35 BEST IDEAS beautiful backyard boho chic birthday party
Welcome to this post where I have curated a list of 30 ideas for creating the ultimate beautiful bohemian party in your own backyard!
Whether this is a dinner party or a relaxed afternoon affair, I have loads of boho party ideas for how to decorate the outdoor space, activities to run and little details to include so that this party becomes truly magical!
I’m Zoe and on this site, I love creating and sharing ideas for party themes, decorations and entertainment. I hope my love shines through in these ideas!
Backyard Boho Chic Party Ideas
1. Moroccan lanterns and candles
Moroccan-style lanterns are stunningly intricate, and the coloured glass casts a warm, boho-style glow out into your garden. Decorate the garden with a mix of Moroccan lanterns and candles in glass jars for the beautiful natural-looking candle flicker. Lanterns and candles are essential in the bohemian decor playbook!
2. Colourful glass bottles on the table
Colourful glass bottles as vases or filled with drinking water as part of the table place setting are a perfect fit with boho style and a change to mix some colour in with more typically neutral and earthy tones.
3. Low table setting with floor cushions
A low down, long table, set with a beautiful eclectic mix of crockery is a perfect homenian vibe. Low seating and floor cushions to lounge on instantly create a relaxed and welcoming setting, fitting perfectly with the boho vibe.
4. Outdoor tapestry and rugs
Rugs, woven fabrics, throws and blankets in a mix of complementing, warm, boho colours are another great idea for perfect boho decor. Borrow these from friends and family, lightly clashing colours add to the vibe! The textured fabric creates a very rich luxurious feel
5. Boho dreamcatchers as decor
Dreamcatchers are beautiful and one of my favourite boho decoration symbols, there is something very magical about them. Hang them from trees and let them blow in the breeze.
6. Flower crown-making station.
Using a single ring of wire, some string and fresh cut or forage flowers, you can create beautiful flower crowns! having the guest creat and then wear the theme will look beautiful, and make the guest a part of the bohemian theme decorations! Se up a table with flowers and greenery such as eucalyptus or other greens into which you can wrap the flowers.
7. Mason Jars filled with lemonade
Fresh lemonade in mason jars is a classic party drink and perfectly in line with this fresh and natural theme! Have plenty of ice at hand to make them extra refreshing and use fresh fruit to garnish.
8. Live acoustic music.
A huge part of the vibe for any party is the music, and live acoustic music would be a perfect fit.
9. Fire pit with cozy seating.
Create seating spaces around a big fireplace where close friends can snuggle in together, chatting, watching the flames and toasting marshmallows. Fill it with cushions and blankets for extra warmth.
10. Henna tattoo artist.
Having a live henna artist could be so much fun. Not only can guests get a beautiful design done, but watching the art works develop is part of the entertainment. Again this is a beautiful ancient art form, and uses natural dyes in earthy colours, perfectly complimenting the theme.
11. Hessian table runner
Hessian as a table runner is a great way to introduce more textures to the party. It looks beautiful with a plain white dinner plate or a metallic plate look, and you can tie sections of the hessian fabric into table centrepieces to make the whole look cohesive and tie it together.
12. Fern and eucalyptus garland decorations
Greenery is a staple on many summer tablescapes, and beautiful garlands hanging over and across the table are a stunning focal point for the party, especially if you intertwine them with flowers and string lights. You can often buy this greenery from flower shops or grocery stores making it an affordable decoration that will look stunning.
13. DIY tie-dye station.
One lovely idea for entertainment is to have craft stations around the garden Tie-dye is a simple but super beautiful craft that everyone can get involved in whether they want to dye t-shirts, tote bags or scarves.
You could have some planet materials ready and let guests create and drop their tied bundles into the dye, let it soak for an hour (or however long the instructions suggest) and then hang it up on a line for everyone to see the beautiful patterns.
Using a natural terracotta dye for this would be a wonderful touch, although sometimes natural dues need longer soaking so it depends on the length of your party!
14. Feather and bead crafting for a perfect backyard boho chic party vibe
Having another craft table set with string feathers and beads is another lovely project that guests can get involved in, creating necklaces or stunning wind charms. You can encourage them to hang their creation on a line for everyone to admire over the course of the evening.
15. Boho-chic table settings in natural materials
Boho chic means any mix of plates, bowls and cups, but with some unifying themes, be that colour or fabric or whatever. If you has mismatching rockers, pic the three main colours and match them to napkins or place settings or centrepieces to ties the look together.
