Perfect for literary-themed, vintage, or classic romantic weddings, this centerpiece uses stacks of antique hardback books topped with vintage brass lanterns and flickering candles. The varying book spine colors and aged paper edges add height and historical warmth to round tables.
Couples can source vintage hardback books in their wedding palette from thrift stores or estate sales. Adding small bud vases holding single garden roses or sprigs of dried lavender beside the book stack introduces soft floral touches. The color palette highlights warm leather/cloth book covers, aged brass, ivory wax, and soft cream florals.
Step-by-Step DIY Assembly
- Source & Group Books: Gather antique hardback books with neutral, cloth, or gold-embossed covers, removing plastic dust jackets. Group books in stacks of 2 or 3 by matching color tones.
- Stack Centrally: Lay book stacks flat in table centers, alternating spine directions for stability.
- Place Brass Lantern: Set an antique brass metal lantern holding a pillar candle or LED flickering candle on top of each book stack.
- Add Flanking Bud Vases: Place two small glass or brass bud vases holding single roses or sprigs of baby’s breath beside the book base.
- Scatter Vintage Accents: Scatter a few loose dried rose petals or vintage brass keys around the book stack perimeter.
