What Inspires Me: Books #2

I love seeing books at a wedding, especially if the venue speaks to books or books are part of the couple's story. Imagine a wedding held in a library or a study. Think of high school sweethearts who met for the first time in the library.

Books remind me of my mother and my father. When I was growing up, my dad would read to my mom. He also read to us. The four of us would gather round him on the couch and hear tales of Alice and a white rabbit. Of a Hobbit.

There's so many ways books can be incorporated into a wedding. With the invitations.

Credits (left to right clockwise): Letterpress invitations designed by Brad and Sara at Constellation & Co. spotted on Paper Crave; Book invitations spotted on Paper Mojo; Antique book-inspired invitations designed by Jennifer Lane Graphic Design, photographed by Rachael Nicole Photography, spotted on Oh So Beautiful Paper.

As table numbers and centerpieces.

Credits (left to right clockwise): Wooden table numbers photographed by Jen Huang Photography, spotted on 100 Layer Cake; Scrabble table numbers photographed by Jeff Wallace, spotted on The Sweetest Occasion from Green Wedding Shoes; Table display photographed by Sloan Photographers, spotted on Ruffled.

Did you have books at your wedding? How did you feature them?

What Inspires Me: Books

cubes and I both love to read and we like to cook. We have a bookcase in our living room overflowing with vintage books from my gram and gramp, new and vintage cookbooks, and graphic novels. Our unpacked office is filled with goodies such as James Joyce. My sewing/scrapbooking niche is overflowing with books on photography, color, imaging, type, etc.

With the trend towards more personalized weddings, more and more bibliophiles are going to showcase their love of books. Here are some of my favorite uses of books in weddings and/or decor.

Photography Credit: Mary Kate McKenna Photography via Every Last Detail

Photography Credit: Ashley and Jason of Ashley Maxwell Photography via The Bride's Cafe

Photography Credit: A Wrinkle in Time Photography via Sparkle and Hay
(Check out the blog for more details about the books the bride chose and how she acquired them.)


Photography Credit: Ashley and Jason of Ashley Maxwell Photography via The Bride's Cafe

Photography Credit: Laurie Peacock via Inspirations & Creations

Incorporating books

I grew up surrounded by books. My dad's bookcases contained history, science fiction, politics, and more. My mom's bookcases contained art, accounts from early pioneer women, interior design, cookbooks, and more.

Early on I latched onto the idea of incorporating cookbooks into our design. Oh Lovely Day noted that vintage books were appearing everywhere.

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I've seen some neat uses of books beyond centerpieces by brides. Starting with the upcycling of a vintage book for use as a day planner (DIY Tutorial on Just Something I Made).

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For wedding invitations (seen on The Violet Hours).

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For a guest book (DIY Tutorial on Ruffled).

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For escort cards.

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Do you have a love of books? Are you incorporating them into your wedding? How?