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20
Feb
2024
By Boho
Eco-friendly honeymoons focus on minimising environmental impact while maximising sustainable practices. These honeymoons often involve staying in eco-friendly lodges, engaging in low-impact activities like hiking or wildlife conservation, supporting local communities, and reducing carbon footprint through eco-friendly transportation options, all while appreciating and preserving natural habitats and resources.
Here are some of the best destinations for eco-friendly honeymoons.
Image by Michelle Raponi
Patagonia, Chile
Patagonia offers couples opportunities to immerse in the breathtaking beauty of its pristine wilderness while minimising environmental impact. As one of the best destinations for eco-friendly honeymoons, Patagonia has several eco-friendly lodges and sustainable hotels that prioritise environmental conservation and minimise their carbon footprint.
Couples should take advantage of Patagonia’s extensive network of hiking trails to explore its stunning landscapes up close. Exploring on foot is a more sustainable way to explore a destination. When sightseeing, choose guided eco-tours that promote responsible tourism practices and support local conservation efforts.
Patagonia is a popular destination for hiking. Thus, one of the best things to do on your honeymoon is to explore one of its trails, such as the Torres del Paine Circuit. The iconic trek offers breathtaking vistas of pristine wilderness and towering peaks. When hiking in Patagonia, respect the natural environment by packing out all waste, minimising campfire impacts, and staying on designated trails to protect fragile ecosystems.
Always bring reusable water bottles when hiking or sightseeing. That way, you can help minimise plastic waste and reduce your environmental footprint. Lastly, consider investing in carbon offset programs to mitigate the environmental impact of your travel and support renewable energy projects in Patagonia.
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California, USA
With its diverse landscapes, sustainable accommodations, eco-conscious dining options, and opportunities for outdoor exploration, California is one of the best destinations for eco-friendly honeymoons. Honeymooners will have plenty of places to explore while minimising their environmental impact and celebrating their lives as newlyweds.
California has numerous eco-conscious accommodations, such as LEED-certified hotels and eco-lodges supporting sustainable tourism practices. Renting hybrid or electric vehicles for transportation is another way to reduce carbon emissions while exploring California’s scenic highways and coastal routes.
Couples should engage in outdoor activities like hiking in state and national parks, such as Yosemite, Joshua Tree, or Redwood National Park. It’s the most sustainable way to appreciate California’s natural beauty. When dining or shopping, support local and organic restaurants and farmers’ markets that promote sustainable agriculture and reduce food miles.
California offers honeymooners plenty of opportunities to enjoy eco-friendly activities like wildlife watching, beach clean-ups, or volunteering for environmental organisations. These activities foster a deeper connection to California’s ecosystems.
By embracing eco-friendly practices and prioritising sustainability throughout their honeymoon, couples can celebrate their love for each other while helping to save planet Earth.
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20
Feb
2024
By Boho
Today’s wedding is a flower filled extravaganza in the heart of the wine country in Italy, a destination wedding with the most stunning of backdrops. I do love a destination wedding, the sunshine, the outdoor ceremony, the alfresco dining and dancing under the stars, what could be finer! And the wedding of Lisa and Dino is just that! Throw in a multitude of the most gorgeous flowers and a delightful blue colour scheme and you have today’s stunning wedding. Big thanks to Andrea Antohi for the gorgeous photos.
Just perfect! Happy, smiling guests enjoying the views, the wine, the food, the company!
Lisa and Dino were married on 9th September 2023 at Masseria Amastuola, in Puglia, Italy. ‘We decided to get married on a road trip we did in Australia in 2018. Everything was so smooth, we had lots of fun and lived in a 4×4 for 4 months while travelling all around the Outback; including visiting as many wine regions as we could! We had approximately 100 guests, as for planning a few months became a few years thanks to COVID.’
19
Feb
2024
By Boho
Hello Monday! and welcome along to another week on the blog. I hope you all had a good weekend? Mine was pretty quiet for a change. We were meant to be seeing Diversity on Saturday night but at the very last minute it got cancelled as Ashley Banjo had an injury! So last minute we were in the car on the way there! Hopefully they will reschedule soon and we will get to see them. So After a chilled half term I am now back and raring to go, starting the week with the gorgeous wedding of Jeannette and Lola who were married on 1st October 2022 in Lodi California. They chose an intimate outdoor ceremony, with their closest friends and family. The whole day has a real calm and warm feeling to it, perfect for our two gorgeous brides. Big thanks to Hershey K Photography for capturing the day for us.
16
Feb
2024
By Boho
Today on Boho Pins we are looking at Wedding Bouquets. The wedding bouquet has been around for hundreds of years, steeped in tradition it brings with it, colour, personality and of course the bouquet toss! I do love a bouquet, whether it be the bride, the groom or the bridesmaids. The wedding bouquet really can add a big splash of colour to your day, it can tie in your theme, tie in the rest of your flower decoration and really add to your overall bridal look. Bouquets can be all different sizes and shapes, from a single stem flower to a HUGE arrangement, the world is your oyster! Today I have looked back at some of the wonderful weddings and styed shoots I have had the pleasure of featuring on the blog and picked out some of my favourite wedding bouquets to share with you, I hope you like these Bouquet ideas as much as I do.
photo by Elizebeth Unruh Studio – full wedding here
photo by Sarah Larae Photography. – full wedding here
photo by Tayler Ashley Photography – full wedding here
15
Feb
2024
By Boho
Brides-to-be, if you’ve already started planning your wedding, you know how complex and frankly stressful the whole process can be; if you haven’t, well, you’ve been warned. We’re (mostly) kidding, of course – planning a wedding is, first and foremost, an exciting and wonderful adventure – but there are indeed a lot of things to consider and coordinate.
To name a few: you have to decide on a budget and actually stick to it (much easier said than done!), figure out your guest list, select the venue, pick the wedding dress, and more.
The good news is, when you’re planning a boho wedding, things are much easier. This is because, for one, there are so many ways to pull off this free-spirited aesthetic, and two, you don’t need a huge budget to have a fun, gorgeous boho wedding.
To help you plan the wedding of your dreams, we’ve rounded up some new and exciting boho and rustic wedding trends that are all about expressing love and authentic personality through this eclectic style. From eco-friendly décor to non-traditional venues to mid-week weddings, there are so many wonderful ideas to make your special day beautiful, sustainable, and frugal.
PHOTO BY ANDRE GOUIN – FULL SHOOT HERE
Mid-Week Weddings
Weddings are usually planned for weekends, it’s true, but who says you have to stick to this (expensive) tradition? Mid-week weddings have been gaining popularity in recent years for several reasons, including their affordability, and luckily for us, they also perfectly align with the bohemian spirit, which is all about rejecting the constraints of tradition while embracing individuality.
If you choose to have a midweek wedding, not only can you snag discounts on venue rentals and other services, but you’ll also have more flexibility in securing your dream location.
For example, if you exchange your vows on a Wednesday or Thursday, you may be able to secure your absolute dream venue at a fraction of the cost, a venue that you mightn’t otherwise be able to afford. As a bonus, a mid-week celebration, such as one on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, just feels more personal than a standard Saturday one.
Another plus for a midweek affair? Your guests are bound to appreciate the opportunity to break away from their routine and celebrate love in the middle of the week. Just be sure to give them plenty of notice so they can plan accordingly!
PHOTO BY JOSEPH KINERMAN – FULL SHOOT HERE
