We’re major bookworms here at Equally Wed and have a weakness for library-inspired details, which is why we were completely smitten with the ideas that TresSugar came up with for a book-themed event. Fellow book lovers, dive into these 10 page-turning Dewey Decimal details to add a dose of literary charm to your big day celebrations (p.s. you’ll want to bookmark these!):

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Tell your personal love story by labeling each table with a different chapter at the reception with a decorative index showing the seat assignments.

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It’s certainly fitting to get married in a locale that houses thousands of love stories. Wow friends and family by having your event in your local library, a la Carrie Bradshaw’s original plan in the  Sex and the City movie.

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Add literary charm to your centerpieces by stacking books, topped with table numbers. Add some personal touches by using you and your new spouse’s hardback favorites.

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Infuse vintage library style with card catalogs to hold your guests’ seating assignments, or create boxes to resemble them as brides Jenna and Christina did.

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Sweets look even sweeter when wrapped in stories! Wrap book pages into cones and fill with candy or other goodies to give out as favors.

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Let guests type out their well wishes in old-school fashion—with a vintage typewriter.

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Have someone crafty make a paper-flower bouquet.

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Enlist your crafty friend to turn beloved books into garlands and decor for a backdrop that’s like a fairytale.

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

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This book page decorated cake is the perfect dessert for a happy ending.

Be sure to check out TresSugar’s 20 other ideas for a book-themed wedding!

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