5 Decor Ideas For a Boho Wedding (That Aren’t Pampas Grass)
So, you’re loving the boho trend and want to have a boho wedding! This is definitely a fun style for your wedding design!
Bohemian style reflects a balance of textures, earthy elements, dried grasses, and vintage touches, often with a desert- or nature-inspired color palette in shades of beige, sand, khaki, terracotta, and soft or muted colors like dusty rose and sage.
Because boho style is so eclectic, you can perfectly customize your boho look with a variety of colors and decor elements. This could be vintage chic, or maybe you’d prefer a more modern look. Maybe your #weddinggoals is rustic boho or maybe you like decor inspired by groovy 70s style.
Regardless of what a boho wedding looks like to you, one of the most commonly known “boho wedding decor ideas” that you’ve probably searched on Pinterest is pampas grass. While pampas grass is trendy, it’s not the only way to bring your boho wedding to life! (And, **shhh* we think pampas grass is over-used).
To stop you from falling into the boho = pampas grass mindset, we’ve put together a list of five alternative decor ideas for your boho wedding!
Here’s how to incorporate the Boho trend into your wedding with more than just pampas grass!
Dried florals and feathers for a boho wedding at Big Rock Creek // Mads Lizotte
1 — Dried Florals (that aren’t pampas grass) and Natural Elements
Boho wedding florals commonly feature earthy tones like brown, khaki, beige, and sand, with lots of texture and dried elements. As you’ve likely noticed, this often includes pampas grass. But, pampas grass isn’t your only option!
There are a variety of other dried plants that give the same boho look/feel as pampas grass such as fountain grass, reed grass, dried palm leaves, ferns, and cattails. Other florals we’ve seen used at boho weddings include amaranthus, lavender, and wildflowers (whether they are dried or fresh).
For a different texture and color, your bouquet and centerpieces could also include feathers or even mushrooms. Whatever your dream boho bouquet looks like, your florist will help create a stunning arrangement based on your ideal colors and style.
Dried florals in bud vases at this October boho wedding at Big Rock Creek // Mads Lizotte
2 — Vintage Rugs
We predict vintage rugs are going to be a 2023 wedding trend! Surprised? There are more ways to include rugs in your wedding design than you might think! Rugs will make a statement centered under your sweetheart table, placed with lounge furniture, or used as an eclectic ceremony aisle.
We love using rugs in wedding design because they create a more inviting and homey feel in your ceremony or reception space. Rugs are also a fun way to add tasteful accent colors or patterns. Our friends at Style Society have a fun assortment of rug rentals if you’re in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area!
Claire and Eliot’s vintage boho wedding at FIVE Event Center // Nate Smith Photography
3 — Cacti or Succulents
If your boho style leans more desert-inspired, use cacti or succulents throughout your wedding!
We love to see these included as centerpieces and guest favors. The opportunity to gift or re-use these decor items also means you aren’t spending so much of your budget on something that will only be used on your wedding day. We’ve also seen succulents used in bouquets!
4 — Geometric Shapes
Incorporating geometric shapes throughout your wedding decor can create a more edgy or modern boho vibe. Items like terrariums (filled with dried florals or succulents, of course) or an angular wedding arbor like a triangle or hexagon will add dimension to your boho wedding.
You can bring your boho vibes to any wedding venue, but for a modern boho wedding, we especially love these Twin Cities venues: Ivory North, Pinewood, Woodhaven, and Paikka.
Boho style wedding ceremonies and arbors
5 — Macrame and Rattan
Macrame and rattan are also must-haves for your boho wedding. One of our favorite trends is using macrame garlands or curtains on your ceremony structure or hung on the wall behind your head table.
For your tables, you can DIY macrame candle jars and rent rattan or woven charger plates. Rattan furniture such as peacock chairs or cane-back chairs, or using macrame chair covers, will complete the look. Even tiny details like macrame earrings are a fun boho touch on your wedding day!
Creating your macrame wedding decor could be an exciting DIY project for you and your bridal party, but don’t worry if you’re not into do-it-yourself wedding projects – a quick Etsy search and you’ll find everything from macrame chair covers and backdrops to bridesmaids keychains and bridal veils!
These ceremony chairs add a boho flair, paired with eclectic florals!
Boho inspired wedding decor at The Dakota Lodge // Michaela Paige Photography
There are so many amazing elements you can use to create your dream boho wedding! Pampas grass can be a pretty touch, but it’s not the only way to achieve an effortless boho look. (And, side note, see here to learn why we don’t love it.)
What are your favorite non-pampas grass boho wedding decor ideas?
However you envision it, we will make your boho Minnesota wedding a reflection of your unique style!
Keep scrolling for boho inspo!
Image credits (listed in alphabetical order): Candace Picard, Chris Haws, Grace Byron Photography, Jonathan Borba, Mads Lizotte, Michaela Paige, Nate Smith Photography, Tara Winstead
So you see, boho style can be a LOT of different things!
Bonus wedding planning tip!
When you work with HappiLily Events, we will help you curate the perfect wedding design and source the best vendors to bring your vision to life. Here are a few of our local favorites that offer vintage and boho-inpsired rentals in Minneapolis / St. Paul:
