A Bookish Wedding in Lilac, Sage, and Ivory
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This vintage-inspired wedding in Maryland weaves together dreamy romance and timeless literature, with florals crafted from a variety of classic book pages in a soft palette of lilac, sage, and ivory, accented by touches of gold.
But what made this wedding truly unforgettable wasn’t just the color palette or the vintage feel, it was the deeply personal touches woven into every petal. Each bouquet and boutonniere was crafted from a book personally chosen by the person who would wear it.
Literary Layers in the Bride & Groom’s Florals
The bride’s bouquet was a true literary masterpiece, crafted from pages of Harry Potter, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Each book was chosen with deep intention, reflecting different aspects of the couple’s relationship, the bride’s personal journey, and their shared love of storytelling.
The groom’s boutonniere was made entirely from To Kill a Mockingbird, echoing the shared significance this book held for both him and the bride. Tucked into his lapel with a sage green poppy and accented by a miniature ivory and gold lily, it was subtle but full of meaning.
A Bouquet of Stories, Not Just Flowers
Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, this couple invited their attendants to choose a book that held personal meaning; something that reflected their personality, shared memories, or favorite stories. The result? A wedding full of floral arrangements as unique as the people holding them.
From Wuthering Heights to Harry Potter, each flower told its own story. One bridesmaid chose church hymnals for her bouquet, a nod to her love of music and faith. One groomsman selected The Great Gatsby, while another chose the works of Shakespeare. The flower girl bouquets were crafted from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, pairing whimsical illustrations and playful text with delicate lilac and ivory petals for a touch of storybook magic..
These weren’t just flowers, they were tributes, memories, and moments in time.
Honoring the Generations: Florals for the Parents
The flowers designed for the parents were crafted with as much care and thoughtfulness as the rest of the wedding, drawing from a rich mix of beloved classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Little Women, Gone with the Wind, Harry Potter, and The Odyssey.
Stories at Every Table: Literary Centerpieces as Guest Favors
Each arrangement featured a small cluster of hand-crafted book page flowers, made from the pages of The Odyssey. Set in a trio of glass bottles and surrounded by stemless roses, the centerpieces added literary charm to each table without overwhelming the space. Guests were invited to take a flower home: a sweet, symbolic gesture that let them carry a piece of the story with them long after the final dance.
What’s Included: The Full Book Page Flower Package
From personalized bouquets to thoughtful corsages, every floral detail was handcrafted to reflect the couple’s unique story and literary favorites. Below is a full list of the custom details included in this wedding package.
Floral Varieties:
lilies - hydrangeas - poppies - roses
Special Additions:
sweetgum pods
Colors:
lilac - sage - ivory - gold
Book Selections:
"Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte
"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
church hymnals
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
"Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell
"The Odyssey" by Homer
"Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White
assorted works of Shakespeare
"Lord of the Rings" series by J.R.R. Tolkien
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
"Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer
Package Features:
Bridal Bouquet - Groom's Boutonniere - Bridesmaid Bouquets
Groomsmen Boutonnieres - Junior Bridesmaid Bouquets - Flower Girl Bouquets
Mother's Wrist Corsages - Centerpieces - Stemless Roses
Ready to turn your favorite books into wedding florals?
If this collection speaks to your heart, let’s design something just as unforgettable for your day.
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