Say Aloe to this Plant Filled Backyard Wedding Fit for a Boho Queen

Bride and groom smiling on their wedding day outdoors

Say aloe to this chic plant filled wedding fit for a boho queen! The beautiful bride wanted to focus the decor on what she loved most and used eco-friendly potted plants, greenery garlands and lots of cute DIY details throughout.

We're dying over her dreamy ceremony backdrop which used to be a store display at one of our favorite places to shop, Free People! Full of creativity and love, keep scrolling to read more about her inspiration and DIY projects below. Plus find more pin-worthy moments from Dash Photography in the fully gallery.

Wedding invitation suite with turquoise jewelry details

Lace wedding dress hanging by a peacock chair and window Beige heeled mule sandals with woven leather detail

Bohemian chic

From the bride: At the time we started planning, we had actually been engaged for 4 years already, so we had PLENTY of time to think about what we wanted. We have a son, Levi, so all the wedding crafting happened during his naps. There were countless hours spent on Pinterest and Instagram researching styles, flowers, wedding dresses, vendors, and overall “wedding themes”. I wanted our wedding to represent who we were as a couple and of course, to reflect my personal style. A lot of people would say my style is “boho chic” or sometimes “hippie and natural"…to which I would all say are pretty spot on!

Boho bride in white dress with floral crown outdoors

Bride in a white dress with a bouquet in a forest setting Woman with floral crown and white off-the-shoulder dress

Bohemian bride in white gown and flower crown outdoors

Bride with bridesmaids in nature bohemian wedding style

Boho Backyard wedding

We decided to have our wedding in my parent's backyard. They have a beautiful pool with a waterfall, and they even let me pick out the foliage and flowers for the backyard! We planted beautiful red and pink caladium, echinacea, portulaca, large cacti, and so much more. I brought my plants from home, and I used a giant staghorn fern for the center piece at the alter. The whole house was full of people and happiness, and all the things I love!

Bride and bridesmaids in flowing dresses in a meadow

Bride with flower crown and groom in blue suit outdoors Newlyweds share a kiss on their bohemian wedding day

Groom and groomsmen in suspenders and bow ties outdoors Groom in blue suit with bowtie and floral boutonniere

Outdoor wedding setup with chairs and floral archway

ceremony backdrop from Free People

I worked for Free People for a few years, and I bought almost all the store displays to use for the wedding decorations. For the alter, I used two beautiful panels that were canvas meets burlap meets lace material, with a sort of scalloped edge embellished with mirror pieces. They also had these long tails of cotton thread and sparkles…UGH, TO DIE FOR! I love the way the photos came out. I saved a ton of money that way, and it was super unique and amazing!

Wedding chairs with confetti in paper cones outdoor Decorated chairs at an outdoor wedding ceremony venue Boho chic outdoor wedding altar with plants and rug

Boho decor with cactus plants and rattan chair outdoors

Outdoor wedding ceremony in a lush green forest setting Bride and groom kissing at outdoor wedding ceremony Newlyweds walk amid flower petal shower outdoor wedding

Bride groom and toddler at a garden wedding ceremony

Wedding family portrait happy child kissed by parents

DIY seed favor

Two things about me: I LOVE PLANTS, and I do tons of DIY, and also make jewelry! I focused on what I love and made sure to go 100% with my theme! I decided on some amazing DIY flower cones and herb seed favors ideas. I bought an old Webster’s dictionary for .99 at Goodwill and ripped out pages (which happened to have the cutest pictures on them). The flower cones were filled with petals that guests tossed as we walked down the isle as husband and wife. I created envelopes, and filled with different herb seeds then hand-stamped which herb the guest was receiving for their favor.

Wedding decor with guest book chalkboard signs and greenery Basket full of newspaper wrapped gifts tied with string

Wedding reception with floral arrangements and metal light fixtures

Cactus arrangement with crystals on a woven table runner Elegant table setting with flowers and candle light

Elegant table setting with candles ferns and gold accents

Find vendors you trust with your vision

Somehow the universe brought me to Libby Hockenberry from Amanda Jewel Floral and Design. She took my ideas and went running with them. She and I were on the exact same page! I had cacti, tropicals, and ferns galore. She made my flower crown in ten minutes right in front of me while I was getting my makeup done. I just told her what I liked and she nailed it. I think it's so important to find vendors you trust with your vision.

Elegant tented wedding reception with floral centerpieces Wedding table number ten floral centerpiece celestite

Elegant wedding reception under tent with floral decor

Bride and groom kiss at their outdoor wedding reception

take this Advice from the bride

My advice to current brides is don’t be afraid to commit to YOUR style. Run with it. That is what made my day so special. I put my touch on every single detail. I wasn’t worried that my wedding was too different or not enough like the others. I didn't care that I wasn’t wearing diamonds and stilettos. I wore sterling silver and turquoise (original pieces), and Free People blush colored booties. I totally wear them all the time after the wedding. If you have a vision, make it come to life by being authentic and true to your style! Also one BIG piece of advice I would give is to hire a wedding planner! I wouldn’t have even had a wedding without Kristi from Coco Red Events. Most of all, HAVE FUN!

Three tier naked wedding cake with white flower decor