.
Flower Crown Ideas
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Feather Boutonnieres
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This bride and groom offered feathered boutonnieres for their guests—a bohemian take on the traditionally floral accessories.
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Wish Tree
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This bohemian guest book was inspired by Yoko Ono's Wish Tree at the pop-up Chanel Pavillion in New York City's Central Park and consisted of an installation of branches decorated with wooden fish. Guests wrote well wishes on paper feathers and tied them onto the branches.
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Star Lanterns
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Patterned star lanterns and grapevine chandeliers filled with real goldfish hung from the tent ceiling at this bohemian wedding reception, and the tables overflowed with garlands of eucalyptus and amaranthus.
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Bohemian Accessories
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This bride accessorized her Chanel dress with boho-chic accessories: a diamond-and-turquoise ring, a diamond and mother-of-pearl bracelet, a woven friendship bracelet from her MOH, initial earrings, rainbow of rope bracelets (one for each bridesmaid), and a unique body chain.
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Bohemian Cake Topper
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This unicorn cake topper from Etsy is pure whimsical-meets-bohemian.
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Bohemian Wedding Stationery
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What's more hippie-chic than starry stationery? These save-the-dates featured constellations of the bride and groom's zodiac signs, Sagittarius and Gemini.
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Dream Catcher Escort Cards
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For creative, boho-chic seating cards, this bride crafted mini dream catchers.
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Boho-Beach-Chic Table Numbers
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These beachy-bohemian table numbers were made from driftwood painted with Roman numerals.
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Boho-Chic Jewelry
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When the bride is a jewelry designer with flawless bohemian style, you can expect her to walk down the aisle dripping in boho-chic jewels she made herself.
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Free-Spirited Wedding Cake
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The carefree placement of fresh flowers on this wedding cake by Sweet Surrender is oh-so-boho.
Who Gets Personal Flowers at a Wedding?
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Boho Wedding Stationery
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Chrissie Abbott's bohemian take on the couple's family crest involved an arrow and sun motif.
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Crocheted Wedding Arch
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The arch under which this couple said "I do" consisted of natural wood, muted flowers, and a crocheted cloth. They kept the textile, which now hangs in their living room.
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Flower Crowns All Around
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Spread the boho love! This generous couple offered flower crowns to all their guests. The wreaths sat at the ready on a table marked with a sign reading, "She wore flowers in her hair."
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Incense Favors
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Thought to be holy and bring peace, Palo Santo sticks are used around the world for energy cleansing and blessings, so the incense made for meaningful (and spiritual) wedding favors for guests.
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Feathery Arbor
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A friend of the bride and groom constructed this unique ceremony arch featuring cascading feathers.
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Desert-Inspired Décor
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It's all in the details! These small sticks wrapped in embroidery floss were a simple but stunning accent to the centerpieces, as well as a nod to Navajo walking sticks.
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Floating Flower Petals
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Scattering red and magenta flowers and petals added a boho touch to the blue-tiled pool in the courtyard of the restaurant at La Mamounia, where this wedding in Morocco was held.
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Bohemian Wedding Cake
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Gems and geodes are a decidedly bohemian motif, so how fitting is this paper gem-topped wedding cake covered in crushed rock candy?
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Bohemian Headpiece
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This antique French wax flower crown adorned with red carnations was the perfect reception headpiece for this bohemian bride.
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Quartz Seating Cards
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Raw quartz was not only a boho-chic touch, but it served a practical purpose: holding down seating cards.
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Boho Photo Booth
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How cool is this colorful streamer wall created by The Color Condition to serve as a photo backdrop?
DIY Photo Booth Backdrops
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Floral Installation
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A mandala-style design by Moon Canyon welcomed guests to this beautiful boho celebration.
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Dreamy Dhurrie
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As a nod to the groom's Indian heritage, the couple exchanged vows atop a dhurrie, which they had brought back from India and laid beneath a magnolia tree decorated with fresh hanging garlands.
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Teepee Lounge
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A custom-built teepee filled with comfy blankets and pillows provided a unique lounge area and photo booth backdrop at this bohemian welcome party in Aspen, Colorado.
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Relaxing Picnic Reception
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This super-relaxed reception included a picnic-style meal—served on the ground, with chic rugs and pillows for comfort.
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Glowing Lanterns
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One of the easiest ways to infuse your day with boho-chic style? String up a few paper lanterns for a glowing, romantic effect.
Outdoor Wedding Lighting Ideas
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Bohemian Reception Tables
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A linen canopy framed a vignette of monstera leaves and hanging candles above a weathered table, floral upholstered chairs, and a crocheted table runner.
Tent Decorating Ideas
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Bohemian Bridal Hairstyle
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Braids are a favorite boho-chic hairstyle of brides. We love this lush, loose mermaid braid, accented with flowers.
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Constellation-Stamped Confetti Bags
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For this bohemian, celestial-themed wedding, cardboard covers marked with the Orion constellation labeled small bags of colorful paper confetti.
Creative Wedding Exit Toss Ideas
