Tell your wedding love story through the romantic design of a vintage book and literature themed wedding. Stacks of vintage book volumes nestled in a moss runner that runs the length of the dining table, along with wood tiled letters and a stunning seating chart all add to the nostalgic charm of this unique wedding theme. There's even a delectable two-bite appetizer designed just for this occasion, the pairing of brie and raspberry spells delicious.
Your wedding is all about your love story, and there is no better way to express a love of modern vintage style books and literature, than with a unique book theme, with decor elements focused on words, elegant lettering, books and book pages, and vintage touches.
Start With Chapter One
Your seating chart can easily reflect your book inspired wedding theme; this Chapter Book Seating Chart is fashioned from a few basic craft supplies, and has a very elegant finished look of realistic books, their pages curling with age, laid against a bed of soft green moss. A Distressed Wood Easel Chalkboard offers guests gentle instruction on how to locate their seats for the big celebration. A stack of old books is a perfect table accent. Here, a Book Page Flower Bouquet with the couple's initial is laid across the top of the stack.
This Table Tells a Story
The rich, warm color palette of ivory paired with red, orange and yellow ranunculus and grapevine balls tells a color story of the happy couple and their favorite tones. A script wedding table runner is doubled in width and topped with a moss table runner.
A homey galvanized metal tray with handles is the perfect centerpiece base for more vintage books, and a stained wood flower box tied with lace ribbon adds elegance as it's filled to overflowing with vibrant floral blooms.
A Pretty Pair of Napkins
Pretty Bloom luncheon napkin and beverage napkin are the perfect marriage of ivory and brown, in keeping with the neutral and warm tones of the design and tucked together inside each crystal wine glass. The peachy colors of the flowers in these napkins was the basis for the florals in this design. Taking your theme from the design of the tableware or a decor piece, and sticking to a color palette is a great way to ensure your finished table looks fabulous.
As part of this unique wedding tablescape, torn book pages were tucked into the moss table runner. Mercury glass flower vases and ornate gold plates reflect light in a subdued way, and complement one another beautifully, adding shine and a touch of glamour to the look.
All Signs Point to Love
Making the wedding cake part of the decorative touches is a great way to stretch your wedding budget. Here the cake has been displayed on a vintage secretary, decorated with a beautiful Love Story Wood Sign. Over sized armchairs for the bride and groom to take photos and sign their marriage certificate are a nice touch that lend a feeling of a library. All of these design elements combined create a warm and inviting atmosphere, that is perfect for creating an intimate wedding for a small group of friends and family. It's also a lovely rehearsal dinner theme.
Place Cards and Platters of Palate Pleasers
When the dinner hour arrives, treat your guests to the delectable bite that is our Brie and Raspberry Crostini. The crushed pistachios and honeycomb are the secret ingredients to this crowd pleasing appetizer. Kraft bookmarks are embellished with Jute Twine Tassels, while gold cutlery adorns the side of the place setting, gathered with a delicate lace ribbon. Extra portions of the first course are presented on an elegant oval silvertone platter.
It's The Little Things
Small touches don't have to cost much to add understated elegance to your wedding decor. These simple, versatile grapevine balls are accented with the addition of just a few adhesive pearls and look as pretty as flowers. They provide height and fullness to the tablescape without obstructing the view. Mercury glass floral vases glinting in the light and echo the larger floral centerpiece.
The moss table runner adds the color of greenery with a cozy woodland feel that is reminiscent of story books.
A Cleverly Phrased Menu To Charm Guests
Let your creativity run wild when you select a unique wedding theme like a book themed celebration. Menus are a delightful way to inject a little fun and humor into the dinner hour. Use a variety of fun plays on words to transform the names of menu selections into clever plays on classic book titles. Print them on semi transparent library card outlined paper for a detailed touch.
A True Love Story Never Ends
The sentiment expressed on this Love Story wood sign says true love never ends, and its true. The words are so pretty spelled out and matched up with a white cake topped with fresh flowers and greenery, and a stack of vintage books.
Whether you prefer the classics, a good romance, or novels filled with suspense, you can be sure to find many ways to add your personal style and touches to your wedding day with these book themed wedding ideas. Happy planning, and may you live Happily Ever After!
