Features of a wedding in the Boho style
What do you get if you mix together hippie images, a pinch of baroque, vintage notes, a drop of Scottish motifs and many, many ethnic elements? Meet “bohemian chic” (aka Boho chic) - a popular style that appeared in the 60s of the last century and mixed the characteristic features of other trends.
A wedding in the “Boho” style is suitable for those who do not like boring wedding ceremonies, banquet halls and standard competitions for guests. For those who are not afraid to go beyond boundaries and standards, but want to create their own adventurous, a little daring and atmospheric holiday.
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Bridal bouquet and floristry
And the floral design of the holiday should contain the eccentricity characteristic of the bohemian style. A bouquet for a newlywed should not be one-color, and the composition should not be made up of flowers traditional for such a celebration, such as orchids, calla lilies, and roses. The composition is based on a combination of wild and exotic flowers of bright coloring. To maintain the style direction, sunflowers, succulents and feathers are added to the bouquet, and the bouquet is given an asymmetrical shape.
Mandatory attribute - wildflowers, feathers and herbs
Often florists use an original technique for bouquets - they cover individual flowers in the composition with gold or silver paint.
Bride's image
When choosing a dress for a wedding in the Boho chic style, opt for minimalist dresses made of light flowing fabric.
The bride’s task is to create a natural, feminine and harmonious image, without weighing it down with corsets, fluffy skirts, or a long veil. Laconism and simplicity are the main principles in choosing an outfit.
If you don’t want the dress to look completely simple, you can complement it with handmade openwork lace, leather straps, and decorative braid. You can add bright floral accents to the bohemian bride's look. For example, weave a wreath on your head, decorate a bracelet on your ankle or forearm with flowers.
You can choose almost any shoes with the exception of uncomfortable stilettos. Flat sandals with leather straps around the calves, and rough boots, Cossacks or boots would be appropriate.
The bravest brides even give up shoes altogether. But if the wedding is taking place outdoors, it is better not to take risks so as not to injure your feet.
Boho hairstyles
The bride's hairstyle should look light, romantic and a little careless, as if it had been slightly tousled by the wind. Hair can be braided, gathered into a neat bun with strands falling out of it, or loosened in beautiful curls.
Forget about complex styling and reliable fixation, but rather complement your hair with a thin headband or a wreath of flowers. The completion of the airy and romantic look will be light makeup in the nude style.
Bouquet
If the bride’s outfit is chosen in soft pastel colors, then the bouquet for a wedding in the “Boho” style, on the contrary, can be made as bright as possible. And also voluminous and asymmetrical. Let the florist put together a composition from a combination of wild and exotic flowers.
You can complement the bouquet with lush green leaves, ears of wheat, bird feathers and an ornamented ribbon.
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.
Groom's outfit
In a Boho chic men's wedding look, classic trousers with ironed creases can be easily replaced with your favorite jeans or trousers made from natural fabrics, and a neatly tied tie can be replaced with a bright bow tie or the casually unbuttoned collar of a light linen shirt.
A man's clothes may look a little casual, but stylish at the same time. You can complete the look with a tweed jacket, suspenders, a small hat and a boutonniere that matches the bride’s bouquet.
Boho wedding groom's clothes
The groom's image must match the style. This means no classics or formal suits. On the contrary, trousers with suspenders, colored shirts, vests, and casual jackets are suitable. Accessories to match the theme will include casual boutonnieres, hats and canes.
Boho style wedding invitations
Forget about classic store-bought cards and order original hand-made invitations.
To make them, you can use rough cardboard, craft paper, all kinds of ribbons, linen threads and twine. And also feathers, lace, natural fabrics, artificial pearls.
When creating an original design, do not forget about useful information: the invitation must indicate the time, date and location of your holiday. If getting to the location is not so easy, additionally indicate the coordinates for the navigator or the driving directions. Don’t forget to inform about the dress code: indicate the main requirements for guests’ clothing.
