{"id":880485,"date":"2026-11-06T01:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T07:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=880485"},"modified":"2026-11-06T01:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T07:01:14","slug":"charming-diy-bohemian-harvest-wedding-set-against-the-swiss-alps-in-interlaken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/charming-diy-bohemian-harvest-wedding-set-against-the-swiss-alps-in-interlaken\/","title":{"rendered":"A Charming DIY Bohemian Harvest Wedding Set Against the Swiss Alps in Interlaken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Glass apple-shaped lamps inspired Polina and Simon’s Bohemian Harvest theme, which brought rich colors, oversized paper flowers, and playful DIY details to their Interlaken wedding Held at <\/span>Trinkhalle am Kleinen Rugen<\/span><\/a>, a traditional Swiss venue surrounded by the Alps, the celebration featured handmade decorations, custom-printed tablecloths, and personal touches created with help from their families and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

The couple met in Basel while pursuing doctoral degrees. Their first date at a local autumn fair continued with a long evening walk and hours of conversation. They soon discovered a shared love of hiking and traveling, and the Swiss mountains became the perfect location for their wedding. Nearly a year of planning followed, with the couple handling most of the preparations themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This Interlaken Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A Bohemian Harvest theme inspired by glass apple-shaped lamps, with rich blue, pink, and red accents<\/span><\/li>\n
Custom-printed blue tablecloths featuring the same pattern as the couple’s wedding invitations<\/span><\/li>\n
An outdoor ceremony beneath a fabric-draped floral arch overlooking the Swiss Alps<\/span><\/li>\n
A family photo wall featuring relatives from Russia, China, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland<\/span><\/li>\n
LEGO flowers assembled by guests and combined into a bouquet for the couple’s home<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Nearly a Year of DIY Planning With Help From Family and Friends<\/span><\/h2>\n
Polina and Simon began <\/span>planning<\/span><\/a> almost a year before their wedding, even before publicly announcing their engagement. They agreed on a <\/span>budget<\/span><\/a> early and were determined to host a celebration they could be proud of without dipping into their savings or taking on debt. Live music for the ceremony and reception was one expense they decided to forgo.<\/span><\/p>\n
They researched <\/span>vendors<\/span><\/a> through recommendations, <\/span>social media<\/span><\/a>, and online articles, contacting them directly and arranging in-person meetings whenever possible. A meeting with John from <\/span>Artisst Catering<\/span><\/a> helped them review the venue’s facilities and work out the schedule. They also found their photographer, Junebug vendor <\/span>Tatiana Brizhagina<\/span><\/a>, through a recommendation in a Telegram chat.<\/span><\/p>\n
The day before their Interlaken wedding, close friends who had traveled from different parts of the world joined them to help decorate the venue. The preparations were fun, although occasionally stressful, with everyone pitching in to get everything ready. That evening, the group gathered for a large <\/span>family-style dinner<\/span><\/a> at the venue. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Featured Vendor:
\n<\/em>Tatiana Brizhagina Fotografie<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Wedding Vows in the Swiss Alps and a Slavic Kissing Tradition<\/span><\/h2>\n
Polina and Simon exchanged<\/span> vows<\/span><\/a> outdoors, with the Swiss Alps providing a beautiful backdrop. A curved arch draped in white fabric and decorated with colorful flowers serves as the altar for the ceremony, attended by family and friends who had traveled from around the world. The couple also incorporated a Slavic wedding tradition that encouraged guests to join in.<\/span><\/p>\n
During the ceremony, guests repeatedly shouted “Gorka,” meaning “bitter,” prompting the newlyweds to kiss. According to <\/span>tradition<\/span><\/a>, each second spent kissing brings additional years of happiness. The repeated calls for kisses added a playful moment to their Interlaken wedding, with guests joining in on a tradition familiar to the couple.<\/span><\/p>\n
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An Asymmetric Wedding Dress and a Classic Black Tuxedo<\/span><\/h2>\n
Polina chose a modern, asymmetric <\/span>wedding gown<\/span><\/a> with a structured strapless bodice, a large floral detail, and a voluminous gathered overskirt. A sheer skirt with floral appliqués was visible beneath the draped fabric. She wanted something comfortable that would allow her to move freely throughout the celebration. She completed the look with a long veil, floral earrings, and a sleek low bun. Polina did her own makeup, while one of her closest friends helped with her hat.<\/span><\/p>\n
