TikTok has been dubbed the new Goodreads, becoming extremely influential in the publishing world.
In particular, romance (or romantic fantasy) books have become a huge hit with fans, particularly inspired by the “spicy” sex scenes.
And now that the TikTok generation is getting married, their favorite online trends are seeping into wedding ceremonies.
The trend sees social media users taking their adoration for fantasy novels, such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and implementing them on their special day.
The term “Booktok” has seen an 8,500 percent growth in popularity, with more than 110,000 Google searches in the past month for the phrase alone, according to wedding planning site Hitched.co.uk.
With a staggering 46.3 million views on the #HarryPotterWedding tag, the children’s fantasy fiction set in the wizarding world is the series leading the movement and inspiring book lovers to plan non-traditional weddings.
A content creator who goes by @petchyploy.ss on TikTok, from Bangkok, enjoyed a Harry Potter-themed wedding day (pictured)
Fans of the trend took to TikTok to share ideas for literature-themed wedding days under the hashtag #FantasyWedding ideas.
While some couples opt for the BookTok theme to inspire their entire day, others choose for it to have a lesser influence, such as only featuring in the music.
Certain books tend to be the most popular choice for BookTok-inspired wedding days. With 46.3 million views on the #HarryPotterWedding tag on TikTok, the fantasy fiction series is one of the most popular for inspiring weddings.
Those who opt for the Harry Potter theme integrate music from the different soundtracks and choose locations with a Hogwarts feel.
Others choose their wedding colors based on which Hogwarts house they most identify with. Those who go the extra mile also have Golden Snitches as hairpieces.
Given that The Lord of the Rings has sold over 150 million copies worldwide, it’s no surprise that fans of the fantasy novel are taking inspiration from JRR Tolkien for their special day.
Under #LOTRWedding, fans shared touches of Middle Earth at their wedding, from nature-inspired woodsy decor, ethereal fashion choices, and music from the soundtrack.
Elsewhere, George RR Martin’s fantasy series A Game of Thrones has been the theme of many wedding days around the world. Fans of the novels and TV series shared their wedding ideas under #GOTWedding on TikTok, which has garnered more than 5.5 million views.
The Bangkok-based bride even made her themed headpiece, shaped like a Harry Potter snitch.
TDR Bridal, a Birmingham-based wedding dress boutique, offers Harry Potter-inspired white dresses
UK-based Ashley Seymour took to TikTok to share a glimpse of her Lord of the Rings-themed wedding
To achieve the Game of Thrones look, couples include dark color palettes and fantasy fashion choices that could suit the king and queen of the series.
Meanwhile, others are turning to steamy romance novels, like A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Mass, with romance fans racking up more than 3.4 million views for content tagged #ACOTARWedding on TikTok.
Gothic bridal fashion, heavy metal jewelry, and moody floral arrangements are all tools fans incorporate to set the mood for their wedding on A Court of Thorns and Roses.
A bride, passing by @petchploy.ss on TikTok, from Bangkok, opted for a Harry Potter theme for her wedding, complete with a banner, table decoration and a Hogwarts cake.
The content creator even incorporated the book into her outfit with a snitch as a headpiece, while her partner wore a Gryffindor tie as he walked down the aisle.
Charlotte Kennedy, a violinist from Newcastle, shared a clip of herself performing the Lord of the Rings soundtrack at a wedding
Somewhere else, Charlotte Kennedya violinist from Newcastle, was hired to perform at a Lord of the Rings-themed wedding, where she played the soundtrack while the newlyweds enjoyed their first meal as man and wife.
Meanwhile, a bridal boutique in Birmingham, Marriage TDRoffers wedding dresses inspired by novels, including Harry Potter.
In another case, Ashley Seymourfrom the United Kingdom, took to TikTok to share a glimpse of her Lord of the Rings-themed wedding day.
Zoe Burke, Hitched.co.uk’s leading wedding expert, said: “Books have always been a source of inspiration for many couples, especially when it comes to choosing which reads to they would love on their big days, but I feel like the fever is at fever pitch right now as BookTokkers go wild for ideas born from the love of their shared literary loves.
“With over 9.8 million views for the #LibraryWedding TikTok tag, it seems that choosing to get married surrounded by a couple’s shared passion is also a very popular option.
“Getting married in a library is a wonderful way to ensure you say your vows surrounded by the most timeless love stories the world has to offer, and we are so lucky in the UK to have so many beautiful ones and famous on TikTok. choose from.’