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Dress code for guests
Guests are no less important heroes of your celebration, and their outfits should also be in harmony with the overall style of the wedding. When inviting guests to a Boho-style wedding, invite them to choose light, natural and slightly casual looks. Natural shades are preferred in clothing: beige, soft pink, milky white.
You can also add one mandatory accessory for everyone to the dress code. For example, for girls it could be a light headband or a floral bracelet on the wrist. For men - bow ties in the same style. So that guests don’t have to worry about finding the right accessories, it’s better to prepare them in advance for everyone who will be at your wedding and give them out at the entrance or send them along with the invitations.
Clothing for guests and witnesses
An important point in maintaining a boho style at a wedding is the outfit of the bridesmaids. They should complement the image of the newlywed. Dresses are chosen in pastel colors, silhouettes are flowing and loose. Hairstyles can be designed in the form of braids with woven flowers, or you can get by with flowing, flowing hair, and use wreaths of fresh flowers as decoration. The groom's witnesses should adhere to the same color scheme. White shirts and bright bow ties, or ties in the color of the bridesmaids' dresses will make up a single composition. At such events you can freely show creativity: a photo of witnesses sitting at ease in colorful socks always evokes memories of a fun holiday.
No dress code, nice summer clothes
Guests can choose any outfit, but they need to focus on the location of the celebration. Evening dresses and dark formal suits look ridiculous in nature.
Wedding decor
When decorating a wedding in the Boho style, continue to combine the incongruous, experimenting with a variety of colors, textures, and materials.
Don’t forget about natural elements: flowers, wood, ears of corn, dried flowers. Also typical for a bohemian celebration are vintage furniture, hammocks, lots of pillows, blankets, vases and colored glassware. To decorate a room or area, you can use old chests and suitcases, musical instruments and flags made of aged paper. And after sunset, the light of dozens of lights from garlands hanging everywhere will add romance.
The most important decorative element that is traditionally associated with the bohemian style is dream catchers. Decorate your room with them or hang them on tree branches outdoors.
During on-site registration, an important point will be the design of the arch. Unlike a classic celebration, wedding arches in the Boho style are distinguished by their irregular, rough shape.
To decorate them, you can use flowers, light fabrics, multi-colored ribbons and shreds, and even deer antlers. And the path to the place of the ceremony can be lined with old carpets.
How did the boho style appear?
Bohemian style has a rich, centuries-old history. It originated, according to cultural experts, among Czech gypsies who lived in the Bohemia region and often performed in public. Having moved to France at the beginning of the 15th century, the gypsies were nicknamed “Bohemians” among the indigenous inhabitants. The original style of their clothing was picked up and slightly ennobled by the country's creative elite. The love of freedom and emancipation of the gypsies also appealed to Parisian artists, writers, and painters and quickly spread among them, becoming the universal philosophy of creative people who were called “bohemians.”
The half-forgotten style received a rebirth with the advent of the hippie movement, whose lifestyle, clothing and way of thinking were very similar to the original postulates of bohemia. The boho style acquired its modern look with the widespread popularity of outdoor music and art festivals. There are several trends in this stunning, comfortable and vibrant style, from classic and ethnic to glamorous and Victorian. Having decided to hold a themed bohemian wedding, you need to decide which type of boho style is more suitable for a particular occasion, closer in spirit and mood. After all, the choice is unusually large.
Treats for guests
Long, tedious feasts with many successive dishes are not suitable for the Boho chic style. The best option for such a celebration would be a buffet. The menu can include light snacks, canapés, vegetables and fruits, as well as rustic bread and homemade cheese. To keep your guests from getting hungry, you can have a barbecue and grill meat or fish.
A wedding cake in the “Boho” style will be a spectacular end to the holiday. But you don’t need to order fancy decoration. For example, you can frost the cake in soft white and beige tones and decorate it with a light floral print or an image of bird feathers. You can replace the cake with delicious homemade pies with different fillings, which your guests will love just as much.
When planning a wedding in the Boho style, don’t be afraid to experiment and surprise. Choose bold scenarios, unusual decorations and outfits, create your own unique holiday. After all, bohemian chic is created for those who do not like to fit themselves into given boundaries.
