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17
Jul
2026
By Boho
You don’t have to follow a template to create a wedding that feels meaningful. If you lean toward the unconventional, outdoor settings give you space to shape a day that reflects who you are without forcing you into rigid traditions. Fresh air, natural light, and fewer formal constraints make it easier to build an atmosphere that feels relaxed yet intentional. When you choose a setting that already carries a mood, you spend less time decorating and more time focusing on the experience itself. That balance often leads to a celebration that feels genuine from start to finish.
5 Outdoor Wedding Concepts for the Truly Alt-Couple
photo by Lisa & Neil – full wedding here
Desert Elopement with Cosmic Touches
A desert setting offers wide, open skies that naturally draw attention upward, which makes it ideal for a cosmic-inspired ceremony. When you plan your timing around sunset and early evening, you can move seamlessly from warm daylight into stargazing. Consider adding subtle celestial details, like constellation maps on your vows or a telescope for guests to use after dark. Bring plenty of water, shade, and simple seating so everyone stays comfortable. This approach works well because the landscape already feels expansive, allowing your ceremony to feel intimate without needing elaborate décor.
photo by Fearless Wedding & Elopement – full wedding here
Forest Ceremony with Witchy Undertones
A woodland ceremony creates a quiet, grounded atmosphere that pairs well with symbolic, slightly mystical elements. You might choose a natural clearing, decorate with foraged greenery, and include small rituals like handfasting or candle lighting. When you lean into the surroundings, you reduce setup time while building a setting that feels immersive. Ask your venue or local authority about guidelines for open flames or temporary structures. Guests often respond well to this environment because it feels calm and sheltered, especially when you provide blankets or warm drinks if the temperature drops.
photo by Breanna Kristine Photography – full wedding here
16
Jul
2026
By Boho
“Wedding planning is the happiest time in your life.” We bet some brides would disagree after a sleepless night trying to make everything perfect. So, when will this happiest time start?
Let’s start off with something simple. You don’t do anything wrong. Wedding planning stress is a real thing, and it can have serious consequences.
That’s exactly why we’re here. If you’re a stressed bride or groom, this piece with 10 tips to overcome wedding planning overwhelm is exactly what you need right now.
10 Tips to Overcome Wedding Planning Stress Every Stressed Bride Needs
photo by Tom Cawdron Photography – full wedding here
Signs of Wedding Planning Stress
Wedding planning stress, in its symptoms, looks similar to anxiety and general stress, but there are some specific signs. For example:
- You feel constantly anxious, even when there’s no immediate problem to solve. Restlessness and the need to decide on something have become an automatic mode.
- You have recurring nightmares about things going wrong on your wedding day. This happens when you think about a perceived threat for so long that your subconscious starts preparing you for these threats.
- You find yourself having more frequent arguments with your fiancé, family members, or vendors for no/a reason.
- You constantly think about money. If you worry about budget, unexpected expenditures, or a lack of finances, you may experience something called money anxiety. experience ongoing money anxiety, worrying about budgets, unexpected costs, or financial pressure
- You have brain fog, like there is something between your eyes and the world that doesn’t let you make balanced decisions.
- Your emotional stability collapses. You may not have the strength to work, do anything except for wedding planning, control your emotions, or devote time to your hobbies.
- You experience physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, or trouble sleeping.
Those symptoms are something stressed brides commonly go through. But it doesn’t have to be like this. Wedding planning stress is impossible to omit completely, but it’s possible to reduce its effect on your well-being.
photo by Amy Faith – full wedding here
10 Tips If You’re Overwhelmed by Wedding Planning
The goal of our 10 tips against wedding planning stress is to change the mindset about wedding overwhelm. Yes, there is stress and things out of scope of control. But they are not in charge. You are. And here’s what you’re going to do.
1. Sneak in that self-care
Self-care during wedding planning is usually absent. It’s understandable: wedding planning is like another full-time job. But the more you abandon yourself, the fewer resources you have to deal with this second job.
Do at least one small thing a day that makes you happy. Do some sports, explore yourself, for example, by taking the best attachment style quiz, or at least do nothing for 10 minutes. Self-care is also simply doing basic routines: eating protein-rich meals, sleeping enough, and hydrating.
Remember that your self-care is in line with crucial things like cake tasting or booking a band. Without your stable mental well-being, how can a wedding happen?
2. Stay off Pinterest and social media if possible
Pinterest and social media are all good until they turn from inspiration into following THE perfect wedding. A friendly reminder that what you see trending on weddings is curated and requires tons of money for preparation. Your wedding will be perfect because it’s yours, not because it corresponds to a certain aesthetic.
It’s impossible to avoid social media completely because you’ll still need inspiration before purchasing. But try to limit social media to a necessary minimum.
