Literary Wedding Ideas for Book Lovers
May 6, 2026
For couples who bonded over books, a literary wedding theme is perfect. Learn how to incorporate your love of reading into every detail.
A literary wedding allows you to celebrate your favorite stories. Design your invitations to look like old library cards or book plates. Use a quote from your favorite novel. Choose readings from beloved books for your ceremony — poetry, novel excerpts, or children's stories all work beautifully. Use books as part of your decor: stack vintage books as centerpieces and use book pages to make paper flowers or garlands. For escort cards, write guest names on library cards or bookmark-shaped cards. For your cake, decorate it to look like a stack of books. For favors, give out a favorite book, a bookmark, or literary quote coasters. Set up a bookshelf photo booth backdrop.
