36 Boho Wedding Ideas for Free-Spirited Brides and Grooms (2024)

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.

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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.

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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

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FAQs

What does boho style look like? ›

Boho style is a free-spirited aesthetic that mixes different cultures and artistic expressions into an eclectic style with an emphasis on organic elements and nature. When putting together your boho style space, mixing patterns, metals, woods, materials, animal hides and trinkets from your travels is highly encouraged.

What is a bohemian marriage? ›

Boho weddings incorporate an eclectic mix of natural, rustic, and vintage details into the design. If you're looking to have a bohemian-themed wedding be sure to check out all of our invitation, cake, flower, décor, and venue ideas for inspiration. A Modern, High-Energy Wedding in California.

What is the boho theme of a wedding? ›

Bohemian, or boho, is a chic, vintage style that combines trends from the late 1960s and early 1970s with a bit of modern flair. Think earthy elements, dreamy linens and lace, and lots of wildflowers. Boho wedding themes are all about free spirits, hippie-inspired whimsy, and an eclectic mix of textures and colors.

What are the vows for a hippie marriage? ›

Through anything this life may throw at us — sickness or good health, poverty or wealth, obscurity or fame — in all things, I vow to love you and choose you as my husband every day, to treasure you, to live in gratitude to God for you, and not to take you for granted.

What colors are considered boho? ›

Some of the most common colors in a boho colour scheme are yellow, brown, white, light grey, blue, and red. A combination of these colors may be too much visually in other styles, but boho just finds a way to make them work and look effortlessly cohesive.

What is the difference between boho and bohemian? ›

You might have heard the term 'boho' a hundred times, but what does it mean boho? Boho is the shortened form of the French word Bohémien. The term "Bohemian" used to refer to a particular group of people, gypsies, who traveled from Bohemia, a region in the Czech Republic.

What are the 5 types of bohemian? ›

Bohemian types
  • Nouveau Bohemian. The Nouveau Bohemian: This type of Bohemian harmonizes elements of traditional Bohemian ideology with contemporary culture without losing sight of the basic tenets—the glamour, art, and nonconformity. ...
  • Gypsy Bohemian. ...
  • Beat Bohemian. ...
  • Zen Bohemian. ...
  • Dandy Bohemian.

What are the four bohemian ideals? ›

Bohemians lived carefree, unconventional lifestyles, often in the company of like-minded, marginalized people who valued creativity and the liberty to explore (e.g., musicians, actors, artists, and writers). Four core values, or guiding principles, of Bohemianism included Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love.

What is the dress code for a bohemian wedding? ›

Bohemian Chique wedding dress code

You often see pastel shades and nude colors with a bright touch. Women wear a dress, of which they can determine the lengths themselves. There is also plenty of choice with the shoes. For example, sandals with low or high heels, but also chic slippers.

How to decorate a boho wedding? ›

Incorporate Natural Elements in Your Decor: Use items like wood, stones, feathers, and greenery in your centerpieces, bouquets, and other decor. Utilize Vintage and Handmade Items: Incorporate vintage furniture, handmade crafts, and unique finds to add character to your wedding setup.

What is a boho wedding dress? ›

Typically boho means free-flowing, romantic, soft, floaty. A dress that could easily be worn at a festival or gig and is most often lovingly created with yards of soft chiffon or organza.

What are the three promises of marriage? ›

The couple could promise each other to "love and cherish" or, alternatively, the groom promises to "love, cherish, and worship", and the bride to "love, cherish, and obey".

What can I do instead of wedding vows? ›

I love doing this for my couples, especially when I get to keep the two versions secret until they're shared on the day!
  • Use your favourite song lyrics or quotes.
  • Play music whilst you share your vows.
  • Choose other secret elements.
  • Pick a fun symbolic ritual.
  • Personalise your ceremony through music.
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Who goes first in wedding vows? ›

In a traditional wedding, the groom is usually the one to say his vows first. But today, either part of the couple has the option of saying their vows first. This preference on vows varies depending on what you select as a couple, your beliefs, what your officiant recommends, or the order of events you choose.

What is considered boho attire? ›

Associated with late 60s and 70s fashion, modern-day boho style is inspired by these eras' creative expression movements. Flowy dresses, embroidered details, earthy tones, fringe and flared silhouettes take the spotlight. With a momentous ideology and history, this style represents a culture all its own.

How to make your room look boho? ›

Bright colors and lots of patterns such as florals and paisleys mixed with natural prints and mismatched patterns are a hallmark of boho style, like this space from Dazey Den. If brights aren't for you, embrace a subdued mix of shades like olive green, cognac, mustard yellow, and rusty oranges.

How do you make an outfit look like boho? ›

Introduce Patterns

Have you considered moving away from block colours and introducing a bit of pizzazz to your wardrobe? Floral prints, tie dye patterns and nature-inspired tribal prints are all very typical of boho style and are the perfect way to add a little bohemian chic into your everyday wear!

What are the different types of boho? ›

Bohemian types
  • Nouveau Bohemian.
  • Gypsy Bohemian.
  • Beat Bohemian.
  • Zen Bohemian.
  • Dandy Bohemian.

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