Looking for a splash of unexpected color on your wedding day? These nine colorful boho wedding dresses are exuberant, bold, and festive–and perfect for brides with personalities to match!
1. Lovely Bride – Palermo Dress
Covered in a stunning appliqué of muted blue flowers, this dress has a mystic yet modern, clean boho look. The Palermo dress is $4001.
2. Lucy Can’t Dance – Moonage Daydream
I love all of Lucy Can’t Dance’s retro-futuristic boho looks, and this pastel space queen dress is one of my favorites! The Moonage Daydream Dress adds two touches of light color with its reverse light gray dip dye skirt and iridescent sequin top. The Moonage Daydream is made to your measurements for $3,118.92.
3. Lucy Can’t Dance – Ground Control Dress
I just *had* to include another dress from Lucy Can’t Dance! The pale blue dip dye and geometric sleeves make this dress both offbeat yet fitting for many different boho wedding aesthetics. The Ground Control Dress is made to your measurements at $2,438.43.
4. Wardrobe by Dulcinea – Aurora Dress
This utterly ethereal dress is named after the northern lights the colors of its dip dye skirt bring to mind. Pair with a silver starry crown for a breathtaking celestial wedding look. The Aurora dress is $865.
5. Rue de Seine – Aegean Dres in Indigo
You’ll look like a princess from a faraway land in this dress! This gown’s dip dye tassels and lush blue and pale pink floral fabric are jaw-droppingly beautiful. The Aegean gown in indigo is $3,475.
6. Dame and Maiden – Pastel Lace Wedding Dress
The painted lace of this dress is unlike anything I’ve ever seen–the bold pastels, dip dye fringe armbands, and split front come together into an incredible boho gown.The warm, vibrant colors have me fantasizing about a summer solstice festival wedding! This dress is $1,795.
7. Dame and Maiden – Pastel Lace Wedding Dress with Fringe Sleeves
This. Dress. UGH. So vibrant, sunny, and festive, this dress is perfect for brides throwing weddings full of joy and color. That yellow to lavender ombré fringe is to *die* for! This dress’ price tag is $1,875.
What other colorful boho dresses have *you* found that brides would love? Let me know in the comments! Also, don’t forget to sign up to get my FREE exclusive “Four Places You Aren’t Shopping For Affordable Wedding Dresses (But Should)” Guide!
You can breathe a sign of relief–yes, there are beautiful boho wedding dresses under $500!
Finding your wedding dress can and should be one of the most fun parts of planning your wedding! But it’s totally normal for dress shopping to feel stressful, too–especially if you don’t have much money to find *The Dress* that you’re supposed to fall head over heels for the same way you did for the person you’re marrying. Aren’t society’s wildly high expectations just great for anxiety?f
This. Dress! The Topaz gown is an elegant yet earthy boho gown that does not look like it should cost only $363–but only costs $363!
If you’re going for a boho glam look, this dress is *it!* Just as fitting for a desert elopement as a hippie chic beach wedding, this dress is $436.
Yes, another Jen’s Pirate Booty gown, because they’re too gorgeous not to share! Although unlined in photos, this dress does come with a removable slip–and is only $308.
Last Jen’s Pirate Booty dress, I swear! The nearly floor-length sleeves in bold lace and backless silhouette of this dress make it a showstopper. The Swan Song dress is $363.
The bold, swirled illusion lace on this dress is absolutely gorgeous! At only $237, this beautiful gown is a solid steal.
This boho dream of a dress is on sale for only $450! Although the wrap pictured appears to be sold out, pair this dress with the BHLDN Palmer Cape at $190 for an incredible wedding look totaling under $700!
Go total flower child with this crocheted caftan dress! This dress includes an adjustable waistband and adjustable back tie, so you can achieve that flowy hippie goddess look and still have fit. This dress from Saldana Vintage’s plus size bridal collection is $498.
Easy and idyllic, the Melly dress is perfect for the bride who wants understated, idyllic beauty for her wedding day. The Melly dress is $389.
This simple, romantic dress would be perfect with a lush flower crown and wild, voluminous bouquet. The Dawn dress is super affordable at $118!
