What It Means
#BohoWedding represents the bohemian wedding aesthetic: relaxed, earthy, free-spirited, with emphasis on natural elements, flowing fabrics, macramé, pampas grass, and desert/beach settings. A more romantic evolution of rustic weddings.
History
Early Boho (2013-2015):
- Reaction to overly-structured rustic weddings
- Inspiration: music festivals (Coachella), 1970s hippie aesthetic
- Key elements: Dreamcatchers, macramé, flower crowns, flowing dresses
Peak Boho Era (2016-2020):
Decor:
- Pampas grass (tall, feathery dried grass — became ubiquitous)
- Macramé backdrops, table runners, hangings
- Low seating areas (floor cushions, rugs, poufs)
- Terracotta and earth tones
- Dried flowers (lunaria, protea, bunny tails)
- Moon gates, circular arches
- Moroccan lanterns
- Rattan, wicker, cane furniture
Attire:
- Lace, crochet, embroidery details
- Long sleeves, bell sleeves, off-shoulder
- Flower crowns (bride and bridesmaids)
- Barefoot or sandals (beach ceremonies)
- Groom in linen suits, no tie
Locations:
- Desert (Joshua Tree, Arizona, New Mexico)
- Beaches (Tulum, California coast)
- Mountains, forests, meadows
- Outdoor venues with natural backdrops
Cultural Impact
Pampas Grass Boom (2018-2020): This single plant defined late-2010s boho weddings. Wholesale prices jumped 300%. Couples harvested it illegally from roadsides. Environmental concerns emerged (invasive species in some regions).
Instagram Aesthetic: Boho weddings photographed beautifully — earth tones, golden hour, natural light. Wedding photographers specialized in “boho style.”
Budget Spectrum:
- DIY boho: $5K-15K (thrifted rugs, Etsy macramé, dried flowers)
- Luxury boho: $50K-100K+ (Joshua Tree estates, designer boho gowns, professional stylists)
Criticism (2019+):
- Cultural appropriation debates (dreamcatchers, Native American elements)
- Pampas grass oversaturation (“not another pampas arch”)
- COVID delayed weddings meant 2021-2022 had wall-to-wall boho
Related Hashtags
- #BohoBride
- #DesertWedding
- #BeachWedding
- #PampasGrass