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Library-Themed Wedding. Ideas Welcomed!

Hetty — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:27:23 GMT

My daughter is getting married next spring and wants a library-themed wedding. The venue lends itself well, with dark paneled walls, three fireplaces, lots of vintage charm. So far we are using books and candles for the centerpieces. Each table will feature one particular book. The books we are using are leather bound with ornately decorated spines. The favors will be bookmarks we are making by photographing the spines of the featured books, printing on good card stock and adding tassels. No actual books will be harmed in this process.

Any other ideas for the wedding? Need thoughts on invitations, save-the-date cards, table assignment cards, fireplace mantle decor, cake, etc. We are not wealthy, so inexpensive and/or handmade by us is important.

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FastDogWalker2 — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:33:44 GMT

Very clever idea! Sorry, I don't have anything great to add but I bet you could find some ideas on Pinterest. Best wishes to all!

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Hetty — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:43:59 GMT

Thanks, FastDogWalker2! I've been stalking Pinterest for ideas and that has been helpful. I've discovered there are many creative people on the Q boards, so I am tapping into the brain trust here, too.

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SunValley — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:44:23 GMT

What a wonderful theme!

Place a card catalog on the guest book table. Fill the catalog with empty cards suitable for guests to use to write memories of this special day and/or best wishes to the couple. You might find a way to note the guest name & # for table assigment as well as using the card to write a note to the couple.

Scatter beautiful cups and saucers filled with candies, flowers or scented petals (I always want to drink tea in my posh library) on the mantels or tables. Or use a lovely tea pot with flowers for decor.

Book carts could be dolled up with tule and ribbons and used to hold drinks or plates and utensils if you are serving a buffet supper.

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ahoymate — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:52:34 GMT

Odd theme for a wedding, IMO. Martha Stewart Weddings would be a good resource for you.

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Hetty — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:56:27 GMT

Oh SunValley, those are fantastic ideas. I know my daughter will love the idea of having the guest write memories/wishes. I've been looking for old wooden card file drawers and they are expensive. I've found metal ones at our local antique mall, but I'm not sure if I will use them. Still looking for wood... I'm the queen of tea cups and pots and have a nice collection of vintage. Not sure why I didn't think of that, but this is perfect. Thanks! You've got me going!

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RainyDayGal — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:57:10 GMT

I wouldn't call it ""odd"". Different. Original. It sounds fun to me.

How did they choose the theme?

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RealQuiet — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:05:44 GMT

n/m

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Katiesmom — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:06:56 GMT

I just googled ""library themed wedding"" and there are a ton of ideas. I'll post a few...

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Katiesmom — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:09:12 GMT

Photo invites:

Save the date:

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Mistreatedbycs — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:09:29 GMT

A library like a public library or a home library?

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Katiesmom — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:10:48 GMT

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Katiesmom — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:14:21 GMT

Tables named after books:

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Katiesmom — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:17:16 GMT

Invite:

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Hetty — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:17:30 GMT

Both bride and groom come from teachers and they are in education, as well. Books are important to all of us and we love libraries. We were enchanted with the idea of a library setting that could have come from an old country estate. Posh, but well-worn, vintage. It is a fun theme.

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LooPY — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:17:45 GMT

I think it's delightful, elegant and refined, and evokes an image of a wedding held at a gallery--not odd at all! The first thing that came to mind was the 1958 movie "Bell, Book and Candle"--wedding bells, books and candles. The only problem is, who would remember it, or even have heard of it?! (Well, besides me!) Back to the drawing board.......! I love SunValley's ideas!

ETA--Ooh--and Katiesmom's, too!!

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Katiesmom — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:18:58 GMT

Love the ""bound together"" theme:

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traveler — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:21:00 GMT

All the parts are available at Michaels Crafts and how to is at Michaels.com as Orchid & Peony on book. Actually the books are boxes, available in different sizes and different titles.

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colliegirls — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:21:44 GMT

Sounds like a great venue! Some of the suggestions given here are great ideas!

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Katiesmom — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:21:56 GMT

Maybe you can use this saying somehow...