Plastic, food wastage and a large carbon footprint are unfortunately quite common for wedding celebrations. We’ve highlighted some important tips for having a sustainable and ethical wedding as well as a few unsustainable practices to try avoid in order to make your special day more environmentally friendly!
OUR GUIDE TO A BOHO CHIC WEDDING
You've gotten engaged and are now in the planning stages of your wedding. And you didn't realise there were so many different styles available. One of our favourite themes and one that we've become famous for is the Bohemian Wedding.
A Boho Wedding brings to life the pages from a mythical woodland enchanted book. These weddings have a distinct soft and romantic feel that is earthy and inspired by nature and the beautiful outdoors. It's all about braids, greenery, flowers, soft waves, and long hair are beautiful bohemian hairstyles. Featuring all things ethereal, earthly, and exquisite, these are our favourite bohemian wedding ideas!
Featuring all things ethereal, earthly, and exquisite, these are our favourite bohemian wedding ideas, straight from the experts - our past brides and grooms that have tied the knot at Cherry Glamping over the last few years.
Featuring the beautiful bride Kim and stylish groom, Darren, with the majority of the images from their wedding, taking by the creative and extremely talented Grace Charlotte Photo.
1. THE DRESS
The essence of a bohemian wedding dress is based on free and “flowy” fabrics that also make you feel in harmony with yourself and with nature. These romantic dresses are light and very comfortable to wear.
2. THE HAIR
Boho hairstyles are all about the braids, greenery, flowers, soft waves, with long hair flowing loosely over your shoulders. Dreamy, uncomplicated and naturally beautiful.
3. THE FLOWER CROWN
Bohemian weddings are all about channelling effortless and elegant style and no Boho wedding would be complete without a magnificent flower crown, otherwise known as a chaplet. Normally made with eucalyptus leaves and seasonal flowers, this touch to your wedding will be your crowning glory.
4. THE BOUQUET
Natural and asymmetrical, your chosen florals are arranged more naturally for an earthy aesthetic. Filled with foliage and naturally arranged, a boho bouquet is uncomplicated, organic and filled with earthy colour tones.
5. OUTDOOR CEREMONY
Using the natural elements and saying I DO under the shadows of the trees is the best backdrop for a Boho Chic Wedding. Using the natural decor of the greenery and surrounding elements brings a mystical tone to your ceremony, one that perfectly complements your dress and floral arrangements. Our beautiful bride, Kim, chose to create a circular ceremonial area surrounded by her loved ones. The placement of the chairs in a swirl formation embodies fluidity and freedom, with each person present being able to enjoy the bride's walk towards her groom.
And our pathways became the wedding aisle where you take your last steps as a single woman, on your way to marry your soul mate. The wind in the trees, the birds flying by and the natural warmth from the sun is the perfect aesthetic you'll need to create your whimsical wedding.
6. BOHO CHIC DECOR
Using natural elements, rustic furniture combined with elegant dining chair and formal candle settings is the perfect way to decorate and accessorize a Bohemian Wedding. We love the connection between the farm and the formal elements of selected wedding decor.
7. THE BOHEMIAN CAKE
Bohemian cakes have a natural and organic look, with fresh flowers, herbs, and fruits were used to decorate these gorgeous boho wedding cakes. Some of our brides have even swapped the traditional wedding cakes for cakes created from cheese wheels! The beauty of a Boho cake is that the only limit to your design is your level of creativity and whimsy.
8. USE NATURAL ELEMENTS
By incorporating nontraditional elements into the design and decor, such as wood and stone. Even using succulents, in all their simplistic beauty brings a taste of the earth to a wedding. Using earthy element makes a unique statement whilst tying in the natural elements of the surroundings.
9. OUTDOOR BAR
Boho Chic bars demand a dramatic and romantic feel, with the use of greenery and natural products to create a feeling of relaxed and easiness. You can even opt for a mobile bar or food truck to dispense your drinks. And if your wedding is going to be held during the winter months, why not consider a hot chocolate bar?
10. INSTA-WORTH PHOTOGRAPHY
It goes without saying, that a glamping site is a perfect canvas for those insta-worthy photographs. How does saying go 'pics or it didn't happen'? And at Cherry Glamping, around every corner, you'll find the perfect backdrop for your book of lifetime memories.
Further Reading
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