16. Backyard boho-chic tarot card readings.
Having a mystical tent with tarot reading and fortune telling is a charming idea to add some magic and spirituality to the party.
17. Outdoor drum circle.
You can hire drumming groups to run drum circles, which are meditative musical experiences and lovely for anyone to get involved in.
18. Bohemian-themed photobooth.
A photobooth does not quite fit the boho vibe, but a photo set up with a boho background is still a perfect way to capture lovely memories from the day and have a bit of fun! you could hand the pictures on a washing line with pegs to display for the rest of the party before guests take them home.
19. Big bunches of fresh flowers and flower garlands hung around the space at different heights
Flowers are a beautiful, refreshing decorational touch to any party, and having them hanging gives the sensation that the decoration for the party is all around you, and you are immersed in the bohemian vibe!
20. Backyard Boho-chich party cocktails and mocktails.
Boho theme them by serving in colourful glasses and adding fresh fruit and herbs such as rosemary and mint as garnishes.
21. Chill-out lounge area with cozy blankets and big fluffy pillows on wood pallets
Using palettes to create an elevated lounge area will help zone out sections of the party for a more intimate feel.
22. Handmade dreamcatcher-making workshop.
On the same table as the string feather and bead crafts, you can have instructions printed online about how to make your own dream catcher! Let people use their creativity and see what they come up with. Try to encourage guests to hang up their dreamcatchers for display before taking them home, it would be lovely to see them developing over the course of the night!
23. Fairy lights
Fairy lights, or string lights everywhere will light up the space, and cast a very magical glow! this is a must for boho decorations.
24. Vintage camper photo booth.
These are so aesthetic and would be an epic backdrop for party photos. They are available to hire, keep an eye out for places to hire near you.
25. Aromatic incense and essential oils.
DIffuse essential oils linked with romance, such as: Australian Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Absolute, Rose, and Vanilla.
26. Earthy and natural color scheme.
We suggest plant greens, neural tablecloths and runners and deep oranges, khaki and navy blue for everything else…or any variation of this rich, natural colour palette.
27. Barefoot dancing on the grass.
This is a perfect way of getting all the senses involved in the dancing, and is a great, refreshing feeling
28. Outdoor yoga or meditation session.
Play a video or get a teacher in to run a short yoga or mediation stretch and elevate session, heightening the vibe and energy of the party.
29. A chic boho naked cake
These are very popular online, forget smothering the cake the icing, instead, dust it with icing sugar and cover it with fresh fruit and herbs. It will look stunning!
30. Macrame plant hangers.
These are a piece of art unto themselves and a lovely way to layer the height of decorations in the garden.
31. Leaf place cards
I have seen these on Pinterest before and thought they looked brilliant! Find large flat leaves, press them, and then use a posca pen marker to write-on people’s names in white ink. Perfect for an outdoor summer party!
32. Guitar or acoustic jam session.
If you know there are some musical people coming to the party, ask them to bring instruments and let them have a jamming session – what a treat for the rest of the guests to hear! It’s very spontaneous and creates a real in-the-moment feeling.
33. A balloon arch decorated with fairy lights
Although you might not immediately associate balloons with a natural boho look, shimmery satin balloons look beautiful and as the sun goes down, stringing them with fairy lights create a super magical look for this bohemian backyard dinner party.
34. Boho-themed piñata filled with goodies.
A pinata is great because it’s lovely and decorative, but also a game to play later in the party. There are some beautiful pinatas on sale in Etsy that could perfectly complement the colour scheme you have chosen!
35. DIY astrology station
Have some online printed astrology sheets for people to read their horoscopes for the week, and learn about their star signs and birthday charts. Whether or not you believe in it, it’s a fun activity, and it creates an other-worldy atmosphere!
What makes a backyard boho chic party fabulous?
When the host is enjoying themselves! I generally suggest 3 specials ways to create an atmosphere at any party, and that is lighting, music and the vibe of the host!
From 10 minutes before the party starts, you should be enjoying yourself, barefoot on the grass with a drink in your hand, having a brilliant party time and bringing the party atmosphere. Anything else is a bonus!
Goodluck with your backyard boho chic party!
I hope you found some inspiration from these theme ideas. It could also work perfectly as a baby shower or bachelorette party theme with some small adaptations!
Have a brilliant time celebrating and good luck with things! Zoe x
