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Hi, loves! Emma here. If you are an avid reader like me, you will enjoy putting together your book themed wedding from start to finish — including showing off your favorite series or title with guests. A book themed wedding — also known as a library themed or literary themed wedding — is a great opportunity to share your love of literary classics and makes a surprisingly fun and creative wedding theme. We especially love Harry Potter, Alice In Wonderland, or The Great Gatsby themed weddings, but you don’t have to be too picky and choose just one. Your book themed wedding can include anything you’d like.

To help you envision a beautifully crafted book themed wedding, we’ve rounded up fifty of our favorite ideas. You’ll find library card save the dates, book themed wedding invitations, unique guest book ideas, hanging decorations, book bursts, a creative ring pillow, the most amazing bouquets made from book pages (seriously!), boutonnieres, table decorations, place cards, table numbers, and more. There’s a whole lot of amazingness ahead because I went a little nuts and love bookish things.

And, since I am always thinking coffee is a good idea (and I just recently tried the strongest brew in the world — it’s crazy caffeinated), let’s just say nothing goes better with a book themed wedding quite like a coffee bar at your wedding. It’s cozy, warm, and inviting — just like snuggling up under one of these giant chunky blankets that are all the rage to read a good book. (P.S. What are you reading right now? I need recommendations!) Coffee wedding favors also tie in well with this particular wedding theme.

And since we’re crazy in love with giveaways around here, we’re also giving away one of these finds! We’ve teamed up with Root To Vine to give away a set of three hanging book bursts. You’ll see it below in the list, with an entry form at the end of this post. These book bursts are great as hanging wedding decor at your ceremony, reception, or your bridal shower.

Okay… on to the list + the giveaway! Enjoy!

Best Book Themed Wedding Ideas

We told you about these amazing library card bridal shower invitations recently and we also love Foreword Press‘ library card save the date. What a fantastic way to kick off the theme:

If a book cover is more your style, try these book themed wedding invitations spotted at Whimsically Inked:

by whimscially inkedThey even offer these creative bookmark save the dates for guests! From here.

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Other notable book themed wedding invitations include these colorful library theme wedding invitations…

by miss design berry inc

… classic Penguin book wedding invitations…

by feel good invites

… or this library theme wedding invitations set!

by freckled fox printsThese themed invitations include a response card that looks like a real library card…

by freckled fox prints… and matching thank you cards to tie it all together!

by freckled fox prints

When guests arrive at your ceremony, they’ll be greeted with thoughtfully themed decorations. For instance, a book page wreath be displayed on entryway doors to your ceremony…

by roseflower

… or if you’re outdoors, hang these decorations from trees in your woodland or dreamy garden wedding! By Root To Vine.

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by hereGuests will be greeted with a wedding welcome sign…

by amy sharp design

… as they take their seats and grab a library themed wedding program…

by penny black post

… and toss confetti from these book page cones!

by blanco canvas

You’ll want to carry one of these insanely gorgeous paper book bouquets (from Anthology On Main). I want these just because! They’re so beautiful.

by anthology on main

by anthology on main

by anthology on main

by anthology on main

or one of these (from Diddlebug):

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Bridesmaids will want to carry these book page bouquets…

by thee paper girl

by anthology on main

… and your groomsmen will definitely need to wear book page boutonnieres.

by anthology on main

If you want, groomsmen can even wear these awesome neckties:

by crooked smile creation

Your flower girl will love to wear a paper corsage made from book pages, like this…

by diddlebug

… or one of these paper bouquets instead!

by diddlebug

And finally, toss the traditional ring pillow and have your ring bearer carry the rings in one of these cool wooden book boxes:

by pepper’s paperie

Now, the ceremony has ended, you’re proclaimed Mr and Mrs, and it’s time for the party to start! Let’s talk about book themed wedding ideas for the reception.

Best Book Themed Wedding Ideas: The Reception

Greet your guests to the reception with these creative book themed wedding ideas we’ve found. I can’t honestly choose a favorite.