This stunning duster is a true flower child bride’s dress, with beautiful keyhole lace, tassel-tied waist, and those billowy sleeves. Plus, this can be worn after your wedding day unbuttoned to the hips or waist with embroidered bell bottoms for major 70s vibes! The Cleo Duster is $360.
If you’re looking for a beige or champagne dress option, look no further than this positively witchy, mystic dress! The illusion lace and starry symmetrical embroidery of this dress make it a real standout. The Daisy Chain Reaction Dress is $490.
Let me know if you come across any more boho wedding dress steals in the comments! Plus, if you’re looking for accessories to finish your look check out FBNW’s list of boho headpieces and hair accessories!
As a lifelong crystal collecting, fantasy novel devouring, unicorn and dragon obsessed sentimental nerd, I love how the boho wedding trend has opened up so many possibilities for brides who want to look magical on their wedding day! One aspect of boho styling I’m happy to see get more creative is boho wedding hair accessories.
Here’s the thing: I love flower crowns! But there are so many other headpiece and accessory possibilities coming into vogue that deserve more spotlight. Also, flower crowns don’t fit every mystical boho persona: what if you want to be a winter queen, a celestial goddess, a crystalline princess?
Celestial weddings are having a moment right now and I am *into it.* This starry tiara is elegant yet whimsical, the perfect finishing touch to your bridal look. This crown is $125.
For the bride who wants a clean, modern boho look, this quartz hairpiece adds an earthy, raw touch of magic. This hairpiece is $133.
Major rock’n’roll goddess vibes! I love this tiara–it’s edgy, organic, and a little bit outer space. This opal tiara costs $62.
Not every beach wedding has to be drenched in teal and fuschia! For the bride who dreams of a moody beach wedding, this seashell crown is a stunning finishing touch paired with a shimmery gold or ivory gown and structural dried bouquet. This seashell crown is $65.
A simple yet striking hairpiece like this starry headband is both incredible romantic and easy to wear with a number of hairstyles. At $37.42, this is an affordable way to add starry night sparkle to your wedding look.
There are a lot of options out there for crystal crowns, but this one stands out for its wild, organic structure and two tiers of crystals. This stunning tiara is $161.50.
For a bride looking for an unexpected botanical headpiece, this berry crown is full of ethereal, innocent romance. And at $8.50, it’s an incredibly affordable way to achieve a unique and magical look for your big day.
Halo crowns are a fast-growing trend, and Batcakes Couture does them right! Most halo crowns are made from zip ties, but Batcakes’ crowns are handcrafted from wood and made to last. She offers a variety of halo crown designs, which can even be customized with colorful gems! This crown is $124.95.
Piece. De. Resistance. Seriously, I gasped when I saw this crown, also from Batcakes Couture. For the bride who wants to exude magnificent, avant garde queenliness, this crown is meant for you. Truly, I *need* to see someone wear this for a moody, regal winter wedding. This snowy, beautiful crown is $300.
Have you stumbled upon creative boho bridal hair accessories worth knowing about? Share in the comments! Also, don’t forget to sign up to get my FREE exclusive “Four Places You Aren’t Shopping For Affordable Wedding Dresses (But Should)” Guide!
One of the most exciting parts of your wedding is people from different stages of you and your partner’s lives coming together to celebrate your love. I know I can’t wait for old and new friends to meet at our wedding, and for our families to meet our friends they’ve not had the opportunity to meet before.
But cisheteronormative wedding traditions and cultural expectations–and the presence of conservative family (or friends) who follow said traditions and expectations–can make queer wedding party members and guests feel erased, embarrassed, and unsafe. As someone marrying a queer person, and as part of a couple with queer friends in our wedding parties and on our guest list, I want our wedding to feel as safe and welcoming to our queer loved ones as possible.
This can apply to dress codes sent to wedding guests or your wedding party. For guest dress codes, make sure not to gender clothing options (i.e., “Gentlemen should wear suits”). For your wedding party, ask what your queer friend(s) are most comfortable wearing (if you don’t already know what kind of clothes they like to rock). You may have a queer woman in your bridal party you know loves to wear dresses, for instance, but a nonbinary or genderqueer friend that will want to wear something else. Just make sure to communicate and ensure your friend knows you want them to feel comfortable in whatever they wear for your wedding.
