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Unconventional.

This is the single word that I would use to describe the past year. Not just in my life or yours, but in our neighbor’s, our family’s, everyone’s! Nothing about our past year has mirrored what has generally been seen so far, in any lifetime. It is easy to pick out the not-so-great in the pile of changes, but there is an unfamiliar form of harmony that you may find as you sift through the mess, as well.

Unconventional is the same word that I would use to describe something clever, in the way that it may challenge how you think of something. Like being able to order food online and having it show up at your door, or being able to see an old classmate by hopping on a page tailored to them on the internet, or escaping from the real world by delving into a book world. These are all things that were once considered unconventional, yet somehow they have snuck their way into our everyday lives without so much as a peep!

Now, you’re probably wondering what does the unfamiliar becoming familiar have to do with weddings? I preface this because we often may turn our head away from something that does not conform to the usual. It is easy to push away when uncomfortable, instead of embracing the innovation. However, often when we break through the box of what we’ve always known, we are just then on the cusp of greatness!

As the wedding world has evolved over time, new patterns, traditions, and styles have made their debut. Up until the last 10 years, a boho-wedding was unheard of! “Boho” meaning something that doesn’t conform to society and is often focused on art. Although every wedding is gorgeous in its own way, oftentimes they are very traditional in style. Not that tradition is not good, as we wouldn’t have weddings without it. But what if you challenged the wedding industry, melted away the impression of what your wedding was supposed to be, and trailblaze a way for future brides to go. Having a boho wedding is just that, inspired by unconventional beauty!

Something Old

Balsam and Blush Photography embraced the notion of unconventional beauty when happening upon a new local venue in North Eastern Ohio, called The Barn at Pineridge. Although this venue is embedded with tradition of family and friends, The Barn at Pineridge breaks the traditional mold of weddings with outdoor spaces and rustic accents preserved from the 1960s. You will find everything that you didn’t know you needed here; including a gorgeous meadow along the creek, tall ceilings, and quaint bridal and groom suites–all to help amplify the experience of your wedding day!

Something New

A boho-wedding should exude a fresh, new approach to planning your big day! What better way to bring an out-of-the-ordinary element to the very core of your wedding than to try on a wedding dress in the comfortability of your own home. Ivory and Ash Bridal will come right to your doorstep, making the very first steps of your wedding as quaint as possible. If that isn’t luxurious and personable enough, they offer a vast selection of eccentrically gorgeous dresses; such as this beautiful and relaxed dress with delicate floral lace accents.

To complement your wedding dress style, allow a professional from American Beauty Artistry to help you to accentuate your natural beauty with makeup fit just for you! Alongside a gorgeous, tousled updo by Nina Nicole Hair Design, you will give off the most effortless boho-glow.

Something Borrowed

Dressing up your day to accessorize your original style can be as creative and as simple as you desire! Adding touches of unique furniture and details filled to the brim with character, from Lavender and Lace Rentals, will allow you to create your dream set-up. From hand-woven placemats and blush, pressed water goblets, your guests will be enchanted with a free-spirited vibe from the time they arrive until the minute they depart! To seal the deal look into Classic Tent Rental for the perfect way to cap off your light-hearted day, and provide elegant coverage from the hot summer sun. A tent rental is the perfect refuge for your guests’ inner child or outdoorsy soul!

Something in Every Hue

As every first wedding decision goes, stationary for save-the-dates are a decision that set the tone for your special day! As Plume & Paper says, “Stationery is, at its core, a small piece of ‘he{art}’ with purpose and intention.” Choose a neutral color palette, with earthy pops of color, for all of your stationary–invites, table assignments, and everything in between–with playful cursive and bold font accents, along with patterned borders and wax sealing. You will surely impress your guests with a statement for a fresh, quaint wedding experience.

From fresh stationary to fresh flowers, every wedding deserves a unique floral combination. Boho-inspired flowers in particular are quite unorthodox, having a wild and lightly rustic vibe to them. Wild Vine Floristry shows off the unwrangled nature of a bouquet that utilizes greenery and wild flowers of limitless colors to make the entire wedding come alive! The flowers are the perfect care-free and natural touch to accompany a bride-to-be.

Just as important as flowers are all the little details that go into a wedding decoration. A wedding is made up of all of these seemingly simple elements that show the guests just what the bride and groom’s love is made of. From the delicate and earthy cake from Mini Me’s Bakery, to the perfectly placed napkin rings from Gypsy Knot Co, this space is a perfect balance between rustic and light–a bohemian dream.

Wedding planning, for large weddings and even small, can become more like a chore than a “for-the-love” activity. We urge you not to stress out! Sirpilla Soirees understands the importance of making your wedding as seamless as possible. Consider letting a professional ensure a beautiful, stress free, joyful, and (maybe just this once) conventional day.

As the wedding industry has evolved year after year, the unconventional beauty of a boho-wedding has slipped into focus. The sense of adventure emitted, tied in with the romance of a couple like yours, is the perfect recipe for embracing change and pushing the envelope of what weddings are made of! Engage in unconventional living, it’s where the magic happens.