Before Karla and Nick were even engaged, they went on a road trip to Big Bend National Park and immediately knew they would want to get married there one day. The couple wanted their desert wedding to be as low-key and close to their own bohemian style as possible, so they invited their very closest family and friends to join them on a casual hike to their gorgeous ceremony spot in the park. From the bride’s cold shoulder Free People gown to her DIY desert bouquet, we can’t get enough of Karla’s country boho look! The brilliant Sam Hugh Photography captured every majestic moment of this couple’s day, including spectacular post-ceremony portraits over a canyon.
The Couple:
Karla and Nick
The Wedding:
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Being able to share such a beautiful place that held such importance to us with those closest to us was most important to us while planning.

The wedding vibe was chosen based on the location Big Bend National Park; the desert, Mexico, Texas, bohemian, and country. The bride made the boutonnières, corsages, and her bouquet from artificial flowers. Artificial flowers were used so as not to alter the ecosystem of the park. The bride also created the table setting and cake topper from items she’d found or made.

For favors, the guests received screen printed handkerchiefs done by the bride’s close friend.

The first look was definitely the most memorable part of the day. With all the planning and s...