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Beyond Flower Crowns – Bohemian Wedding Ideas for Your Big Day

March 31, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

bohemian wedding ideas image by Kaytee Lauren

Bohemian weddings are some of our favorite to share here on Junebug because they are filled with eclectic details and an abundance of personality. No two boho weddings are exactly the same, which means the options are endless. From prints and patterns to wild greenery and plenty of free-spirited fashion, these 14 bohemian wedding ideas will take your day beyond the flower crown and into truly swoon-worthy wedding style.

1. Consider a crop top wedding dress for a truly laid-back look.

bohemian wedding ideas image by Caitlyn Guidry, dress by Haute Hippie; view the full wedding here

bohemian wedding ideas image by Rivkah Fine Art, dress by Free People; view the full wedding here

2. Take your overgrown bouquet to the next level with cascading greenery.

Goddess-Inspired-Bridal-Shoot-in-Cleo-and-Clementine-Ashley-Rae-Photography-34-600x900 image by Ashley Rae, flowers by Hoot and Holler; view the full shoot here

Lush-Australian-Wedding-4-600x900 image by Natasja Kremers, flowers by Zinnia Floral Design; view the full wedding here

3. Tuck an arrangement of flowers into your half-up hairdo as a floral crown alternative.

Bohemian-Vail-Colorado-Wedding-at-Piney-River-Ranch-Daylene-Wilson-Photography-9-600x900 image by Daylene Wilson Photographic, hair by Brittany Will; view the full shoot here

Blush-and-Beige-Oklahoma-Wedding-1-of-40-600x900 image by Melissa Green Photography; view the full wedding here

4. Offset floral centerpieces with antlers and animal skulls.

Bohemian-Southwestern-Wedding-Inspiration-April-and-Paul-Photography-0007-600x902 image by April and Paul Photography, styling by Lovegood Wedding & Event Rentals; view the full shoot here

Southwestern-Desert-Wedding-Inspiration-in-Phoenix-Arizona-17-600x900 image by Jonnie and Garrett, styling by Tremaine Ranch; view the full shoot here

5. Say “I do” atop a Persian-inspired rug.

Modern-Rustic-Red-Sage-Green-Wedding-Castleton-Farms-47-600x900 image by ; view the full wedding here

Multicultural-Inspired-Wedding-at-The-Captain-Whidbey-Inn-Julia-Kinnunen-Photography-0616-600x900 image by Julia Kinnunen Photography, styling by Lola Leigh Events; view the full wedding here

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6. Boho grooms say “yes” to prints.

Wildflower-Inspired-Wedding-by-the-Colorado-River-6-of-36-600x898 image by Preston Utley; view the full wedding here

Delightful-Irish-Garden-Wedding-at-Glengarrif-Lodge-The-Campbells-115-600x900 image by The Campbells; view the full wedding here

7. Macrame adds uniquely bohemian visual interest to your décor.

Rustic-Southwestern-Wedding-in-Golden-Gate-Canyon-State-Park-10-of-40-600x900 image by Geoff Duncan Photography; view the full wedding here

Industrial-Garden-Wedding-Inspiration-Garfield-Park-Conservatory-Erika-Mattingly-Photography-35-600x900 image by Erika Mattingly Photography; view the full shoot here

8. Free-spirited brides let their hair down and show off those long waves!

Multicultural-Inspired-Wedding-at-The-Captain-Whidbey-Inn-Julia-Kinnunen-Photography-9984-600x900 image by Julia Kinnunen Photography; view the full wedding here

Festive-Warwickshire-Wedding-at-Talton-Lodge-18-of-33-600x900 image by John Hope Photography; view the full wedding here

9. Forget flowers altogether and go green with a wedding bouquet of greenery and unusual plant accents.

Southwestern-Desert-Wedding-Inspiration-in-Phoenix-Arizona-48-600x900 image by Jonnie and Garrett, flowers by Butterfly Petals; view the full shoot here

Quirky-Cool-Bronx-Zoo-Wedding-ein-photography-18-of-39-600x900 image by ein photography, flowers by Denise Fasanello Flowers; view the full wedding here

