Book Wedding Ideas

Paint the table numbers right on the books for a quirky tablescape.

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Give your guests something read during the down time between the ceremony and the reception.

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Use actual book pages to print your invitations on.

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Write the names of your guests on book spines for clever and decorative seating assignments.

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Have coloring books and crayons in jars for the kids' tables.

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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.

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Enlist an artist's help to carve out phrases in an old book.

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Group vintage books by color for a fun twist.

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Use the books for visual interest when taking the standard bridal shoe pics.

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Stack books on your dessert table to give your sweet treats some height.

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Use a cluster of books tied with a ribbon for centerpiece decor.

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A blend of cotton and book pages make for a dreamy and unusual bouquet alternative.

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Don't forget about the bathrooms at your wedding — add some minimal decor with some personalized books.

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A cake gets wordy with book page decorations. You could also use book pages to make flags for cupcakes!

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Use you and your man's favorite books for personalized table decor.

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Wrap book pages around the napkins with the names of the guests.

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Purchase vintage library cards from Etsy or eBay for seating assignments.

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Book pages make for an unexpected seat covering.

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Use vintage crates to hold piles of books as decor for a backyard soiree.

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If the party is small, have it in a bookstore for a sweet book-filled setting.

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Book pages can be crafted into all sorts of garlands and decor.

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Incorporate paper flowers made from book pages in the floral centerpieces.

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A vintage library card filing cabinet is the perfect party decoration.

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Make fans out of book pages to decorate your dessert table.

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Scattered book pages make a gorgeous cascading table runner.

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Party guests can write words of wisdom and sweet notes in a vintage book for the couple to read before the big day.

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If you want the look to be crisp, cover all the books with white paper.

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Have someone crafty make a paper-flower bouquet for the bride-to-be.

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Use book pages to create pretty hearts for centerpieces that show the love.

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A vintage typewriter makes great decor, but it also can be used as a guestbook.

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These DIY succulent vases are made from old books!

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Old bookcases make for a great photo backdrop.

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Book pages make fun cones to hold candy or other goodies at the party.

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Use vintage library filing cards for your guest's seating assignments.

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Stack pretty books as easy centerpieces with the table numbers on top.

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Use old books as creative frames for pics of you and your man or of couples in the two families.

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Get in touch with your crafty side by decoupaging book pages onto candles.

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Paint a phrase or you and your fiancé's names on hanging used books for a sign that makes a statement.

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Have the party in an actual library to really wow your friends and family.

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Collect used books at a flea market or swap meet for a cheap and personalized favor idea. Give books hand-picked for each guest.

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Have each table be a different chapter with a decorative index showing the seat assignments.

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Use a cute book icon on your good like these book-stamped coasters.

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Give your guests an invite that doubles as a bookmark. Even cuter if it features a pic of you and your man in a bookstore or library.

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