Desert Chic: The Coachella-Inspired Wedding Look

Coachella weekend one is wrapped, and if your FYP is stuffed full of all the fringe, florals, and feathered liner from the weekend, same. If you’re a bride-to-be (or just thinking ahead!) who’d rather say “I do” barefoot in the sand with Fleetwood Mac playing in the background, let’s talk about how to achieve the ultimate Coachella-inspired wedding look.

This one’s for the girls who love a boho bridal vibe, live for sunset selfies, and believe a wedding should feel more like a festival with vows. Here’s how to bring desert glam to your big day—with gorgeous gowns, dreamy colors, and festival-ready details—and, yes, you can absolutely wear boots.

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The Dress: Boho Babe Energy

Your Coachella-inspired wedding dress should be as effortless and extra as you are. We’re talking lace-on-lace, flowy sleeves, and maybe a little fringe drama. Try out lightweight fabrics like chiffon or tulle so you can move, twirl, and vibe with ease—bonus points for open backs and unique textures! 

Get the vibe: Melissa Sweet and DB Studio dresses are stacked with boho-coded gowns that feel like a soft desert breeze—romantic, low-key luxe, and totally festival-core.

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The Color Palette: Earthy, Dusty, Glowy

Ditch the pastels—this wedding calls for full desert goddess. Think terracotta, warm sand, burnt orange, and dusty rose. These tones look amazing against golden hour light and even better on your bridal party.

Get the vibe: David’s has bridesmaid dresses in shades like CinnamonTerracotta, and Sand that scream “just got back from Cali.”

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The Accessories: Maximalist, But Chill

Not a veil girl? Say less. Bring in all the classic Coachella moments: wide-brim hats, flower crowns, statement earrings, cowgirl boots, and anklets. Mix metals, layer pearls, stack rings—it’s your day to be that girl.

Get the vibe: We’ve a whole treasure trove of boho accessories: Celestial hair vines, bold headpieces, and the kind of earrings your guests will be talking about.

The Glam: Glow Goals

When the goal is “I just danced for three hours under the sun but still look incredible,” go for dewy skin, sunset-hued eyeshadow, and a soft nude lip. Hair-wise? Loose waves, a messy braid, or mini braids with some sparkle clips = perfection.

Get the vibe: Ask your makeup artist for a bronze-y glow (maybe a touch of faux freckles for that extra sun-kissed look!) and don’t skip the shimmer on the collarbones.

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Your Wedding = Your Festival

Let’s be real: If you could throw your wedding at the top of the Coachella Ferris Wheel, you would. So, do your best to bring the fest to you! Think: Moroccan rugs, rattan lounges, disco balls, macramé, floral wristbands, vintage parasols, and a fire playlist. Bonus if you include a DIY tattoo bar or dried flower station!

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Ready to Rock the Desert Bride Aesthetic?

Whether you’re tying the knot in Indio, your own backyard, or somewhere in between, you can totally create a Coachella-inspired wedding that feels stylish, soulful, and totally you.

Shop boho wedding dresses, earthy bridesmaid colors, and all the glam accessories at David’s—because yes, you can be a bride and a headliner.

Looking for more inspo? Check out Pearl by David’s for all the latest trends, advice, and more.

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Desert Chic: The Coachella-Inspired Wedding Look