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This New Vacation-Inspired Wedding Trend Is Desert-Chic in All the Right Ways

This New Vacation-Inspired Wedding Trend Is Desert-Chic in All the Right Ways

Palm Springs and that desert-chic style is hot on the brains of brides everywhere RN. And even if they can’t celebrate in the California locale, couples are channeling the city’s vibe to add a fab, boho-inspired flair to their wedding day. Below, we’ve gathered 10 ways to bring that Palm Springs vacay style to your nuptials. Start with a peacock chair and your love, and the rest will follow suit.


1. The Peacock Chair: A peacock chair will add vintage-mod perfection to your wedding photos. Put a second one at your sweetheart table and let the smooches begin. (via Lauren Scotti / Junebug Weddings)

2. Unique Decor: The folks in Palm Springs know how to bring the unexpected decor details like big balloons floating in a pool. (via Every September)

3. Bohemian Flare: Use centerpieces of palm leaves and rustic blossoms paired with simple wooden chairs to get the look. (via Logan Cole / 100 Layer Cake)

4. Inspired Invitations: If you actually are planning your wedding in the city itself, make your theme clear from the start with hand-painted invitations and a handy little map. (via Studio DIY)

5. Cool Desert Hangout Areas: Incorporate living room-style chill zones — and a VW Microbus if you can fit it. (via Found Vintage Rentals)

6. Mountain Backdrop: Keep poses and settings minimal and relaxed to catch the laid-back feel. (via Rouxby / Junebug Weddings)

7. Outdoor Garden Lounges: You’ve got to take the indoors out if you’re going for that PS style. If you have a nice garden area like this for the reception, spice it up with some colorful decor and layered rugs. (via Gideon Photography)

8. Cactus Centerpieces: These itty-bitty, prickly centerpieces are uber adorable and can double as little favors. (via Max and Friends / Refinery 29)

9. Brightly Colored Decor: Palm Springs is all about that color, so pick your fave bright hues (read: pink) and run with ’em! (via Gideon Photography)

10. Tropical Place Setting: Carry the theme throughout the entire night, right down to your place settings with sprawling leaves and a boho woven table runner. (via Olivia Richards Photography / 100 Layer Cake)

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