| Are you a free spirit? Do you love the idea of being | | | | the trees, and a rustic branch ceremony arbor |
| married barefoot in a wooded glen? If so, you are a | | | | covered with flowers are all beautiful ideas. Take |
| bohemian bride! Learn to embrace your unique style | | | | advantage of the natural scenery at your wedding |
| and plan a wedding which suits you to a tee. | | | | site, and build upon it. If your wedding will take place |
| The bohemian bride is not about country clubs, big | | | | in the autumn, for example, branches of leaves |
| bands, and wearing her mother's wedding gown. She | | | | would be a nice addition to the tabletops. There are |
| is an earthy woman with an easy going nature who | | | | many natural elements which would be pretty to |
| is happiest running barefoot through a field of | | | | suspend from trees, such as white paper lanterns, |
| wildflowers. Think woodland spirit, chic hippie, or | | | | grapevine balls, and twinkling white lights. |
| nature lover, rather than traditional bride. The | | | | A formal wedding cake may seem out of place at an |
| bohemian bride will be happiest with an outdoor | | | | earthy wedding. You might find that a selection of |
| wedding, lots of pretty informal flowers, and of | | | | homemade wedding pies is a better dessert option, |
| course, a unique wedding dress which shows off her | | | | especially for a rustic wedding in the woods. If you |
| eclectic style. | | | | have your heart set on a tiered wedding cake, think |
| First the wedding gown. Look for something ethereal, | | | | about a rich chocolate frosted cake rather than a |
| romantic, and unstructured. Avoid structured bodices, | | | | traditional white one. Drag the frosting to give it a |
| ball skirts, and sequins at all costs. An empire waist | | | | texture like tree bark. Fresh flowers make a nice |
| gown with a minimal train is ideal. Flowing fabrics such | | | | decoration, or add a touch of whimsy, such as tiny |
| as chiffon and English net are the essence of | | | | marzipan mushrooms and ladybugs. They would make |
| bohemian chic. Embellishments such as subtle | | | | wonderful woodsy cake decorations, especially on a |
| embroidery, fabric flowers, and overlays are | | | | chocolate cake. |
| gorgeous for an ethereal bride. Let your hair cascade | | | | When it comes to music for a bohemian woodsy |
| over your shoulders in romantic waves, or pull it back | | | | sort of wedding, Lester Lanin's orchestra just will not |
| into a loosely braided bun. A floral wreath and | | | | strike the right note! Neither will a d.j. spinning the |
| handcrafted bridal jewelry will finish your free spirited | | | | latest dance tunes, for that matter. More folksy, |
| bridal ensemble perfectly. Feel free to choose bridal | | | | bluesy music will seem right at home in the woods, |
| jewelry which is handcrafted in your favorite color, | | | | as would a harpist or a guitar player with a great |
| rather than traditional white. | | | | singing voice. When you are a non-traditional bride, it |
| A bohemian wedding should have gorgeous floral | | | | gives you a lot of freedom to choose the things for |
| accents which have been very loosely arranged. Pots | | | | your wedding that will make it feel very special and |
| of wildflowers on the tables, garlands strung among | | | | personal. |