From outfits to decor, the wedding industry has seen a lot of changes in the past few years. One of the latest trends is that couples now are going for a themed wedding. A theme wedding is one that is focused around a certain subject besides just colours or patterns. If you are a millennial bride who loves chic, contemporary and effortless styles, then a Bohemian theme is definitely the ideal theme you can go for at your wedding.
People who decide to live an unconventional life are the ones who inspire the Bohemian style. According to famous designer Justina Blakeney “What we now understand as 'Bohemianism' from a design perspective emerged from early nineteenth-century France, when artists moved into the lower-rent Romani (gypsy) areas of Paris, in order to seek alternatives to bourgeois expectations. This convergence of cultures gave rise to a kind of vagabond lifestyle, where the pursuit of wealth was abandoned in the search for a creative life and alternative ideals of beauty”
You cannot deny that the Bohemian themed wedding style is here to stay. These effortlessly gorgeous designs include natural elements as well as a certain romance and uniqueness. Bohemian style, also known as Boho-chic and hippie-chic, has evolved to signify free-spiritedness and takes elements from hippie culture in the fashion industry.
The Boho themed wedding is developing popularity throughout the world as more and more individuals choose this one-of-a-kind wedding style. A traditional wedding setup can be transformed into a Bohemian one just by using organic linens, earthy accents and a variety of flower centrepieces, natural features such as dried palms, wildflowers, Boho rugs, fairy lights, and plant installations.
Deciding on a theme to go for in your wedding is not an easy task, it requires a lot of research, discussion and whatnot! If you want to go for a Bohemian themed wedding, don’t worry we've got your back. We have listed several ways you can incorporate this theme into your wedding.
While some people believe that browns, greens, earthy or neutral colours are the Boho or Bohemian colours, but, it is completely untrue. Blue, violet, magenta, etc. are also considered to be Boho shades. This is because there are no specific colours that come under the Bohemian spectrum. Combining and layering the neutrals and warm tones with deeper and darker shades is the only key to nail the Bohemian look completely.
INVITATION
Invitation cards are a means of greeting and welcoming a person, group, or mass to a certain event or occasion. Invitations are a very important element of the wedding festivities because they give out all the important information about the event to the guests or people who will be attending it. With its style and colour palette, the wedding invitation wonderfully sets the tone for the day.
While people these days are going for online invitations to send out to people, the traditional printed invitation is still something that won’t ever go out of trend. The benefit of a physical invite is that after you receive it, you're likely to put it somewhere visible, whether that's on a pinboard, a note board, a letter holder, or affixed to your refrigerator door! With an online invitation, you may entirely forget about the event until someone posts on the website or sends a message reminding you of it.
Since it is a Bohemian themed wedding, using colours like blues, greens and patterns like stars, florals, etc. will definitely let the guests know the theme for your wedding. You can also go for wedding invitations that are in warm, neutral and earthy tones as these colours are also associated with Boho chic.
VENUE, LIGHTS AND ACCESSORIES
The wedding venue is undoubtedly the heart of all the wonderful memories that the couple and their guests will create throughout the wedding celebrations. Everything to do with the weddings, such as the appearance, feel, and tone, is determined by the venue. There is no arguing that the ideal wedding venue makes a huge difference in assuring that all of the guests arrive and return delighted. Ultimately, it will be a fantastic moment for everyone. Finding the appropriate venue is essential to make your day all you want it to be, whether you desire a modest, simple ceremony or a lavish, fairytale celebration. The first responsibility for your location is to create the vibe for the day. The location must not only be large enough to accommodate your guests, but it must also foster an environment that matches your own style.
Since this is a Bohemian theme wedding, the best venue for the festivities and all the celebrations will be an outdoor venue because this style is defined by its appreciation of the natural world. Warm yellow lighting can make even the coldest areas feel more inviting. Consider fairy lights strung over trees, bistro lights suspended from the ceiling, clusters of paper lanterns in beautiful nooks, or simple candles scattered throughout the venue. They may be arranged in any configuration to suit the couple's and families' particular tastes.
Feel free to mix patterns and textures, and don't be hesitant in utilising styles that might not normally go together. Make use of coloured fabrics and patterns. If this all seems a little overwhelming, take into consideration that, while saturated colours are essential to the Bohemian look, white may also be used as a backdrop for deeper tones. White may be used to deliberately add a little visual space to the equation.
Boho, the complete contrast of simple, contemporary, and sleek, believes that "more is more." The key to decorating a Boho space using ornamental elements is to mix and match. Consider combining Boho wedding décor themes to give your design a more organic feel. The key is to apply a gentle touch and avoid going overboard so that the outcomes have an effortlessly edited vibe rather than an explosion of textures, shapes, and colours. The materials should have a somewhat worn appearance—not damaged, but yet not bright and fresh. Globally influenced Boho decorations should include fringe, crochet, and macramé.
In the above picture, you can see how the outdoor setting and natural lights have given that Boho touch to the ceremony.
BACKDROPS AND MANDAPS
A background for your wedding ceremony is similar to creating the ideal frame around the couple's image. It defines the area, fits your concept, and brings life to the event!
In a wedding ceremony a mandap is a temporary structure constructed for the purpose of carrying out rituals of the wedding. It is believed that the major wedding ceremonies are held under the mandap. It is typically made of wood, however newer materials are being used occasionally.
