The Boho bride is such a vibe.
She’s a free spirit and a natural beauty. The word bohemian calls to mind earthy, vintage, artistic, and you can picture the boho bride in nature – the garden, ranch, or a beach wedding by the water. The perfect dress for the bohemian bride always has a few things in common that go along with this theme.
When a bride begins her search for a wedding dress, she comes in with an idea of what theme will best fit her vision. Some are searching for an elegant, timeless gown with little embellishment or lightweight gowns for a destination wedding. Others desire beaded beauties to fit themes like Hollywood glam, Autumn harvest, or New Year’s Eve.
But brides in search of Bohemian style dresses are increasing in popularity, and those who come in searching for these specific dresses have a questions as to what makes a dress “boho”. While the meaning of bohemian can be rather ambiguous, there are a few specifications that remain rather consistent.
Boho wedding dresses are:
- inspired by nature and may encapsulate different aspects of nature through floral lace patterns or sheer fabrics
- romantic and incorporate natural elements and soft colors (such as champagne, mocha, or blush)
- flowy and dreamy details that make the dress feel ethereal and wondrous.
- sometimes all of these
Let’s show some examples of what we think make a perfect bohemian wedding dress choice.
Morilee: Rhapsody
A heavier, intricate lace overlay like Rhapsody from Morilee fits the aesthetic. A fit and flare shape with detachable, long sleeves, and a lovely hint of sparkle underneath.
Madi Lane: Elora, Harper, & Abigail
Boho is also floral and vine-like elements in delicate laces.
A gown like Elora with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a mocha color underlay makes the perfect garden princess dress, while Harper displays the vine-like lace with a light and breezy slim a-line skirt.
Abigail has gorgeous beaded lace floral patterns that look incredible on the boho bride at an outdoor ceremony. While keeping the earthy feel, the light sparkle adds to the detail. Abigail has a detachable off the shoulder sleeve that adds to the romance.
Beloved: Lyric
Lyric has bell sleeves, sometimes known as butterfly, from Casablanca. These dramatic sleeves, coupled with the lace up back and champagne color underneath make the ultimate boho statement.
Any of these dresses lend perfectly to the elements of a country themed wedding on a ranch or in a barn.
Monica Loretti: #8245
The plain and light ethereal beauty #8245 Monica Loretti gives an almost goddess-like aura.
Its clean and sheer chiffon fabric and billowy long sleeves is perfection for this theme. This crisp dress really pops your flower colors.
Madi Lane: Krysta
Krysta by Madi Lane has a true vintage charm, adding another aspect to a Bohemian theme. The lace pattern gives off a sense of a by-gone era adding another cool aspect to a boho themed wedding.
Essense of Australia: #3787
Our slim a-line dress #3787 from Essense of Australia is a Boho brides dream with a light lace bodice, a flowy tulle skirt and off the shoulder bishop sleeves. Pair this one with some wildflowers in your hair and you have nailed the aesthetic.
Bohemian brides want their dresses to work perfectly with their venues, too. These venues are usually fully outdoor wedding day events and are held in an open backyard, a woodsy clearing, a garden setting, or on a mountain. Matching your dress to these outdoor settings and the season is very important for the overall look.
As you can see, Boho styles have some elements in common, yet still allow room for the bride’s unique style to show through.
Take your bridal look up a notch and incorporate details like wildflowers, pampas grass or palm leaves, and flower crowns to fully capture the aesthetic. Other ideas to tie in the wedding party – if your special day is country-themed, cute cowboy boots for the girls and long ribbons on the flower bouquets, and suspenders, blue jeans, and cowboy hats for the guys.
Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo has a beautiful selection of Bohemian bridal gowns that are perfectly suited for our free-spirited bride. We have all size wedding dresses and can find the ones best suited to your body type.
Did you wear a bohemian wedding gown on your big day? We would love to see your pictures! As always, we are happy to answer any questions about Boho or any wedding theme.