14 Unique Literary Wedding Decor Every Book Lover Must Have On Their Big Day

By Sharanya Manola Last Updated: Sep 20, 2016 | 18:01:52 IST

Every bookworm deserves a literary wedding décor because not only it is an out-of-the box wedding theme, but also an expression of how important books have played a role in their lives.

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In fact, not just the wedding décor, book inspired details can be included in invitations, food (did you even think?!) or bridal showers or bachelorette party as well! 

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Do go through these fun and inspirational ideas and give us a huge shout-out if you would host a wedding like these fun people did!

#1. Vintage library card 

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Caricature of two nerds on Save the Date invitation is passé. Send a handmade (if you have time) or printed library card themed invitations instead. Just the very thought revives our memories from school days! 

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#2. A dreamy paper bouquet

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Wouldn’t it be just incredible to have a paper bouquet instead of the real ones that get crushed later? The best part is you can use it later in your new home! If you are thinking of making it yourself, don’t forget to check out this video that can help you make one on your own!

#3. Ring holders

Give those ornate ring holders a miss and get a ring holder made from a hardbound book cover. Cushion your rings in it and use it later as your jewellery box. What say? 

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#4. Scroll of vows

Get your vows written on a paper scroll and regardless of you being the bride or the groom, get down on your knees and woo your partner. Talk about melting hearts, eh? 

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#5. Name the tables after your favourite literary authors or characters 

The best part about a couple who love books is they can share their favourite authors and characters and relish that conversation. 

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#6. Gift your sweetheart a vintage copy of his/her favourite book

You can take this a step ahead and surprise them by reading out their favourite passage (if you do know!) in front of the guests. It can’t get any better, no?

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#7. Use books as table centerpieces

You don’t necessarily have to spoil your favourite ones as centre table pieces. Get dummies made and place candles in mason jars or a bouquet of paper flowers on top of them. 

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#8. Hand over tickets if you’re travelling to the wedding venue together in a bus!

And make sure there’s a perky quote behind each. You can ask the guests to read them out loud for the journey to become more interesting. 

#9. No flowers, but books to form an archway at the entrance

Nobody coming to your wedding would expect this except the ones who know the quirky nerdy side of you!

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#10. Get your guests to write for you

Yes, ask attendees to fill up a paper with whatever you wish for them say 1, 2, or 5 years down the line. The recipients will open these up whichever year box you drop them in! It will be as much fun for them as it will be you!

#11. Edible book cake!

Imagine getting a piece of your favourite book? Yummylicious! 

Talking of wedding cakes, check these: 10 Exotic Naked Wedding Cakes To Add A Chic Element To Your Wedding Menu

#12. Typewriter for décor

Typewriters give a nice, vintage style feel to the overall wedding decor, so why not play around a bit with this? 

#13. Crafted paper suspensions  

Like your weding ring holder, you can reuse these suspended literary decorations in your new home! It will add to the charm of a bookworm’s house!

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#14. Decoupage books onto candles

One of the coolest out-of-the-box ideas for a wedding, this sure will match the bookworm inside you! 

With so many incedibly unique literary wedding decor ideas, you sure will be spoilt for choices. So if you happen to be a bookworm, steal some from these and if you have a friend who is crazy about books, pass this on! 

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