15
Jul
2026
By Boho
This week I am moving house, so I am currently knee deep in boxes, unpacking my life into our brand new home! So while I’m busy trying to find homes for EVEYTHING the three of us own I thought I should bring you some colour inspiration, as we look at nude and neutral weddings in this weeks Boho Pins. With the rise in population of things like pampas grass, dried flowers and the more natural look at weddings, nude and neutral has become ever popular with wedding decoration, flowers, outfits and cakes. Adding in things like macramé, wood and soft chiffons can really add a beautiful boho theme to your day. So read on as I share with you some of the best nude and neutral weddings I have feature on the blog recently.
Photo by gabriela’s photography and film – full shoot here
Photo by Babb Photos – full wedding here
photo by Creek & Country Photo & Film – full wedding here
13
Jul
2026
By Boho
There’s a set of unwritten rules that come with wedding planning, and most couples absorb them without questioning where they came from. Something old, something new, a big first dance, a bouquet toss. For a long time, couples have gone along with traditions like these because it’s what’s always been done.
However, that’s changing, and it’s a lovely shift to see. Couples are giving themselves permission to ask whether a tradition reflects them before deciding to include it, and if it doesn’t, they’re letting it go without a second thought. Here’s a look at some of the wedding “rules” couples are happily leaving behind in 2026, so they can make room for something that feels more like them.
“Rules” Couples Are Happily Ignoring in 2026
photo by Lucy Davis – full shoot here
Having a traditional ceremony
A wedding ceremony tends to follow a fairly predictable format, right down to the processional. The bride gets her moment walking down the aisle to a special song, and everyone else falls into place around her. It’s a nice tradition, but one that’s starting to seem outdated for couples who want the ceremony to reflect both of them equally.
Ariana Straznicky-Packer, Founder & Lead Violinist at Ariana Strings, notes, “The idea that only the bride gets a special song to walk down the aisle to has completely changed. These days, couples are embracing personalized ceremonies, which can also give the groom his own grand entrance song. Same-sex couples are also reimagining the processional entirely, with some choosing to walk in together while others divide the processional in ways that best reflect their relationship. Some couples even squeeze in mash-ups or individual songs for the ring bearers and flower children.”
Rather than defaulting to whatever’s traditionally expected, couples are thinking through what’s right for how they’re entering this new chapter. The ceremony is one of the most personal parts of the day, so it makes sense that more people are shaping it to reflect who they are.
photo by Jessi Casara Photography – full wedding here
10
Jul
2026
By Boho
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you have had a good week and if you are in the UK I hope you have survived yet another heat wave! It sure is Hot! We are currently in the process of moving, half out stuff went yesterday and the big move date is Monday! So this weekend we will be finishing off the last bits of packing and giving the house a good old clean, all very exciting but also pretty stressful! To finish off the week I have this gorgeous Terracotta wedding from Yorkshire Wedding Photographer Fabio Photography. Chelsee and Ryan stated quite clearly ‘We are planning a marriage more than we are planning a wedding’ and what a wedding they planned. They went for a terracotta colour scheme which made the whole day, warm, layered and full of rustic touches. Their dog Otis also played a very integral part to the day, not only by being there but being present in a lot of the theming and decoration. A fabulous day fro a fabulous couple.
Our wedding was a celebration of love, laughter, and the joy of bringing together all the people who have shaped our story. Filled with natural light, meaningful details, and unforgettable moments, it was a day that felt effortlessly authentic—a reflection of who we are and the life we’re building together.
Chelsee and Ryan were married on 16th April 2026 at Woodlands Hotel in Leeds. ‘We chose our wedding location because it felt like the perfect reflection of us as a couple. We wanted somewhere that was beautiful, welcoming, and practical for our guests, but most importantly, somewhere that felt special the moment we visited it. The setting created exactly the atmosphere we imagined for our day, and we could easily picture ourselves celebrating there with our family and friends. It combined everything we were looking for and made the decision feel effortless. Guest wise we had 46 day guests and 27 evening, so 73 in total. We planned our wedding in just under a year, which felt like quite an achievement given everything else that was going on! I’m a secondary school teacher, so much of the planning took place alongside the chaos of GCSE and A-level exam season, with all the marking and deadlines that come with it. To make things even busier, I was leading a ski trip to Italy the week before the wedding. Thankfully, I was incredibly lucky to have such a supportive husband-to-be, who was involved in every step of the planning process. It really was a team effort, and having someone to share the decisions, organisation, and excitement with made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. We were also fortunate to have an amazing venue team and photographer, who were incredibly supportive throughout the planning process. As first-time wedding planners, it was so helpful to have experienced professionals guiding us on what really needed our attention and what we didn’t need to stress about. Their advice helped us focus on the priorities, keep things in perspective, and enjoy the process rather than feeling overwhelmed by it.
Looking back, it was a busy year, but with the support around us, everything came together beautifully and made the day even more special. The motto I followed was ‘We are planning a marriage more than we are planning a wedding’.
