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A boho bridal shower, in four lines
For about eighteen guests, as Revelwick estimates.
- Decor
- About $120Pampas and dried stems, terracotta pots and one textile, against the site's $105 decor estimate
- The pampas
- About $45Enough for two tall arrangements and a scattering, bought weeks ahead
- Colors
- Earthy neutralsCream, terracotta, rust, sage and blush pink
- Style
- Natural and relaxedDried florals, macrame, wood, candles and lace
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Bohemian decorations
Free-spirited elements for a beautiful, warm space.
Pampas and dried grasses
Tall pampas grass arrangements with bunny tails in vases or terracotta pots.
A macrame wall hanging
A textured backdrop behind the gift or dessert table.
A silk ribbon garland
Soft ribbons in blush and rust tied along a doorway or chairs.
A welcome sign
A wooden or acrylic sign with a floral touch and the bride's name.
A neutral balloon garland
Cream, tan and rust balloons with dried flowers tucked in.
Rugs, floor cushions and candles
A low lounge area with rugs, pillows and candle lanterns for a cozy vibe.
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The table and centerpieces
A chic design for the celebration.
A cheesecloth or linen runner
Layered down a wooden table.
Dried floral centerpieces
Low arrangements with pampas, eucalyptus and a few fresh flowers.
Rattan chargers and wooden cutlery
Natural textures on every place setting.
Bamboo or neutral plates
An easy, eco-friendly choice.
Name cards on greenery
A leaf or dried stem at each seat.
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Food, drinks and dessert
Simple, fresh food that suits a garden party.
A charcuterie bar
Cheese, cured meats, dried fruit, honey and bread with greenery.
Caprese salad skewers
Easy to eat standing up.
A naked cake
A semi-naked cake with seasonal fruit or flowers.
Decorated cookies
Cute rainbow or wildflower designs in earthy tones.
A coffee or mimosa bar
Drinks with fruit, herbs and a handwritten sign.
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Invitations, crowns, favors and games
Details that make the theme feel personal and fun.
Invitations
Watercolor wildflowers or feathers on cream paper, with the wedding date.
A DIY flower crown bar
Dried and fresh flowers, wire and ribbon for guests to create their own.
Favors
Potted succulents, small candles, honey jars or dried flower bundles with a thank you tag.
Games
Bridal shower bingo, a love story quiz or advice cards for the couple.
A photo area
A macrame backdrop, a rattan chair and pampas for photos with the bride.
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What to wear to the event
Bohemian style for the bride and the guests.
A tiered floral maxi or midi dress
Flowing and easy, in soft prints.
A lace overlay dress
Romantic and vintage-inspired, lovely for the bride in white.
A chiffon wrap dress
Light fabric that moves well outdoors.
Colors
Terracotta, sage, dusty rose, cream and mustard.
Accessories
A flower crown, layered jewelry and sandals or boots.
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What to buy for a boho bridal shower, and what to skip
Where the decor budget goes furthest.
Buy
- Pampas and dried stemsTwo tall arrangements and a scattering. Dried, so they can be bought weeks ahead and kept afterward.About $45
- Terracotta potsUsed as vases and candle holders in an earthy color.About $20
- A cheesecloth runnerA soft, natural texture down the middle of the table.About $15
- One personal touchHer grandmother's plates, her favorite flowers or photos of the couple.
- A grazing tableBread, cheese, dried fruit and honey in terracotta bowls.
- An outdoor settingA garden or patio suits the natural, dried palette.
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Planning a boho bridal shower
A DIY look on a budget.
A boho bridal shower is a free-spirited, themed celebration of love before the wedding: dried arrangements, macrame, earthy colors, candles, a grazing table and a crown for the bride. The perfect look comes from a few unique elements, so it is easy to DIY.
Buy dried, not printed
Pampas grass and dried stems can be bought weeks ahead and kept afterward, and real terracotta and linen look better than printed versions. Add one personal touch, such as family plates or the couple's photos, so the shower feels like hers.
More ideas
For the rest of the room, see bridal shower decor, and for more themes, see bridal shower themes.
Dried florals, terracotta and linen, and one thing that belongs to the bride.
The boho ruleThe theme
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Boho bridal showers, answered
What hosts ask about the theme.
What do you need for a boho bridal shower?
Pampas and dried flowers, terracotta pots, a linen runner, macrame, candles and a grazing table.
About $120 of decor for eighteen guests, as a Revelwick estimate.
What colors are boho?
Earthy neutrals: cream, terracotta, rust, sage, blush pink and mustard.
Keep it to three or four.
What food fits a boho bridal shower?
A charcuterie bar, caprese skewers, a naked cake and a coffee or mimosa bar.
Serve on wooden boards.
What are good boho bridal shower favors?
Succulents, candles, honey jars or dried flower bundles.
Add a thank you tag.
What should guests wear to a boho bridal shower?
Floral maxi dresses, lace, chiffon and earthy colors, with sandals or boots.
Leave white for the bride.
How do you make a boho bridal shower on a budget?
DIY the flower crowns and centerpieces, buy dried stems, and borrow rugs and pots.
Skip printed backdrops.
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What to read next
The decor budget this sits inside, the cheaper theme, the backdrop it tells you to skip, and who is paying.
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Where this comes from
The costs are Revelwick estimates. The ideas are editorial.
What the figures are
Every cost on this page is a Revelwick editorial estimate for a bridal shower of about eighteen guests, including the $120 decor figure and the $105 site decor estimate it is compared with.
What is ours
The advice to buy dried rather than printed decor, and to add one personal element, is Revelwick's editorial judgment.