I know this one depends on a lot of factors: where you live, how much you can afford to spend on a venue, family involvement in your wedding, etc. But if possible, having bathrooms marked as gender neutral–even if that’s a taped-on label over a gendered bathroom sign–lets your nonbinary, transgender, and genderfluid/genderqueer guests be present and included without the burden of trying to choose the “right” restroom. This, of course, in no way guarantees that other people at your wedding won’t be disrespectful, bigoted jerks. But it does signal to your guests what your values are as a couple–and since it’s a wedding, most people won’t push back on a couple’s choices and make a scene.
Also, handicap accessible restrooms ensure disabled guests feel comfortable attending your wedding. This was a big factor for us deciding a venue. There were a couple outdoor options we really liked, but would’ve required rented porta-potties or bathroom trailers with stairs. These options would’ve been nearly impossible for some of our disabled guests and guests with limited mobility to access.
Again, I know this depends heavily on location, budget, and family involvement in your wedding. But if possible, hiring queer friendly vendors–especially for roles like photographer, DJ, etc. that have a high level of interaction with the couple, wedding party, and guests–helps create a safer atmosphere for everyone.
I was so relieved to find a queer friendly photographer for our wedding after scouring through tons of photographer profiles that talked about loving Jesus, only featured who appeared to be heteronormative couples, and had gendered contact forms (“Bride’s name” and “Groom’s name” instead of say, “Your name” and “Partner’s name”).
I’m not saying that people of faith can’t be queer friendly (or queer themselves, for that matter, as many are). But if you are a wedding vendor that wants to be safe for queer couples and wedding parties, you should say so explicitly on your website or other public contact forum–especially if you do adhere to a faith that historically has oppressed and excluded queer folks. This is especially important for photographers, given their level of interaction with couples.
This is more for your wedding party or very close, trusted friends. There may be some people attending your wedding you know have the potential to be rude or disrespectful to queer guests. In this case, you may want to give your queer pals a “steer clear” advisory for that person, for their own sake, to avoid any potentially hurtful or embarrassing interactions.
This is more appropriate and doable for your wedding party members who will be in the spotlight and interacting more with your family and vendors. It *is* your wedding and you have a *lot* to deal with leading up to and on the big day! But making time to talk or sending a quick text asking what will help them feel most comfortable and genuinely themselves during your wedding helps your queer love(s) know you see and appreciate them being there for you!
Please let me know if you have any feedback or additional tips! I’m open to correction, and want to provide actionable and helpful advice. Sound off! Also, don’t forget to sign up for the Fly By Night Wedding newsletter for updates and exclusive content!
More and more brides are ditching traditional wedding dress styles in favor of free-spirited, nontraditional boho wedding dresses. The shift away from stuffy, uncomfortable styles from big bridal chains toward designers and labels with unique aesthetic vision and greater focus on the bride’s comfort is an overdue one I’m happy is here!
But many of these labels still design like brides above a street size 12 don’t exist (some of them barely even do that) and carry only hefty price points. For a curvy bride on a budget–aka, *many* brides–finding beautiful plus size boho wedding dresses can be a needle in haystack type of situation.
There’s not one dress from Reclamation that doesn’t make my heart flutter and this is no exception! I’m featuring this specific dress since the real bride featured in the product photos is plus size, but every single Reclamation dress is a) less than $2000 and b) made to your measurements. Plus, free shipping to the U.S. from Victoria, Canada where Reclamation is based. The She’s More Than Magic Dress costs $1,168.04
The Lucia is made from authentic vintage lace, to your measurements, and is only $848. Yep, custom sizing is included in that price. This is actually Saldana Vintage’s most expensive plus gown–you can find more of their plus size dresses here.
I love the beautiful scalloped lace and armbands of this dress! It’s simple yet ethereal, just as perfect for a trendy desert elopement as for a festive, outdoor woodland celebration. At $399–which includes custom sizing–the price is hard to beat.
