Afternoon Slice | Literary Loves
Wednesday September 22nd, 2010
As a book-lover, I’ve always been curious about how to approach a literature-themed wedding. I was excited to start researching different literary prospects, and I’m very pleased with my findings!
“The pleasant place of all festivity.” —Lord Byron
- Why not host your wedding at your favorite author’s home? Check out the literary landmarks of: Edith Wharton, Ernest Hemingway, Margaret Mitchell , and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
“Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.” —Shakespeare
- Don’t forget those old fashioned taste buds of yours! Try some period-specific delicacies.
“Clothing the palpable and familiar.” —Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- Try dressing your favorite literary period! Check out these awesome vintage wedding attire vendors: A Vintage Wedding,The Frock, Posh Girl Vintage, Vintageous, and Blue Velvet Vintage.
Here are some extra ideas to make your literary extravaganza even more spectacular!
“Divine Ideas below.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Assign vocabulary seating arrangements, as photographed by Archibald Photography!
- Recite your favorite quotes during your reception or use them as center pieces, as photographed by Elemental Weddings! (below, left)
- Create your own fairytale backdrop, as photographed by gumgirl. (center)
- Toss paper bouquets by WhetherPaperworks featured on Etsy. (right)
- Play scrabble with your significant for your engagement shot, as photographed by Jennifer Hughes (below left & center)!
- Have guests shower you with novel confetti from anovelamore featured on Etsy (right).
- Create your wedding arch out of two bookcases (connect the arch with garland and flowers).
- Hand out autographed copies of your own novel for party favors.
Most importantly, bookworms, have fun with it!
