It should come as a surprise to exactly no one that Spencer and I will be throwing a literature-and-science-inspired wedding. The idea struck me like lightning! Or, like, I don’t know . . . a jolt from a Tesla coil.
I am a writer. My fiancé is a scientist. We want a day that will marry (haha, marry — puns!) our different interests and backgrounds — and having a day inspired by those two passions just feels right.
To be honest, I like that we’re such different people. The whole arts/physics thing really balances us out. While I can be zany and introspective, Spencer is rational and steadfast. His math- and logic-oriented brain sees quandaries in a completely different way than I do, and I like that I can depend on him to offer a fresh perspective.
And he’s creative, too.
As we probe deeper into our theme and start buying materials for the reception, I’ve been thinking about how I want our literature-and-physics idea to play out. If you hang out on my overstuffed Pinterest wedding board occasionally, you’ll probably see a bevy of book centerpieces — and for good reason. We’ve already chosen to use a stack of books for the main focal point on each table, and we’re planning to use Erlenmeyer flasks as the vases for our petite floral arrangements. Tables will be named for famous writers or scientists — and I’ve started drafting my favorite authors list (pictured above!). There’s so much more to do, but this is really the fun stuff.
My friend and officemate Sandy is a godsend. With her creative eye, generosity and talent, we’re coming up with an entire scheme that will blend our two backgrounds into one beautiful day — and she’s helping with all the flowers. I’ve decided I’m obsessed with the ranunculus, a peony-like flower, and just have to figure out where to obtain such a weird-sounding bud. The red ones are my favorites.
I totally need more ranunculus in my life. A ridiculous amount of ranunculus!
write meg! 
Great idea x
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A great idea, and it covers both ends of the spectrum coincidently. I love your ideas for the tables, the books and vases, it’s unique 🙂
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Sounds very cool! I’m sure your guests will be thrilled! Do they get the books at the end?
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It sounds like you have some really cool ideas zooming around in your head! I love it!!!
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I love the beaker cookies you pinned.
Fun!
Maybe a cool groom’s cake could help you work in more science.
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How fun! I just know your wedding is going to be extra special!
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Yeah be careful of other bibliophiles, they might run off with your books! And that flower is gorgeous. I think we all might need a little more of it in our lives.
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I LOVE your theme. What a lovely way to reflect both of your personalities on this big day!
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How fun! We used stacks of books as centerpieces as well and now they look dang nice on my bookshelves. We went with famous books for the table names that way we could use the cover art propped up in a nice frame for people to find their table.
Love that you’re going a route that’s so you–it’s well worth the time in the end.
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I love that you’re basing the wedding around both of your interests. It sounds like it’s going to be pretty awesome!
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Such great ideas! I love the idea of having books as centerpieces.and naming the tables for famous writers and scientists.
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Meg I absolutely love your ideas! How creative and I love that it’s one of a kind! I cannot wait to hear more about it and see pictures of the finished product. It’s going to be amazing!
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This sounds so sweet! I’m not sure if you’ll like it but might I recommend the song “Science & Faith” by The Script? It just sprung to my mind when I read your post 🙂 Best wishes for your special day!
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