Wedding in boho style - photos of real examples of a luxurious celebration

In this article we will tell you how to bring to life one unusual style for your wedding day, its features, main points, images for the newlyweds and guests, ideas for holding and decoration. It has three names:

1. Wedding in Boho style;
2. Boho-chic;
3. Bohemian chic.

What it is

This trend began to emerge in the 60s of the 15th century in France, it consists of different cultures and eras, such as country, hippie, gypsy and vintage, and carries the most important goal - to combine the incompatible . “Boho” requires unity with nature, simplicity and at the same time a sense of style.

It is important to use natural fabrics here:

• linen;
• organza;
• silk;
• chiffon;
• lace;
• velvet;
• cotton;
• and cambric.

Drapery, fringe and layered skirts are also encouraged.

The best option would be to arrange a wedding celebration in the summer, late spring or early autumn, so that you have the opportunity to organize your celebration in the fresh air, because this will convey the style in question very well.

Choose a color palette that is bright but natural. Pay attention to warm colors:

• golden;
• yellow;
• beige;
• lactic;
• or chocolate.

“Boho” is suitable for brave and romantic couples who love freedom, nature and originality.

Features of a boho wedding

Everyone understands the bohemian style in their own way: it has a place for folk, hippies, eclecticism and handmade elements. But don’t think that boho is just eccentricity, and you can combine anything and in any proportions. In fact, achieving true bohemian chic is not easy. A few ill-considered details in organizing a wedding - and instead of an elegant, unencumbered style, it’s easy to slide into bad taste and outright “gypsyism.”

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The desire for naturalness, which is the main feature of bohemian chic, will require significant costs in selecting the appropriate surroundings. This fact must be taken into account when organizing a wedding celebration in this style.

Newlywed image

Outfit

The ideal option would be a straight-cut dress or sundress with a long floor-length skirt. Of course, if the bride really desires, you can choose shortened models. Styles can be varied:

• high waisted;
• with long sleeves;
• with a fluffy flowing or multi-layered skirt.

The most important rule when choosing a dress for such a celebration is that it be made from natural fabrics - silk, linen, chintz or chiffon.

The outfit does not have to be snow-white; pastel shades - soft pink, blue, pale yellow or warm colors - milky beige or ivory will also fit perfectly.

It’s good if you find models with fringe, lace, ruffles or ethnic motifs - this will perfectly convey the desired theme of the holiday.

Shoes

Any convenient one will do, for example:

• low-heeled sandals;
• ballet shoes;
• sandals;
• or ethnic boots.

Advice. Don’t be afraid to use unusual and uncharacteristic shoes for classic weddings; on the contrary, the more extravagant they are, the more you will convey the desired style.

Laying

There are a lot of ideas here, the simplest and most feminine are romantic loose curls, and if you want something more interesting, then make voluminous braids or one side braid, a low ponytail or a small messy bun on the top.

For “Boho-chic”, tall complex designs on the head, tight ponytails and curls fixed with a large amount of varnish are inappropriate. Remember naturalness and authenticity.

You can decorate your hair in different ways:

• a rim of fresh or artificial flowers;
• lace bandage on the forehead;
• wide hoop with floral motifs;
• hairpins or comb;
• or you can simply weave flowers into your hairstyle.

Makeup

Natural a la naturel, if you want it brighter, then focus attention either on the eyes or on the lips.

Nail design

Ethnic designs on nails will be an excellent option for this theme. If you are a supporter of a more classic manicure, then get a French manicure for your wedding.

Decorations

Jewelry worn by a newlywed for such a celebration should be bright, noticeable, original, large and in large quantities. Suitable for “Boho”:

• ethnic style bracelets and beads;
• voluminous earrings;
• pearl;
• long chains with pendants;
• accessories made of textiles, leather, plastic, metal or suede;
• with gypsy or Indian motifs;
• with the addition of feathers, fringe or lace.

Bouquet

The main feature of the bouquet is its disheveled, asymmetrical and voluminous shape.

Choose simple, even wild or garden flowers - daisies, peonies, sunflowers, poppies or gladioli; you can dilute them with orchids, lilies or succulents, and also add more grass or tree branches.

It is not recommended to use roses in a boho bouquet for a boho wedding.

Decorate the floral arrangement with feathers, lace, burlap and satin ribbon.

Bride's image

The main principle that should be followed when choosing the style of suitable wedding dresses is comfort and elegance. For the bride's dress, natural, flowing fabrics are suitable: cotton, linen, thin knitwear.

• Dress style. The main cut lines of boho chic wedding dresses are a tight-fitting, laconic bodice and a long skirt with flowing pleats. This outfit is very comfortable, it does not restrict movement and allows you to move easily and naturally while dancing. The neck line is often designed with a square or V-shaped neckline. The color scheme is dominated by natural tones of white: milky, light cream, ivory.

