Bookworm brides, you'll want to see this! We're not ashamed to admit we have a nerdy side, and we think book- and library-inspired details would make any engagement party, bridal shower, or wedding that much more of a page-turner. So if you're a bookworm like us, dive into these ideas for adding literary charm to your big-day celebrations.
Have each table be a different chapter with a decorative index showing the seat assignments.
A blend of cotton and book pages make for a dreamy and unusual bouquet alternative.
Add flowers and candles to a book centerpiece for a romantic setting.
Use old books as creative frames for pics of you and your love or of couples in the two families.
Give your guests something to read during the downtime between the ceremony and the reception.
Use Penguin books to inspire booklets for your guests with details about the couple.
Have the party in an actual library to really wow your friends and family.
Use vintage crates to hold piles of books as decor for a backyard soiree.
Incorporate paper flowers made from book pages in the floral centerpieces.
Hardcover books with retro lettering make for perfect table signs for a 1920s-themed wedding.
Purchase vintage library cards from Etsy or eBay for seating assignments.
Stack pretty books as easy centerpieces with the table numbers on top.
Use you and your man's favorite books for personalized table decor.
Book pages make fun cones to hold candy or other goodies at the party.
Have someone crafty make a paper-flower bouquet for the bride-to-be.
A vintage library card filing cabinet is the perfect party decoration.
Books as centerpieces do double duty — they're pretty and your guests can always read if there's downtime in between the ceremony and the reception.
If the party is small, have it in a bookstore for a sweet book-filled setting.
Don't forget about the bathrooms at your wedding — add some minimal decor with some personalized books.
Stack books on your dessert table to give your sweet treats some height.
Collect used books at a flea market or swap meet for a cheap and personalized favor idea. Give books hand-picked for each guest.
Paint a phrase or you and your fiancé's names on hanging used books for a sign that makes a statement.
Write the names of your guests on book spines for clever and decorative seating assignments.
Take a cue from these lawyer lovebirds who decorated the reception with law school textbooks and incorporate books from your own romantic past into your big day.
Use a cute book icon on your good like these book-stamped coasters.
Use book pages to create pretty hearts for centerpieces that show the love.
A vintage typewriter makes great decor, but it also can be used as a guestbook.
Use a book display to show what flavor the cupcakes are.
Get in touch with your crafty side by decoupaging book pages onto candles.
Use the books for visual interest when taking the standard bridal shoe pics.
Placing the ring in the spine of the book leads to some gorgeous photos.
Choose some books with brightly colored spines to create a colorful backdrop as a contrast to the white dress.
Book art is very common; you can fold each page of a book a certain way to create 3D shapes.
Why have basic invitations when you can send your friends a book-themed wedding invitation?
Libraries can also be a cool location for a wedding photo shoot.
While books may not be considered typical wedding decor, they can add a quirky charm to the atmosphere.
Seamlessly integrate your favorite childhood novels like Harry Potter into your wedding.
Highlight your ring and boutonnière by placing them on a book that is resting on a piece of cloth. All the layers add to the gorgeous aesthetic of the photo.