For starters, there’s this adorable mini book garland (from Root To Vine)…

by root to vine

… these book page table numbers (also from Root To Vine)…

by root to vine

These hanging book bursts (our giveaway pick!) also by Root To Vine.

by root to vine

… these escort cards in a library card catalog box (via Smitten Paper Boutique)…

by smitten paper boutique

… these mini book place cards from The Bird and the Beard)…

by the bird and the beard

… this Mr and Mrs book art for the head table (from BookArt4U)…

by book art 4 u

… this “Please Sign the Guest Book” book themed library sign (from Miss Design Berry Inc.)…

by miss design berry inc.

… and this cool library card wedding guest book (by Binding Bee).

by binding bee

Other book themed wedding ideas for guest books include this charming book inspired print (by Sara A Art):

by sara a art

… or this print from HelloAm.

by hello am

Around your reception space, guests will love the romantic lighting from your book themed wedding luminaries (by Olden Designs)…

by olden designs

… a vintage stack of books to incorporate into your book themed wedding centerpiece design (via My Little Somethings)…

by my little somethings

… these library card menus (from The Bird and the Beard)…

by the bird and the beard

… these place cards by Swoon Party Shop…

by swoon party shop

… and these adorable bookmark favors guests will actually use! By The Bird and the Beard.

by the bird and the beard

Top your wedding cake with this book themed wedding cake topper from Lovebirds Goods:

by lovebirds goodsCute, isn’t it?!

by lovebirds goods

Or adorn your wedding cake with these vintage book fondant embellishments (by Seasonably Adorned):

by seasonably adorned

Instead of a traditional card box, use this ultra cool Harry Potter wedding card box instead! By Visual Distortion.

by visual distortion

Include this adorable love story print with a library theme (from I Met Him On A Sunday) as part of your decor on your guest book table or escort card table.

by i met him on a sunday

Use this garland anywhere you see fit (by La Mia Casa):

by la mia casa

And take a look at these insanely creative book page figures. These are so intricate! By The Poet Trees.

by the poet trees

by the poet trees

Wow. That’s serious artistry! Since it’s made of paper, it also makes an incredible 1st wedding anniversary gift. (See also: a href=”/gifts/anniversary-gifts-by-year/”>27 Amazing Anniversary Gifts by Year.)

Toast to each other with these unique book page toasting flutes (from Sara Davis Designs):

by sara davis designs

And sprinkle these book page petals anywhere you see fit. By Burlap and Bling Studio.

by burlap and bling studio

Another favor we love? These classic literary cover matchboxes. So cool! By Studio Portmanteau.

by studio portmanteau

Now, as the bride, you need something extra cool to remind you of your book themed wedding, am I right? This book clutch is a fun idea. By Chick Lit Designs.

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Check out the back!

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And this locket with quote from Wuthering Heights on the inside! It can be worn as a necklace or wrapped around your bouquet handle. It even serves as your something blue! By DSP Davey.

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Then, of course, this Jane Eyre garter, too! By DSP Davey.

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These book themed wedding gifts are fun for bridesmaids, including these phone covers (by Chick Lit Designs):

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by chick lit designs

by chick lit designs

These book cover purses…

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by bookclutch

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by krukru studio books

by bagsy me first

by krukru studio books

by bagsy me first

And this book clutch is my absolute favorite:

by bagsy me first

… and these cover printed zip bags are cool, too!

by missachet bags

Cute necklaces — like these miniature book necklaces with leather covers! — make a fun thematic gift…

by red thread bindery

… or this beautiful book locket with swallow bird (from Marolsha):

by marolsha

I also love this pendant shaped necklace.

by vintage ooak designs

Or, this crazy creative library card print scarf. I can think of ten bookworms I know who would love this as a gift.

by cyberoptix

by cyberoptix

And last but not least, for a unique groomsmen gift they’ll love: buy this hollow book flask holder. It will look great with the included flask or any of these groomsmen flasks. By Hollow Book Co.

by hollow book coThere are more hollow book styles here, too!

And there you have it! Now that you know how to plan a literary themed wedding. What do you think of this list?

Discuss: Are you planning a book themed wedding?

We hope you enjoy these book themed wedding ideas and can put them to good use! If you do plan a book themed wedding, be sure to let us know what ideas you chose.

Happy Planning!

xo
Emma