Simon, who works in finance and is accustomed to dressing formally, handled his own styling. He wore a <\/span>black tuxedo<\/span><\/a> with a bow tie and white floral boutonniere. Although the couple initially questioned whether black-tie attire would suit their rustic mountain venue, they were happy with how their outfits worked with the setting.<\/span> $\"\"$ <\/p>\n
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A Traditional Swiss Venue Filled With Colorful Flowers and Handmade Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
Polina and Simon were looking for a <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> with plenty of open space, fresh air, and mountain scenery. Trinkhalle am kleinen Rugen, near Interlaken, had all three, along with practical facilities such as a kitchen, preparation rooms, and basement storage.<\/span><\/p>\n
The building’s wooden beams, stone walls, and tall windows suited their theme, which combined rustic details with rich shades of blue, pink, and red. Glass apple-shaped lamps inspired the initial concept, followed by floral arrangements, fruit, and <\/span>handmade<\/span><\/a> decorations.<\/span><\/p>\n
Polina had one firm preference: no traditional white tablecloths. Instead, the couple used custom-printed blue tablecloths featuring the same pattern as their invitations, sewing the fabric themselves. The floral print covered the <\/span>long reception tables<\/span><\/a>, which were arranged with woven placemats, white dinnerware, and small flower arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n
Their parents also contributed their experience with floral arrangements and DIY projects. Polina’s father designed and <\/span>3D-printed the name tags<\/span><\/a> used for seating assignments, while the couple made around 20 paper flowers to decorate one of the walls. They also incorporated artificial flowers dating back to the previous century, alongside fresh blooms that guests were invited to take home afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Family Photographs Spanning Three Generations and a LEGO Flower Keepsake<\/span><\/h2>\n
Among the <\/span>decorations<\/span><\/a> was a photo wall featuring portraits and family photographs dating back as many as three generations. The collection included relatives from Russia, China, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, giving guests a chance to learn more about the couple’s family histories.<\/span><\/p>\n
Polina and Simon also came up with an unusual alternative to a traditional guest book. They asked each guest to assemble an individual LEGO flower, which they later collected into a single bouquet. The finished arrangement now sits in their home, with flowers assembled by the friends and family who attended their Interlaken wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Their Advice for Couples Planning a DIY Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
Taking on most of the planning themselves was ambitious, but Polina and Simon appreciated the experience. They saw it as an introduction to married life, giving them time to make decisions together and learn more about each other.<\/span><\/p>\n
Their one lighthearted regret? They wished their guests had arrived with bigger appetites. With so much food and drink prepared, they joked that perhaps they should have encouraged everyone to indulge a little more.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
Photography – Tatiana Brizhagina Fotografie<\/a>
\nVenue – Trinkhalle am Kleinen Rugen<\/a>
\nCatering – Artisst Catering<\/span><\/a>
\nCake – Basel Bake<\/a>
\nWedding Dress – Lara Dress<\/a>
\nGroom’s Apparel – Moss<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Glass apple-shaped lamps inspired Polina and Simon’s Bohemian Harvest theme, which brought rich colors, oversized paper flowers, and playful DIY details to their Interlaken wedding Held at Trinkhalle am Kleinen Rugen, a traditional Swiss venue surrounded by the Alps, the celebration featured handmade decorations, custom-printed tablecloths, and personal touches created with help from their families and friends. The couple met in Basel while pursuing doctoral degrees. Their first date at a local autumn fair continued […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_bluesky_share_type":"","_mastodon_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"","timeOption":"","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":""},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1257,1052,1070,1501,1005,1252],"tags":[1120,1114,1597,1103,1109],"class_list":["post-880485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-wedding-photographer","category-best-wedding-photography","category-bohemian-wedding","category-mountain-wedding","category-real-weddings","category-switzerland-wedding","tag-brown","tag-ivory","tag-lavender","tag-light-blue","tag-light-pink"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/880485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=880485"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/880485\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":881253,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/880485\/revisions\/881253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=880485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=880485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=880485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}