10. A deconstructed naked cake is still the sweetest way to incorporate boho vibes into your dessert table.

Artistic-Australian-Wedding-at-Summerlees-Estate-27-of-29-600x900 image by I Got You Babe; view the full wedding here

Bohemian-Vail-Colorado-Wedding-at-Piney-River-Ranch-Daylene-Wilson-Photography-13-600x900 image by Daylene Wilson Photographic, cake by Langilicious Fine Pastries; view the full shoot here

11. A patterned table runner turns up the volume on your reception style.

Bohemian-Texas-Wedding-Sage-Hill-Inn-Above-Onion-Creek-Geoff-Duncan-9-of-34-600x900 image by Geoff Duncan Photography; view the full wedding here

Joshua-Tree-Elopement-Inspiration-Colorful-Southwestern-Vibes-4-600x900 image by Hartman Outdoor Photography, styling by Jessie Jo Events; view the full shoot here

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12. Mismatched cream and white bridesmaids dresses are unbelievably dreamy.

Vintage-Bohemian-Wedding-at-Avant-Garden-16-of-35-600x400 image by Khanh Nguyen Photography; view the full wedding here

Festive-Warwickshire-Wedding-at-Talton-Lodge-16-of-33-600x400 image by John Hope Photography; view the full wedding here

mismatched white crochet bridesmaids dresses

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13. Braids are far from basic on your wedding day!

Alternative-Forest-Wedding-Inspiration-Kaytee-Lauren-Photography-11-of-30-600x900 image by Kaytee Lauren, hair and makeup by Elle Style Studio; view the full wedding here

Earthy-Boho-Sydney-Wedding-at-Cook-and-Phillip-Park-Studio-Something-12-600x900 image by Studio Something; view the full wedding here

14. Decorating with gemstones and geodes will help your wedding guests get in the zone.

Gemstone-Inspired-Wedding-Nasher-Sculpture-Garden-Jojo-Pangilinan-Photographer-11-of-31-600x600 image by Jojo Pangilinan Photographers, styling by Valerie and Valerie Weddings; view the full wedding here

Bohemian-Banff-Wedding-Inspiration-Kismet-and-Clover-38-600x400 image by Sean Carr Photography, styling by Kismet & Clover; view the full wedding here

Do you have major heart eyes over these bohemian wedding ideas? Check out our bohemian weddings for more inspiration!

xoxoNicole

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Quirky, Vintage, Metallic – There’s So Much to Love in This Port of Burlington Wedding

March 31, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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Self-proclaimed quirky couple Melissa and TJ celebrated their downtown Burlington wedding the best way they knew how: as a reflection of themselves. Vintage vibes and a metallic color palette highlighted a few of their favorite things. From saying “I do” at The Capitol Theater to dancing the night away at the Port of Burlington even their venue choices were atypical and quintessentially “them.” Amy Winningham Photography carefully captured the quiet moments as Melissa and TJ shared their first look and personal vows privately on a rooftop overlooking their city.

The Couple:

Melissa and TJ

The Wedding:

Port of Burlington, Burlington, Iowa

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The most memorable moment was our first look. Initially, we didn’t want one, but we had an evening ceremony and we just couldn’t make our day flow without one. Best decision EVER! We were able to use a local rooftop in downtown Burlington, which was previously an industrial saddle factory beside the Mississippi. TJ and I are intensely private people, so while we approached this moment with trepidation at the thought of someone else (our photographer) seeing us in such an intimate moment, we also took full advantage of it by saying our personal vows to each other during this time instead of in our actual ceremony where we both knew we would just end up blubbering like idiots if we had to say more than “I do.”

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My biggest concern on our wedding day was to look like myself. I mean, I wanted to look gorgeous, but I didn’t want my fiancé to look at me and be confused or feel like he didn’t recognize me. If you had told me a year before my wedding that I would be wearing a simple shift dress as my gown, I would have laughed. But in the end, I just wanted to be natural and show off my curves without being overly “sexy.” Same with my makeup. I have myriad of freckles and love them all so I didn’t even wear foundation. Looking at my photos now, I am so glad that I can recognize ME. I also knew I really wanted to wear a floral wreath from the beginning and absolutely loved the one I found on Etsy. I had extremely long hair and while I knew that could be beautiful if left down, I didn’t want to do what was typical (and also didn’t want to look like I was 12), so instead, I took my inspiration for my long locks from Elsa of Frozen and just did a fishtail braid instead!