For a clean, modern boho look–think seaside wedding in Greece–the Vayentha is the dress for you! The criss-crossing geometric patterns add visual interest to the simple, striking silhouette. The Vayentha’s price ranges from $1,489.25 to $1,817.
This dress exemplifies a very Pinterest popular style of wedding dress with geometric-patterned lace bodices and pleated skirts. It’s a great wedding dress, engagement session dress, or rehearsal dinner dress and at $169.90? What a steal.
Although I couldn’t find a photo of a plus size bride in this dress, I *had* to include because it’s both so beautiful and so affordable! Timjan Design makes this dress in up to a size 22 (sold out with a waitlist for sizes above a 22) for only $139.44. You can get the dress custom made to your size for only $154.04. Reviews of the dress are glowing, including from one customer who wore a plus size of the Long Empress Dress for her wedding.
Let me know if you come across any more boho wedding dress steals in the comments! Plus, if you’re looking for accessories to finish your look check out FBNW’s list of boho headpieces and hair accessories!
Boho wedding dresses grew enormously popular in the last few years, and no wonder! They’re a daring, modern, laid back breath of fresh air in bridal style. But finding boho gowns that are trendy, chic, *and* affordable can be a real challenge.
For boho brides who want to wear white with a pop of color, the vibrant Passionflower Dress is a great choice! I adore this floral print. (I actually own a dress with a very similar floral print on white that I love!) The Passionflower is $1250.
You read that right: this dress has pockets! Dreamers & Lovers makes all their dresses to your measurements, so they’re great for plus size brides. (Or anyone whose size doesn’t fit neatly on a standard sizing chart–aka, a *lot* of us). This short sleeve boho gown is beautiful, versatile, and affordable at a $1,095 – $1,394 price range.
Dreamers & Lovers has too many lovely affordable dresses to not include one more! D&L is known for their sleeved, more modest dresses, but the Penelope’s daring open back deserves a look too! (Plus, that gathered fabric in the back is super flattering for your tush. ;D) The Penelope dress is $1,475.
The symmetrical lace and illusion back of the Cascading Lace Gown is a feminine and delicate yet unstuffy option for boho brides. The price tag is $1200.
The placement of the Dylan’s festive doily lace, especially on the illusion halter neck, brings joyful movement and bold visual interest to this A-line dress. Price for Dylan ranges from $1,150 to $1,323.
This romantic gown was inspired by the designer’s mother’s wedding dress. It’s utterly gorgeous yet simple, which is no surprise coming from Daughters of Simone. The Winnie is $1,437.
Let’s get real: I freakin’ love this dress! The bold geometric lace, chest cutout, and open back are stunning. It’s perfect for adventurous, creative brides who aren’t afraid to stand out! At $1,280–which includes the dress made to your measurements–this is a bona fide steal.
Wild at heart, adventurous brides – this is your dress! The Hollis is made from stretch jersey and lace–aka, it’s comfortable–and is available up to size 30, so it’s a great option for plus size boho brides. The Hollis can be yours for $1,099.
Ok so, I’ve been browsing bridal shops on Etsy for months–maybe years!–at this point, and how Reclamation only popped into my search results a few days ago is mindblowing, because–you see the gown above, right? Incredible. Designer Trista, whose reviews on Etsy are the most genuine, heartfelt, and near-worshipful I’ve ever seen for any bridal label, makes all of Reclamation’s gowns at any size. Plus, She’s More Than Magic is available at a jaw-droppingly reasonable $1,169.50, which includes free shipping to the U.S. from Canada.
Reclamation’s dresses are so beautiful, I couldn’t include just one! I can’t get over how mythic and breathtaking this dress is. Reclamation’s rich aesthetic vision, especially for their price points, feels unparalleled in the bridal market. Plus, the gorgeous, majestic sleeves and lush pattern of the Quaker lace are fit for a queen. This is an all around exceptional wedding gown! This dress, made to your measurements and shipped free to the U.S. from Canada, is $1,208.48.
Also, find accessories to complete your look from FBNW’s list of boho hair accessories!
