Library Wedding Ideas: Centerpieces & Guestbooks

The idea of a library wedding has me thinking of all kinds of amazing centerpieces. Books afford so many different kinds of options for centerpieces, which can be a great alternative to flowers or a great complement to flowers. Old books can serves as the perfect centerpieces to accessorize your library wedding.

When I saw this photo on Jessica Claire's blog, I just fell in love with the idea. While I would hate to mutilate (for lack of a better word!) a book, I think this is just lovely for table numbers. I'd have to find some books that I didn't care for. At all.

Photo by Jessica Claire

This next project found on Green Wedding Shoes is adorable. I love the use of the card catalog for the guest sign-in area and as an alternative to a traditional guestbook. The card catalog can also be stocked with candies for your guests to pick up and nosh on while entering cocktail hour. I love the creative use of a card catalog!

Both sets by Heather Kincaid via Green Wedding Shoes

These are simple yet beautiful centerpieces using books and a globe. And in this case, you can just pick up old books from Goodwill or another thrift store and voila, a table is set!

Photos by Josh Goleman

I think this next centerpiece is so ingenious! I never would have thought to tuck in pages to create a whole new look for a centerpiece. It's gorgeous!

Photo by Erin Hearts Court via Once Wed

I love the use of an old typewriter for a guestbook. And the card catalog for escort cards? So smart! Perfect for a library wedding. And if you really knew your library science, maybe you could categorize using the Dewey Decimal system...

Photos by Brookelyn Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

How would you use books for a library wedding?

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

Tuesday Shoesday: Strappy Jimmy Choos

Who doesn't love a fabulous pair of Jimmy Choos?!

Photo by Jasmine Star

Library Wedding Inspiration: Venues

I don't know about you, but when I think about a library wedding, one of the first scenes I think of is from the Sex and the City movie, where Carrie is in her gorgeous Vivienne Westwood gown surrounded by her friends walking through the New York Public Library.

Photo via Story Book Wedding

So I thought I'd find some beautiful library venues perfect for a book inspired wedding.

And why not start with the gorgeous New York Public Library?

Photo by Catherine Leonard Photography

Photo by Ira Lippke

Photo by Christian Oth Studios

I love the look of the Boston Public Library. One time when I was traveling for business, I got the chance to go to Boston. I walked down the street and there was the library. It just has this wonderful commanding presence, even in the snow.

Photo by Brian Phillips

Photo by Brian Phillips

The Boston Public Library also has a great courtyard area with beautiful archways.

Photo by Freestyle Weddings

I have a friend who is getting married in a few weeks at the Richard Nixon Library in Orange County, so I couldn't help but think of this lovely venue.

Photo by Serena Grace

Photo by Trista Lerit

And gorgeous library wedding venues aren't just in New York, Boston, and California. These next two photos are from the James J. Hill Library in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Photo by Laura Ivanova

Photo by Laura Ivanova via SMP

Do you have a library venue that you love?

Happy Tuesday!

Style Board: Library and Book Inspired Wedding

I have a total love affair with books. I think it might be genetic. My grandfather used to have a whole library of books (and by library I mean really large stacks and bookshelves full) and he was always reading. I love to read too. Spending the afternoon at a bookstore sounds absolutely dreamy to me, and I love perusing books at the library. It would be amazing to have a library themed wedding, for sure!

This week, I'll be posting Library Wedding Inspiration starting with this style board:

First row: Photo by Jessica Claire; Photo by Heather Kincaid via GWS

Second row: Photo by Jessica Claire; Photo by Laura Ivanova via SMP

Third row: Photo by Heather Kincaid via GWS; Photo by Jessica Claire

Fourth row: Both photos by Weddings by Two via SMP

Music Loves: V.V. Brown

Ever since I first heard this song on Degrassi (yes, I admit that I sometimes watch the Canadian teen drama, it's good though! And fills summer TV gaps), I had to find out who sang it. She's talent out of London, VV Brown. Her album is available on iTunes.

Barn Wedding: Flowers

Flowers fit for a barn wedding. There are so many different things to do with flowers for a wedding, but when I think specifically about a barn wedding, I love the idea of soft, natural colors and textures. I'm loving the following flowers arrangements.

I love the incorporation of berries in this bouquet.

{Photos by Braedon Photography via Once Wed}

This bride as a very simple bouquet of anemones (I think) and it's just lovely.

{Photo by Jason Keefer via Once Wed}

I love these low table arrangements of white and green and yellow flowers.

{Photo found on Budget Savvy Bride}

Poppies are the perfect complement to this Northern California barn wedding.

{Photo by Michelle Walker via Snippet & Ink}

Happy Friday!

Barn Wedding: Stationery & Escort Cards

Oh man, I had this posted yesterday, but when Blogger's service went down, so did this post! And it didn't save its draft, which is even more frustrating. But oh well, I'll just have to move on.

I found some lovely stationery options for a Barn Wedding.

Like these ones from Head vs. Heart. Check out the wedding photos from this wedding here.

{Head vs. Heart}

I found these lovelies on Oh So Beautiful Paper and I love the incorporation of a mason jar and twine, perfect for a barn wedding. Designed by The Blue Envelope.

{Photos by Chris Berneking via Oh So Beautiful Paper}

These are a great example of how to do hand illustrations for a wedding invitation in a beautiful way. These were designed by Gus & Ruby.

{Photos by Brea McDonald via Oh So Beautiful Paper}

These bottles of syrup double as escort cards and favors, and what a great little something sweet for guests to bring home!

{via Intimate Weddings}

I'm loving the use of old window panes for a seating chart. It's the perfect touch for this barn wedding.

{Photos by Ken Kienow via Style Me Pretty}

Love this chicken wire escort card display! It's probably what I would do if I had a barn wedding.

{Photos by Tanja Lippert Photography via Style Me Pretty}

And while this next photo is not from a barn wedding, I love the accent of the birdcages for the sign in table.

{Photos by Jen Huang Photography via 100 Layer Cake}

Happy Thursday!