• Decor. The choice of materials for decorating a wedding dress is very diverse. These can be lace inserts, fringe along the hem of the dress, embroidery to match the main background of the fabric, elements made of soft suede. Braided jewelry made from laces and beads in the hippie style goes harmoniously with a boho wedding look. You can also use wide ruffles along the hem and sleeve edges to trim the dress.

• Veil. A bohemian style bride's look is almost always complete without this accessory. It can be successfully replaced by a wide ribbon decorated with a flower, a miniature hat or an elegant wreath of small flowers. Many brides generally do without any additional decoration on their heads.

Volumetric wreath

Small hat with a veil Floral wreaths can decorate not only the bride, but also her bridesmaids.
A wedding hairstyle in the form of curls, freely scattered over the shoulders, gives the bride and groom the charm of natural beauty.

Flowers woven into the hairstyle look very beautiful.

Light natural tones predominate in wedding makeup. A bright accent is usually placed on the eyes, emphasizing their shape and size with mascara and shadows.

For a boho manicure, you can choose a variety of designs. It can be a translucent jacket, white varnish decorated with small rhinestones or bright ethnic patterns.

Groom image

Outfit

You will have to give up the classic suit, replacing the jacket with a vest. It is appropriate to wear trousers or jeans and a shirt. The pants can be brighter, but the shirt is a calmer shade.

Shoes

Moccasins or light summer shoes are suitable, in general, something comfortable and not in a classic style.

Accessories

For “Boho-chic” it’s important to choose a tie or bow tie in a rich shade and, of course, don’t forget about the boutonniere. A hat and suspenders will be an excellent addition to the groom's look.

Bride's image: dress style, hairstyle, etc.

A girl who has chosen this topic should not restrain her imagination in her image. The main task is to combine femininity and simplicity. Here are some simple tips:

• Wedding Dress. Forget about uncomfortable corsets and fluffy skirts. Bohemian chic involves a soft and flowing silhouette. A multi-layer dress with a loose bottom, made from natural fabrics (silk, cotton) with draperies, is suitable. Lace, ornaments and flowers will beautifully decorate the outfit.
• Bride's hairstyle. Tousled, loose strands, light curls and braids - all this personifies the chosen style. Don't forget to add flowers, a wreath, ribbons and lace braid to your hair.
• Makeup. Should be as natural as possible. It is enough to make an even tone, blush and emphasis on the lips. If you bought a more elegant vintage dress, highlight your eyes more.
• Shoes and accessories. Closed shoes do not go well with a light dress, so choose sandals. They can be with or without heels, the main thing is that you are comfortable. Chunky cowboy boots will do, and brave brides can have a barefoot wedding. Any jewelry that matches the color looks beautiful as accessories: leather bracelets, multi-layered beads, floral jewelry and large earrings. And you don’t have to be afraid to get an original manicure and pedicure.
• The bride's bouquet. The color palette of the buds should be in pastel colors. Make an asymmetrical composition of wildflowers and greenery. Small roses, peonies, gerberas and many other options look appropriate.

Guest clothing

Bridesmaids can wear dresses or sundresses of a simple cut and bright colors or with floral prints made from natural fabrics. The main thing is that the girlfriends’ outfits should be simpler than the style of the bride’s wedding dress. Girls can decorate their heads with wreaths of flowers or lace headbands.

The groom's friends will fit in perfectly if they complement the look with a vest, suspenders and hats; it is good that the clothes of all men are in the same style.

Photo session of young people and guests

There is no need to build a special stand for a wedding photo shoot. The picturesque nature itself will become a wonderful backdrop for wedding photographs. An experienced photographer will be able to choose the best locations to highlight the relaxed atmosphere.

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Venues

Outdoors

The best option for holding such a celebration in nature:

• in field;
• in a forest clearing;
• near bodies of water;
• in a blooming garden;
• or even on the beach.

These ideas guarantee you unusual and beautiful photos that will perfectly convey the Boho style.

It would be nice to arrange a marriage registration there too; all you need to do is put up an arch decorated with many flowers.

For an outdoor banquet, set up tents made of bright natural fabrics.

In the country

Renting a cottage or hotel outside the city is another great option for a holiday, which is suitable during cooler and winter seasons. You can start the ceremony outside, and when it gets colder, move indoors.

Advice. A fireplace, winter tents, a wedding arch decorated with fir branches and cones, tree logs, fur capes made from animal skins - all this will help in decorating a Boho winter celebration.

Restaurant

If you don’t like the previous options, then, of course, you can use the more classic one and celebrate in a restaurant. But to do this you need to decorate the room in the right theme.