Any other boho wedding dresses under $1,500 you think deserve a spotlight? Let me know in the comments! Also, don’t forget to sign up to get my FREE exclusive “Four Places You Aren’t Shopping For Affordable Wedding Dresses (But Should)” Guide!
When I started wedding dress shopping (aka, as soon after getting engaged as I could manage), I let myself look at every single wedding dress I liked, no matter the price–and I’m glad I did! All that ooh-ing and aah-ing helped me figure out what I like and how I want my overall look to come together on the big day.
But after the initial honeymoon period (ha!), I became a bargain hunting bride extraordinaire–and it paid off! I snagged a beautiful dress I’d been gazing at for weeks on sale for less than $200 *after shipping.* That left me enough budget wiggle room to customize my already beautiful dress into a one-of-a-kind boho bride’s dream.
If you’ve wedding dress shopped longer than fifteen minutes, you probably already know that BHLDN carries quality, trendy boho dresses at prices that won’t ruin your checking account, but I wanna highlight BHLDN’s sale section. The BHLDN sale section offers tons of beautiful, trendy dresses at “am I hallucinating?” level markdowns. And the best part: with a small handful of exceptions, all sale dresses are returnable! (I found only seven final sale gowns at the time of writing this article.) So you can order a BHLDN sale wedding dress, try it on, and if it doesn’t fit return for a full refund! I snagged my wedding dress from BHLDN’s sale section for under $200 with shipping and couldn’t be happier.
2) Anomalie
Anomalie was created by founder Leslie Voorhees and her husband after Vorhees became frustrated with bridal boutiques’ opaque processes and hefty markups. Anomalie’s ethos is that they are a “pro-bride” company, and their process shows it: with the help of Anomalie’s stylists, brides custom design their own dress to fit their style and measurements. Anomalie designs dresses for brides of every size and shape, so they’re a great choice for plus size brides looking for a unique dress. Also, with 90% of their dresses falling between $1000-$2000 and average price of $1350, the price tag for a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Anomalie dress is very reasonable.
My jaw *dropped* when I first came across Saldana Vintage. They create breathtakingly beautiful boho wedding dresses from vintage and contemporary laces, with the vast majority of price points falling between $500 to just under $1000. (And a few dresses even cheaper than that!) Saldana has a small plus size section, and the option for many of their dresses not included in the plus section to be made plus size for an upcharge.
The Aurora and Lisa dresses from Dreamers & Lovers are Pinterest favorites, and it’s no surprise why–they’re absolutely stunning boho wedding dresses with a forest fairy princess look that’s simple and laid back yet stunning. Dreamers & Lovers offers dresses directly to brides specifically to avoid boutique markups, which means the vast majority of Dreamers & Lovers dresses, made to your measurements, cost less than $2000. (There is an upcharge for dresses made to measurements above size 16.) They also offer a try-on service for brides who don’t live in California but want to try on a Dreamers & Lovers dress.
5) ASOS
Yes, ASOS! ASOS carries trendy, laid back wedding dresses at $300 or less, including plus size dresses through ASOS Curve. I couldn’t believe how affordable and beautiful these dresses were when I first came across ASOS’ bridal section–I think this embellished applique sleeved wedding dress at $104 is a real stand out.
Have any other favorite sites for trendy and affordable wedding dress shopping? Let me know in the comments! Also, don’t forget to sign up to get my FREE exclusive “Four Places You Aren’t Shopping For Affordable Wedding Dresses (But Should)” Guide!
Like probably every bride-to-be post-2010, I fantasize a *lot* about my wedding and Pinterest is my biggest enabler. (Because I *need* to pin every DIY macrame wall hanging I see, right? Right?!) But Pinterest wedding dresses are my *thing*–I’m perfectly happy browsing wedding dresses on Pinterest for hours on end!
Pinning wedding dresses might be the most fun because there are so many swoon-worthy bridal gowns to imagine yourself wearing! But wedding dress hunting on Pinterest can also be *very* frustrating: you see a dress you love, click on the pin for info on how and where to buy it, aaaaaaaand–
Nothing. Nada. Womp-womp.
After so many Pinterest dead ends, I thought *somebody* had to have spilled the beans on where to find those popular Pinterest dresses, right? Nada again.
