Modern Boho Meets Coastal: Styling Your Florida Beach Wedding

This year’s biggest wedding trend, ‘Coastal Boho’, merges relaxed bohemian elements with understated beachy elegance. The bohemian seaside vibe of this aesthetic makes it perfect for Florida’s stunning waterfront venues and destination weddings.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your boho coastal ceremony, here are our top tips on styling your Florida beach wedding.

When it comes to creating that coastal boho vibe, it’s all in the palette. You want to aim for colors that will complement the natural colors of your wedding venue, so if you’re getting married on the oceanfront, think sun-washed, muted neutrals, and cool blues, greens, and grays. Warm driftwood hues pair beautifully with sage greens, seafoam, and stormy grays. If in doubt, when creating your coastal wedding palette, visualize – or use a photo reference of – the colors of the sand and the sea at your chosen venue, and use those shades as a jumping-off point.

The use of natural materials will also help to convey an earthy, boho vibe, and layering textures is key to preventing your décor from appearing flat and lifeless. Opt for decorative items, props,unspalshunsp and accessories made from natural materials like macramé, raffia, jute, pampa,s and burlap.

Getting married outdoors means your ceremony décor needs to be able to weather the elements, whether that’s sun, wind, or salt spray.

Altar arches need to be sturdy to ensure there aren’t any disasters on the day if the breeze picks up. Choose hardy natural materials such as driftwood or bamboo with backdrops that won’t be ruined if there’s a light shower of rain.

A boho coastal wedding should feel relaxed and authentic rather than fussy and over-styled, so don’t be afraid to keep it a little rough around the edges, incorporating naturally-occurring materials in their raw state, such as untreated driftwood, rough sea glass, shell,s and dried grasses into the decor by using them as signs, accents, table-settings, or decoration.

Guest seating is another important consideration. If you’re opting for conventional folding chairs, consider how you’ll set these evenly in soft sand to avoid toppling, or look to alternatives such as colorful rugs and comfortable floor cushions.

Beachy boho bridal is all about embracing that coastal hippie aesthetic with flowy, breathable fabrics and minimal structure. The same applies to bridal hair; think loose waves, pretty yet practical braids, and floral or botanical crowns. You want a hairstyle that looks beautiful but can hold up to breezy coastal conditions and doesn’t look ‘overdone’.

When it comes to jewelry, pretty pearls are a stunning coastal detail that won’t overshadow the main event – i.e. the ring! Consider how your jewelry will be captured by your wedding photographer on the day, and what you can do to accent it. In editorial-style detail shots, your engagement ring will sparkle best when paired with minimalist, nature-inspired settings, such as against driftwood or in a seashell dish.

Logistics aren’t romantic, but when it comes to wedding planning, they’re key! This is particularly true when you’re planning an outdoor waterfront wedding.

The first thing you’ll want to do is to check if you need to apply for a beach permit for your chosen location. The rules around weddings vary, so this will depend on which of Florida’s many beaches you’re hoping to hold your celebration at.

You’ll also need to think carefully about timing, particularly if you’re getting married during Florida’s hurricane season. The time of year and the weather forecast will impact everything about your big day, from the florals available to how securely your décor needs to be anchored, so it’s important to plan ahead and have backup strategies in place, such as tents, umbrellas, or an indoor alternative for the ceremony.

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