Boho isn’t one dress. It’s a feeling: loose hair, lace that moves, a flower crown or a wide-brim hat, a bouquet that looks gathered on a morning walk instead of wired into a perfect circle. It bends to a lavender field, a rocky beach, a backyard, a barn, even the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Whether you’re drawn to a leafy green crown, sheer bell sleeves, or a gown simple enough to actually dance in, we gathered our favorite boho bride looks from real weddings to get you started. Click through any link to see the full day. For even more, browse our Real Weddings directory.
Our Favorite Boho Bride Looks
First up: boho bride looks spotted on real L&L weddings and styled shoots. Click any link to see the full day. Scroll further for shoppable options.
Wide-Sleeve Lace Gown and a Full Flower Crown
This is boho at full volume. A loose lace gown with wide, drapey sleeves, a flower crown that takes up real estate, and a bouquet that looks like it was gathered on a walk that morning. She wore it to elope at the Eiffel Tower, which somehow makes the relaxed styling feel even more sure of itself.
See Polly and Jordan’s Paris Elopement →
Lace-Sleeve Gown with a Leafy Green Crown
The leafy green crown is the whole move here. Instead of flowers, she went with greenery, which reads fresh and a little woodsy against the lace sleeves and her loose waves. It’s the kind of look that belongs outside, under trees, with no stiff updo in sight.
See Nora and Mason’s Indiana Wedding →
Off-the-Shoulder Gown and a Wildflower Crown
Color, finally. A colorful flower crown and a sunflower-heavy bouquet against an off-the-shoulder gown, all of it relaxed and a little sun-warmed. If someone told you boho has to mean neutral and beige, consider this your permission slip.
See Nicole and David’s Adirondack Barn Wedding →
Sheer Bell-Sleeve Dress and a Flower-Trimmed Hat
Swap the veil for a hat and watch the whole look change. This wide-brim hat is trimmed with oversized blooms, paired with a sheer lace dress with bell sleeves and big white fringe earrings. It’s a lot of statement pieces at once, and somehow it all holds together.
See this Rustic Boho Styled Shoot →
Flowy Embellished Gown with a Wild Greenery Crown
Bare-feet energy, even with shoes on. A flowy embellished gown, a greenery crown, and a wild bouquet, all of it shot on a rocky stretch of coastline. The styling leans into the setting instead of fighting it.
See this West Coast Boho Styled Shoot →
Floral-Appliqué Lace Gown and a Eucalyptus Bouquet
The details are in the lace. Floral appliqués scattered across the gown, a leafy crown up top, and a loose eucalyptus bouquet that keeps everything soft and silvery. It’s romantic without getting precious about it.
See Sara and Josh’s Barn Wedding →
Sheer Lace Gown with a Loose Side Braid
The loose side braid does a lot of quiet work here. Paired with a sheer-detail lace gown and a bouquet of dried flowers and pampas grass, it lands somewhere between effortless and editorial. Texture over polish, every time.
See this Boho Castle Styled Shoot →
Soft Lace Gown and an Overgrown Pampas Bouquet
An oversized pampas bouquet is practically a boho rite of passage, and this one earns it. The soft lace gown and low, loose ponytail keep the whole thing easy and unfussed. Nothing here looks like it was sprayed into place.
See this Boho Garden Wedding →
Full-Length Lace Gown with a Single Tucked Bloom
Sometimes the smallest touch is the most boho. One bloom tucked behind the ear, loose waves left alone, a full-length lace gown, and an unstructured bouquet with eucalyptus trailing out of it. Proof you don’t need a crown to get the look.
See this Springtime Boho Styled Shoot →
Sweetheart Lace Gown and a Delicate Headband
A little more polished, still very much boho. The sweetheart lace gown and soft updo keep it pretty, while the thin headband and loose, gathered bouquet stop it from tipping into traditional. This was a Temecula wedding with an Argentinian twist, and the styling has that easy, sun-soaked feel.
See Alex and Kamen’s Temecula Wedding →
Simple Lace Dress with a Chunky Turquoise Necklace
The dress is simple on purpose, because the turquoise is doing the talking. A chunky turquoise necklace, a textured wrap, and braided hair turn an understated lace dress into something with a little desert-meets-backyard attitude. Accessories are the easiest way to boho-fy a plain gown.
See Kim and Brett’s Backyard Wedding →
Loose Braid Under a Big, Colorful Flower Crown
The flower crown here is big and unapologetically colorful, sitting over a loose braid and barely-there makeup. It’s a close, candid moment, so you catch the styling the way it actually looked up close. Relaxed, real, a little windblown.
See Dusti and Will’s Texas Wedding →
Geometric Open-Back Lace Gown
Turn around. The back of this gown is an open-work geometric lace that looks almost crocheted, which is the kind of detail that makes guests reach for their phones. It’s a downtown Toledo wedding with an urban boho streak, and the dress earns every bit of the attention.
See April and Christopher’s Toledo Wedding →
Ethereal Lace Gown and a Petal Crown
If your Pinterest board is mostly purple, this one’s for you. An airy lace gown and a soft petal crown, photographed in an honest-to-goodness lavender field. The look leans dreamy without crossing into costume territory.
See this Lavender Field Styled Shoot →
Lace Gown with a Sunflower-Studded Bouquet
A lace gown, a wild bouquet with sunflowers tucked in, and a berry farm to wander through. It’s the relaxed, farm-fresh end of boho, the kind of day where the styling matches the setting and nobody’s worried about a wrinkle.
See Rachelle and Mark’s Berry Farm Wedding →
FAQs
What actually makes a wedding dress boho?
Boho is more about feel than a single silhouette. Think soft, movable fabrics like lace and chiffon, relaxed shapes, sleeves or open backs, and details that look gathered rather than engineered. If the dress moves when you walk and doesn’t require an army to get into, you’re in boho territory.
Do I have to wear a flower crown to be a boho bride?
No. Flower crowns are everywhere in boho, and they’re lovely, but they aren’t a requirement. A wide-brim hat, a single bloom tucked behind the ear, a delicate headband, loose waves, or a statement necklace all read just as boho. Pick the one that feels like you and skip the rest.
What hairstyle works best for a boho bride?
Anything that looks a little undone. Loose waves, a soft low bun, a side braid, or half-up styles with pieces left out all fit the look. The goal is relaxed, not architectural. If it could survive a breeze and a long reception, it’s right.
Can you do a boho bride look at a formal venue?
You can. Boho is a styling choice, not a venue rule. We’ve seen it work at a castle, in a downtown loft, and at the base of the Eiffel Tower. Lean on the dress, the florals, and the accessories to set the tone, and let the formal setting be a pretty contrast.
What kind of bouquet goes with a boho bride look?
Loose, wild, and a little overgrown. Pampas grass, dried flowers, eucalyptus, trailing greenery, and unstructured blooms suit the vibe better than a tight, perfectly round bouquet. The more it looks gathered by hand, the more at home it’ll feel.
