We've been spotting dreamcatchers popping up in bohemian and festival weddings recently so we figured it was high time we looked a little further into the trend.
As feathers, tapestry rings, lace, macrame and geometry make their way into stylish modern wedding decor, and bohemian style is pretty much everywhere right now, from catwalks to interiors – it was only a matter of time before dreamcatchers made a resurgence (I remember it being a pretty big deal to have one hanging in your room when I was a teenager!)
Originating as a Native American handcraft, dreamcatchers are said to snare bad dreams and only allow filter the good thoughts into your sleep – which makes them a pretty lovely feature for a day that's filled with happiness, hopes and good vibes.
Photo by Katie McGihon via Arrangements Design
But of course, with the ongoing talk of cultural appropriation, ‘trend' is a word that needs to be used with a lot of caution when you're talking about something that has a real cultural significance.
While walking down the aisle in a full Native American head dress is certainly not appropriate (no matter how trendy it might be), the key is to either nod to the aesthetic (lace filled tapestry rings with beading or tassels) or feature it in a respectful way, (ie; don't use fake imitations, make your own or buy the real thing from a hobbycraft maker). Here's a clear explainer to help you on your way.
So, with that in mind, we've put together a few ideas for incorporating dreamcatchers into your wedding day, whether it's a simply an ode to rings and feathers, or something a little more authentic…
1. To Have & To Hold
Photo by Caroline Tran via Green Wedding Shoes
2. Boho Backdrop
3. Nod to Neon
Photo by Brilliant Imagery via Ruffled
4. Sweetheart Dreams
5. All Tied Up
Photo by Olivia Leigh Photographie via 100 Layer Cake
6. Adorned With Tassels
Photo by Joel Maus & Lorely Meza of Studio EMP via 100 Layer Cake
7. Marry Me Macrame
Photo by Let's Frolic Together via Ruffled
8. Bijou Chair Backs
Photo by Vis Photography via Ruffled
9. Free Spirit Seating Plan
Photo by Meagan White Photography via Preppy Wedding Style
10. Lace & Love
Photo by Danelle Bohane via Rue de Seine
11. Triangles in Trees
Photo by Amber Vickery Photography via Ruffled
12. Light Them Up
Photo by Brenner Liana via Hello May
13. An Elegant Ode
Invitations by Copper Willow via Utterly Engaged
14. Eclectic Escort Cards
Photo by Erin Kunkel via Martha Stewart Weddings
15. Catch a Seat
Photo by From SF With Love via Bridal Musings
16. Hippy Hues
Photo by Jessica Withey Photography via Bespoke Bride
17. Bright on White
Photo by Katie McGihon via Arrangements Design
18. Plate Up
Photo by Crisanta Mecate-Lopez of Infiniti Foto via Wedding Chicks
19. Beached Backdrop
Photo by Holly Gardner Photography via Every Last Detail
20. Gypsy Picnic
Photo by Mariel Hannah via Magnolia Rouge
Aren't they beautiful, such lovely things to make and adapt yourself with your bridal party – I'm having a bit of an obsession with tapestry rings at the moment (they're so versatile!)
Let us know if you're incorporating dreamcatchers into your wedding, we'd love to hear about it.
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