The dream catcher is one of the most iconic and widely recognised motifs of Native American culture. The classic hoop-and-web shape is thought to shield sleepers from unpleasant dreams by "catching" them while allowing happy dreams to pass through, hence the name. Dreamcatchers are a common element of Bohemian aesthetics, and now they have gained popularity in recent years due to their openness to artistic interpretation.
The beauty of these dreamcatchers is that you can transform them into any theme, whether it's fun for Haldi;chic and elegant for your cocktail; or Boho for your Mehendi décor.
Feathers, beads, and a variety of colour combinations and patterns all add to dreamcatchers' lasting appeal as décor components, particularly at contemporary weddings. You may keep the mood basic by dangling a few visible dreamcatchers from tree branches or go extravagant by employing a slew of these circular beauties in various lengths and patterns. Dreamcatchers are available in several colours that can complement your decorations.
Macrame is another Bohemian element that can be employed for your backdrop decorations. Macrame is a technique or process that employs many knots to produce the fundamental shape and function of the piece. Each knot is made entirely with hands, with the exception of a mounting ring to keep the object in place while you work. With its roots originating in ancient cultures and civilizations, the knotted craft of Macramé brings the best of art and history to the table. You can also hang potted plants in creatively knotted slings for that earthy touch, or use Macramé table runners for your outdoor brunch – the options are all aesthetic and elegant. Macrame would be a great decoration piece that can be used as decorations for the mandaps, the entryways and would also look amazing as chair covers for the guests’ chairs.
SEATING
A high-low seating is something that screams Boho. A picnic-style lunch served on long low tables with soft cushions would be ideal for comfort and would also complement the Bohemian aesthetic! Lay down numerous rugs as they are an important element of Boho aesthetic, to make a vintage-style hallway leading to your mandap, or make a nomadic alcove for visitors with Persian carpets covered with cushions and overhanging curtains. As an alternative to the traditional dance floor, you may alternatively spread out a carpet. Adding some gold candelabras and colourful flower arrangements to the mix will result in an Instagram-worthy setup that will have everyone clicking!
As pretty and aesthetic as this seating is, it might not be ideal for the wedding day, for the people who have difficulty sitting down. So, don’t forget to use chairs as well. To give them the Boho vibe you can use Macrame chair covers.
PHOTO BOOTH
Photo booths are movable booths or kiosks that take photos of you and your friends having some fun with props or without them, in front of a backdrop. In fact, a photo booth is much more than a picture-taking accessory . One of the most important reasons for having a photo booth is to amuse your guests. It's crucial to remember that weddings have downtime, and you'll need to come up with a strategy to keep your guests engaged during that time.
The nicest part about photobooths is that they really are suitable for people of all ages! From children to the elderly, everyone loves a photo booth! From the start of the night until the finish, a photo booth delivers unlimited fun!
Wedding photo booths are an essential component of a fun environment. They make it possible to simply produce amazing pictures. They are even entertaining and thrilling methods to record the visitors' wishes to the happy couple. In this age of social media, we are constantly shooting fun photographs of ourselves and our pals every night out, and the same is true at weddings! If you want a wedding full of laughter, unending fun, and wonderful memories, a photo booth is the perfect source of entertainment for your special day, not only for you but for your guests as well.
In a Boho themed wedding, patterns like the Macrame, and floral; and objects like dream catchers, canopies, etc. would be some great ideas for photo booths.
WELCOME SIGN
Welcome signs are the easiest and probably the most trendy ways to welcome the guest to the functions. It is essential to have a sign or two guiding your guests where to go, whether it is to welcome them to the ceremony or reception. Wedding welcome signs are beautiful displays that greet, guide, and inform visitors so you don't have to worry about making sure all of your loved ones are present on your wedding day. These useful signs are often posted inside or outside the front door of the wedding venue or reception area, so that guests notice them as soon as they arrive. Wedding reception signs can be helpful in directing guests where to go from the ceremony, and sometimes they have fun additions like a menu or a cute theme.
The décor does several important tasks at once. First, it communicates to everyone how pleased (and grateful) you are that they are present. Second, it leads them to the location of the celebrations. Third, whatever design you pick will assist to emphasise the theme or style of your party.
Selecting neutral colours and warm tones, and incorporating it with lot of flowers will definitely set the vibe and will let your guests know that the theme is Bohemian.
ATTIRE
A person's wedding is intended to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, so one naturally has to do anything and everything in the best possible way and according to one's desires, and hence the stakes are set high on one's wedding dress. The day of one's wedding ceremony and other wedding functions will be one's most treasured memory of one's future existence. It is important to consider how one appears and feels on one's wedding day since photographs do not lie; they simply retain and recall what was caught inside them.
Though historically, the wedding dresses came to signify the end of a woman's identity as an individual and the transition to being a dependent wife, it now more crucially represents the transition from singlehood to a new commitment and partnership.
A Bohemian outfit is all about going over the top and minimal at the same time. So we have suggested a few styles of clothings that you can go for on your wedding functions and wedding day.
A dress like this, in this or any other shade, would be perfect for your reception party as this is a lightweight outfit and you will be able to dance perfectly in this at your reception party. Wearing a lightweight outfit is preferred in the reception party because your wedding lehenga or saree would already be heavy, and as a new bride you do not want to look tired in your pictures. Not only this, an outfit like this would give your wedding a modern twist.
Not only at the wedding reception, such an outfit will also look ah-mazing if you wear it at your sangeet or mehendi where you want to dance your heart out. An outfit like this will make you look simple, subtle and classic at the same time.