Script and competitions

Boho style is a thoughtful event from start to finish. Therefore, the selection of scripts and selection of competitions must be approached with all responsibility. Here is a traditional boho wedding, script below:

1. Such a wedding can start with a bachelorette party and a bachelor party with your closest friends. Go to a bar or sit at home with tea and desserts.
2. Then, without any ransom, the bride should go to the registry office or for on-site registration.
3. At the same time, a photo shoot in nature begins.
4. After registration, everyone walks or passes through to the banquet.
5. During the banquet, calm and romantic music should be played, but sometimes you can’t do without dynamic music. The main entertainment at the festival will be dancing. The first dance of the newlyweds, comic numbers of friends and incredibly sincere dances with parents.

Examples of competitions:

• Limbo is a well-known dance to lift your spirits. While listening to cheerful music, guests should walk under a stick or rope, bending backwards. Each circle the stretched ribbon is lowered lower. The one who passes under the lowest height wins.
• "Pot of Wishes" Leaves with letters are prepared in advance and placed in a pot. Each guest takes out a piece of paper and says three wishes for the dropped letter.
• "The honest truth." The organizer prepares tricky questions about the newlyweds, and the guests must answer them one by one. The one who answers the most questions is declared the winner.

The main task of competitions at a boho-style wedding is to lift the mood of the guests, but not to put them in uncomfortable positions. This is still “chic”, so you should choose light and calm entertainment. But these are just recommendations. Discuss the scenario with the host of the holiday in advance.

Attributes for a wedding

Invitations

Decorate cards with invitations:

• braid;
• cotton;
• ribbons;
• flax;
• buttons;
• lace;
• skin;
• feathers;
• burlap;
• beads;
• dried flowers;
• ethnic patterns;
• or jeans.

All this will look unusual and will surprise guests.

There is also a simpler example of invitations - ordinary and simple cards, decorated with a tree branch or wildflowers.

Wedding procession

Give preference to old cars, decorate them with bright ribbons and fabrics in the color of your chosen holiday.

A horse-drawn carriage would also look great at a bohemian wedding.

Birthday cake

Ask for a sweet treat to be decorated with berries, fruits or flowers. It would also be a good idea to put a pie with berry or fruit filling or a pancake cake on the table.

Ring pads

It would be very original to order a pillow in the shape of a bird’s nest or a tree cut.

Other accessories

Also look for a lock, a set of champagne and glasses for the newlyweds in the desired style. After all, all elements must correspond to the desired wedding theme.

Feast and wedding cake

The pleasure and impressions that guests receive from a wedding meal depend not only on a well-chosen menu, but also on the table setting and decor. Tablecloths in a warm yellowish shade of unbleached linen are ideal for textile decoration. You can use napkins with bright embroidery or patterns as color accents. When choosing tableware, you should give preference to white earthenware with minimal decoration, for example, with a thin silver or light green border. The newlyweds' table should not be too different in design from the other tables. Too lush decor will destroy the aesthetics of bohemianism and democratic style.

As for cakes in the boho style, the design option in the form of “homemade baked goods” has recently become very popular. No complex decor, monograms, swans or figurines of the bride and groom made of sugar mastic. For decoration, only natural products are used: black and white chocolate, candied fruits, bright berries. In most cases, such cakes are not covered with a layer of cream, exposing the internal “structure” for everyone to see. Those who don't like the messiness of home-baked cakes can order a traditional white wedding cake. In this case, it is advisable to stick to minimalistic decor. But if ethnic motifs set the tone for the wedding decoration, then the sides of the cake can be decorated with a bright ornament made of colored glaze.

Hall decoration and decor

Use various ethnic elements to decorate the banquet area:

• colored glass vases;
• metal candlesticks;
• antique frames;
• decorated lanterns;
• a garland of leaves and flowers;
• patterns;
• ornament;
• embroidery;
• flower pots;
• silver dishes;
• curtains with tassels;
• carpets;
• animal skins;
• antique figurines;
• multi-colored ribbons;
• feathers;
• and of course, little things made with your own hands, for example, paper garlands.

Don't forget about natural fabrics and living plants in large quantities.
Combine mismatched pieces, such as luxurious and expensive items with simple and rustic ones. Lay fringed tablecloths on the tables and place bright napkins. Use different dishes, because such weddings require different decorative elements, in appearance, shape and color.

A boho holiday requires a lot of light, use old kerosene lamps, candles, vintage lanterns, garlands and torches.

Food and table

The menu for a boho wedding should include assorted simple appetizers and fruit desserts. For the main course, bake meat or fish and serve vegetables with the dish. The cake should not be pretentious or overly decorated, just one or two sponge tiers covered with whipped cream and a few fondant flowers are enough.

Both the simplest white dishes and colorful motifs in Moroccan and oriental styles are suitable for the table.

Entertainment

Holding a bohemian wedding differs from the standard one; classical dances and competitions would be inappropriate here. It’s good to have spiritual gatherings in nature around the fire, play the guitar and sing love ballads.

Ethnic music is suitable, as well as cheerful Irish, gypsy dances and Indian motifs.

Examples are presented in the video: