My fiance and I are cutting costs and obviously a big expense can be flowers. We are going with a vintage theme, so hardcover books and single roses for the centerpieces. For the readings at the ceremony, we are doing passages from literature and whatnot. So, instead of bouquets, we were thinking having each bridesmaid (there are 3) carry a nice, vintage looking hardcover book with the passage to be read marked by a rose or a silk ribbon. Then when the reader comes up, the BM can open the book and hand it to them. Does this sound ridiculous? (My fiance and I are a little non-traditional!)