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Burlington has a wonderful, beautiful downtown beside the Mississippi and we wanted to show that off. So choosing a vintage theater that had been recently renovated and was in walking distance of our Port reception just seemed to make sense and worked perfectly into our vintage, natural vibe.

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I love vintage and quirky styles, and TJ and I never have to fight to be different. I guess you could say our wedding vibe just came naturally. We took inspiration from our reception venue, the Port of Burlington beside the Mississippi — vintage and industrial.

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All the centerpieces and decor were recycled thrift-store items that I had painted metallic. Why match when each table can tell it’s own story? Each wedding favor and corresponding tea/coffee cup was lovingly put together by myself and my family.

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Processional: You’re Beautiful by Phil Wickham, sung by Abraham Silvey
Recessional: You and Me by Dave Matthews Band
First Dance: We Found Love acoustic cover by Ed Sheerhan, originally Rihanna

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Amy Winningham Photography
Event Coordinator – Lovely Details Events
Ceremony Venue – The Capitol Theater
Reception Venue – Port of Burlington
Floral Design – With Love and Petals
DJ – Zauner Entertainment
Hair Styling – Grand Strand Salon
Wedding Dress – Wtoo
Bridal Accessories – Gardens of Whimsy

 

Congratulations to Melissa and TJ on their quirky, vintage, and brilliantly metallic Port of Burlington wedding! Love the vibes of their venue? Check out these 19 oh-so-cool industrial venues around the world for more inspiration!

xoxoNicole

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This WWII Inspired Elopement at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Took Us Back in Time

March 30, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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A vintage beauty and a real-life rock star got hitched at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and it has us reconsidering everything we thought about weddings. Priscilla and Buddy were inspired by WWII-era elopements that took place before the soldier went off to war. This romantic and retro influence, paired with the fact that they chose to elope in the first place, created a feeling of intimacy and excitement that is vivid in every image captured by Kappen Photography. As if all of this weren’t captivating enough, we simply cannot take our eyes off of Priscilla’s citrus-infused bouquet by Jenn Sanchez Floral Design.

The Couple:

Priscilla and Buddy

The Wedding:

Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara, California

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I was inspired by the era during WWII and how couples eloped and got married before one of them was shipped off to war, not knowing if they would return. We wanted to try to recreate that type of ceremony before we went up to the mountains and take pictures.

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The most memorable part of our day was when we were signing our marriage certificate and found out we left our wallets back at the hotel the moment we had to pay for our ceremony! Our photographers (who were our witnesses too!) were so gracious enough to pay for our wedding fees and paid them when we got back to the apartment at the end of the day!

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We found Buddy‘s suit first and it was this beautiful navy color. We knew he had to grab it and try it on. As soon he did, we knew it was the one! We then decided plan around the navy and the color of my cream dress (which I already had). We settled on navy, maroon, marigold, and cream.

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The best thing that Buddy and I could have done was elope. I know that it is not for everyone, especially those who have close families, but the day of your wedding is going to go by so fast you won’t know what happened. Eloping is the perfect way to really pay attention to the most important thing, your partner, you, and the extremely beautiful bond that is to transpire. Your wedding is about you for once. Not anyone else. And that is okay! Your elopement is still going to whiz by you, but at least you know that the person beside you probably felt the same thing and totally agrees with the crazy idea of eloping…and actually thinks it’s pretty cool too.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kappen Photography
Venue – Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Floral Design – Jenn Sanchez Floral Design
Hair & Makeup Artist – LaRouge Artistry Makeup and Hair
Wedding Dress – Betsy Johnson
Bridal Accessories – Rubina Millinery
Groom’s Apparel – Zara, Cole Haan, Fine and Dandy NYC, The Tie Bar
Rings – Trumpet and Horn

 

Congratulations to Priscilla and Buddy on their WWII inspired elopement! Can’t get enough of those florals by Jenn Sanchez Floral Design? You’ve got to see Brook and Brad’s elegantly whimsical Ojai Valley wedding!

xoxoNicole

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