Melanie is from Flora Bridal’s 2019 Siren of the Desert collection. Flora Bridal is based in Haifa, Israel and their dresses are carried in bridal shops throughout the U.S. You can find U.S. stores that carry Flora here. Melanie’s price tag is $4050.
While the previous dress took detective work, I stumbled on this one by total accident and was ecstatic! From the moment I saw this dress on Pinterest in the most lighthearted and fantastical wedding shoot, I adored it! I love its fringe-y bell sleeves and delicate floral lace. It strikes the perfect balance between edgy hippie and ethereal woodland goddess.
The Amira is from Barcelona label Immacle’s Senda collection. Although Immacle currently only stocks dresses in their Barcelona and Madrid showrooms, they ship worldwide. Also, their website has an e-shop page indicating it will open soon–exciting! I don’t have the exact price of the Amira, but Immacle’s gowns start at approximately $3,300. (I’ll update with exact price here if confirmed.)
It’s no wonder this bridal look has been getting lots of love on Pinterest. It’s relaxed yet elegant, boho yet classic, and trendy yet timeless all at once. The emotional, intimate photos of the bride with her groom beautifully showcase her entire look from lush greenery crown to chiffon skirt.
These separates can be found on the Rebecca Schoneveld website (separates toward the bottom of the page). Bridal shops nationwide also carry Schoneveld’s dresses and separates. The combined price of the Evalyn Bodice, Ivy Lace Overlay, and McKinley skirt is $2820.
Is there a Pinterest wedding dress you’re swooning over but can’t find? Let me know and I might discover your dream dress in my next Pinterest Dresses and Where to Find Them! Also, don’t forget to sign up to get my FREE “Four Places You Aren’t Shopping For Affordable Wedding Dresses (But Should)” Guide!
Plus, if you need to accessorize your beautiful Pinterest wedding dress, check out FBNW’s list of boho wedding hair accessories!
(PS: If you know the photographer for either Melanie dress photo, please let me know! I want to credit photographers for their beautiful images as much as possible.)
Hello, and welcome to Fly By Night! I’m so glad you’re here.
I started Fly By Night because like many brides–especially those planning their own weddings!–I spend a *lot* of time online researching wedding stuff. And I love it! You won’t hear me complain about 3am Pinterest binges dedicated solely to browsing cute sandals for the rehearsal dinner.
*However* (and this is a big however!)
Despite the endless supply of wedding resources online, I find myself asking the same questions over and over:
That dress from Pinterest is beautiful, but where can I actually buy it? (And can I afford it–and if not, does anyone carry something similar? In my size?)
Why did none of the many advice articles I read tell me my vendor would need this one thing to feel comfortable executing my vision?
Why are there still so few resources for–or just writing about–weddings with queer couples, queer wedding parties, and queer attendees? How do you help queer loved ones feel as safe and comfortable as possible at your wedding, especially around conservative attendees?
After every one of these questions I think, I wish *somebody* had written about this. But one of the most basic (and best) snippets of writing advice is to write what you want to read but hasn’t been written yet, so finally I realized: I could write about this!
I’ve named this space Fly By Night, because a tiny, quiet truth beneath the flood of how-to articles, Pinterest boards, and all-in-one resources seems to be that a lot of us feel like we have no idea what the hell we’re doing when it comes to planning one of the biggest, most meaningful days in our lives. And it makes sense! You only plan on doing it once, no one teaches you how to do it, and there are people whose literal full time job is doing a thing many of us are scraping together in spare moments between multiple jobs and chores and still trying to have a social life. (Can you tell I’m in my thirties?)
So I want to affirm this experience of feeling like you’re floundering a little through an exciting but also big, stressful process, which is why I chose the name Fly By Night. Not only do I want to offer advice and resources I haven’t found anywhere else, but also keep things real–because everyone needs a little help, including help feeling okay about needing help.
I’m here to help you, so let’s help each other: what wedding advice would you like to find? What resources do you want that don’t seem to exist? What question do you keep asking yourself that no one has answered? I’ve love to hear your thoughts!