The Top Boho Wedding Dresses This Year
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Would you describe your style (or style goals) as romantic, effortless, dreamy, and free-spirited? Do you find traditional bridal gowns to be stiff and confining? Then try shopping our unique collection of trendy boho wedding dresses!
If you’re struggling with placing a finger on what your ‘personal style’ is, let’s help you narrow it down. If your outfit choices have never quite been in agreement with trends, you may just be a boho chic. You’ve heard people say there’s just something different about the way you wear your hair, or the whimsical silhouettes of your favorite dresses, but you don’t necessarily put too much thought into those things. You’re just quirky that way. Ring a bell? Then we have good news for you!
Although the boho aesthetic has always been a staple in bridal fashion, it has evolved to include many different variations of this unmistakably relaxed style. Today that means a fun combination of hippie and bohemian style elements like lace, fringe, and flowing silhouettes. Think the 1960s and 70s, think Woodstock, think Stevie Nicks, think Coachella even. The best boho wedding dresses combine the effortlessness of these style influences while still embracing elegance and sophistication to suit the occasion.
If you’re looking for a boho wedding dress that’s the perfect reflection of your earthy, artistic personality, keep reading and let’s review some of the stunning options we offer for daring and chic boho brides.
What Makes a Boho Wedding Dress?
Boho brides are free-spirited, ethereal, and most importantly, laid back. So, loose-fitting silhouettes, light lace, floral details, and delicate sleeves are all must-haves for a truly timeless bohemian look. Bohemian bridal gowns are always a good fit for vintage-themed weddings, with many dresses featuring '70s-inspired bell sleeves and antique lace.
Since boho wedding dresses are for the carefree, they are typically flowing silhouettes and light fabrics that are designed to move when you move, or float when you float (you angelic being). No boning or wires are involved, so they are as comfortable as they are whimsical.
Boho brides can work with the casual, informal vibes of basic boho dresses, or go for elevated boho pieces that can be dressed up or down to fit different wedding themes. Luckily, at Afarose we offer styles for both the classic boho bride, the modern boho chic, and more.
Let’s check out some of the top boho wedding dresses from our 2021 collection, and what makes them so undeniably chic:
Boho Wedding Dress Sleeves
Sleeves are a major defining detail of a boho wedding dress. From our boho bride collection, here are the best wedding dress sleeves for boho brides:
I. Spaghetti Straps
‘Less is more’ is probably most true for a boho bride; you don't need much to channel that effortless bohemian vibe.
The spaghetti straps on our Josie gown are the perfect carefree statement for a simple boho bride who prefers fewer details and a sleek silhouette. The charmeuse fabric is fitted enough to define your body, but loose enough to create the free, flowing silhouette that timeless boho dresses are known for. Our favorite detail? The plunging V-back. It’s a sexy statement that elevates the boho look for a more glamorous outdoor wedding setting.
Romantic, floral lace accents this tulle sheath wedding gown. The plunging V-neckline, the intricate lace sleeves, and the cathedral of fluttery lace details gracing the skirt of the dress are oh so perfect for a whimsical boho bride. Planning a cozy garden wedding? Then all you need to complete this look is an earthy flower crown.
Fashion-forward boho brides will love the Rowena dress for how it merges subtle modernity with the undeniable boho aesthetic (see that off-white color?). It brings some glitz to the boho look with glamorous sequin fabric and adds a delicious feminine tease with the plunging V-back.
This floor-length sequined gown is an excellent choice for a summer wedding. For an undeniably bohemian look, pair with strappy sandals and a simple wildflower bouquet.
II. Cap Sleeves
Flirty and fun cap sleeves are perfectly suited to the boho look.
Lace, tulle, and satin combine on our Ilona dress to create a vintage boho look that’s perfect for brides with a nostalgia for decades past. The Victorian-era diamond lace extends to create dainty cap sleeves that make this dress a perfect pick for those channeling vintage vibes. If you’re having an intimate traditional celebration of love, we hope you say yes to this dress.
III. Long Sleeves
Nothing says bohemian better than bell or flutter sleeves. We use this look across several of our designs so you can satisfy your inner Stevie Nicks.
