Southwestern Desert Wedding Inspiration: Bold Colors and Rustic Charm

Desert wedding ceremony with bride and groom seated on chairs

Hats off to Always Flawless Productions for this incredible Southwestern desert shoot beautifully photographed by Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Duo. The inspiration behind this magical day was all about showcasing the possibilities of an outdoor wedding that's filled with bold colors, wow-worthy florals and fun decor.
Brides, take note! We know you'll enjoy every moment as much as we did, so be sure to check out the full gallery for every last image from this Southwestern desert wedding inspiration.

Elegant bouquet with deep red flowers and desert plants background

Bride in white dress with colorful bouquet near cactus

Fun and unique

From Always Flawless Productions: Our goal for this shoot was to take the rustic and natural elements that we see at so many weddings and add a fun twist to them. We felt like so many couples were getting stuck on how to make there outdoor wedding different, and we wanted to throw some fun and unique ideas their way!

Bride in white lace dress posing by a giant cactus, wedding

Wedding couple with groom in gray suit and bride smiling

Outdoor dining table set for a boho style wedding reception

Rustic southwestern details

When it came to the tables cape, we used various wooden elements to create a very neutral base to maintain that desert ambiance. Bold colors, used in both the floral and the table settings, were then layered on top of the neutrals to create a stunning and eye-catching presentation. To top it all off, we used southwestern patterns throughout the design to pull the entire look together.

Elegant outdoor table setting with rustic floral arrangement decor

Wedding invitations with succulent plants on a wooden surface

Rustic rentals in California

From farmhouse picnic tables to rustic sweetheart tables, Rustic Urban Events has almost every table you need for the perfect rustic chic wedding and reception you've always dreamed of.

Desert-themed party setup with snacks and cactus backdrop

Caramel popcorn in adorable teepee shaped party favor boxes

Brides, get creative!

We also played with our brides fashion. Who says a bride has to wear all white and have all elegant jewelry? As a bride, your look should match the style of your wedding and your personality. Don't be afraid to be creative!

Bohemian bride and groom embrace at a desert wedding

Bohemian wedding cake and cupcakes set on white table outdoors

Bohemian wedding cake with dreamcatcher design and floral decorations

Bold colors and patterns

Instead of going with the common pastel colors, we chose a bright and bold color scheme that would really stand out against the desert backdrop. Secondly, we selected a few statement pieces. These statement pieces (the large white peacock chairs and TeePee) created interest that you don't necessarily expect to see at a wedding. They make outstanding photo props, and end up being something your guests will really remember.

Boho bride holding bouquet with an ornate headpiece and teepee backdrop

Bohemian teepee decor with skull, flowers, and rustic touches

Full-service wedding coordinator

Always Flawless Productions is a full-service wedding coordination and design studio that specializes in thinking outside the box to create unique, one of kind events. No two couples are alike, and we therefore believe that no two weddings should be alike!

Bohemian couple share a moment at outdoor wedding ceremony