Our Naya dress sleeves mirror dreamy wings that are perfect for the angelic, ethereal boho bride. The fit-and-flare style lends a modernity to the aesthetic, and the cape-like sleeves signal the free spirit that boho chics are known for. The eyelash lace trimming on the waist seems like a minor detail but it makes all the difference by breaking up the look and emphasizing its structure. With this floor-length number, brides can easily dance the night away in an outdoor forest wedding setting.
Luxurious charmeuse, dazzling diamond lace, and classic tulle all merge on our Maxine A dress to create the regal bohemian wedding dress of your dreams. This piece is a fusion of several statements from different styles, so it’s a perfect option for a versatile bride who wants a bohemian take on things.
We love the plethora of styles it offers: a halter-necked illusion sweetheart neckline, an off-shoulder, long sleeves made glamorous with lace appliques, and a delightful diamond plunging back. All in one! It’s a carefree yet careful statement packed with details to reflect the personality of a daring bride.
Boho Wedding Cuts
The bohemian aesthetic is pretty versatile, but there are a few unmistakable boho details that we add to our collection to perfect the whimsical look for each piece. Here are some of them:
Court Train
Trains might seem dated but they can channel total boho vibes when done right. It’s hard to look laid-back and effortless when you have a train the length of a driveway, isn’t it? That’s why most of our boho wedding dresses end in a simple but elegant court train. Just enough fabric to make you look like a bride without weighing down your inner gypsy or slowing down your outer one.
Our dreamy Doreen dress is beautiful, flattering & comfortable, and those are not even our own words. They’re from a satisfied boho bride, who testifies that this dress, in addition to those three aforementioned adjectives, is versatile as well. You can wear this to your ranch or farm-themed wedding, a bridal shower, then convert it to a piece fit for a formal event by cutting the train down later.
V-Neckline
An understated V-neckline can deliver that effortless boho look.
Bedazzled straps plunge to create a V-neck on both the front and back of our Fiona dress, and it’s such a simple look that’s perfect for free-spirited brides. The wrapped bodice cinches at the waist and then flows into a full skirt that’ll move when you move. Tulle and lace are the perfect combo to create a lightweight and dreamy dress, so this dress is perfect for a garden-themed wedding. Cowgirl brides will also love this number, and we can already imagine it accessorized with a cowboy hat and rustic leather boots.
Boho Wedding Styling
Here are our holy grail boho wedding dress styling materials:
Vintage Lace
Channel your inner bohemian goddess with vintage lace styling. Let’s check out the options available in our collection:
Our Cain dress was designed for bohemian spirits with a vintage flair. Head-to-toe lace details lend an unforgettable vintage vibe to this wedding gown, combining linear tulle and floral patterns for a dashing boho effect.
The fit-and-flare silhouette easily hugs the body's natural curves, and the skirt flows into a lovely train. Tassels and fringe details add natural dimension and texture to the gown's 3D look. The sheer lining accentuates the ornate intricacies of the lace patterns and makes the tassels stand out.
Cain is a perfect choice for an outdoor celebration of love, and we have a feeling that ranch brides will love this piece the most.
Sparkle
Layer upon layer of sparkling tulle and chiffon create a fun, bohemian look.
On our Jessica dress, sparkly lace appliques add definition and class to the bodice. And look at that tulle skirt! All the lightness and floatiness is perfect for a cute gypsy bride on her romantic outdoor wedding. You can still make out the sparkly magic happening under the tulle, and that adds a touch of subtle glamour that ties the whole look together.
The last dress on showcase for this post is our Nafisa number, but it’s definitely not the least! The charmeuse fabric is bedazzled with sparkly floral lace that adds classic texture to the look, before tapering off into a sheath skirt.
Our favorite detail, however, is the four-layer detachable waterfall tulle skirt. That means this piece can be worn in two separate styles! With the skirt, it’s a perfectly glamorous wedding dress for an intimate traditional wedding. Then, if you like, you can rip off the skirt and waltz right into your reception party with what is now a form-fitting dinner dress.
Comfort, class, beauty, and versatility, all check!
Bohemian Romance at Its Best
No matter how you would like to channel the boho vibe, we at Afarose cater to all preferences with our lovely boho wedding dress collection. We’re constantly updating with trends of the times, but we stay in touch with the past enough to satisfy our vintage-loving brides. Not to mention, we also create cross-themed pieces for brides who are a little bit of everything.
Contact us today to arrange an at-home try-on for the pieces that catch your fancy, or place a custom order. Have a fashionable happy ever after!
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