MARCH 21, 2026
Literary lovers, this one’s for you.
Get married at Bow Market’s Book Fair
We’ve teamed up with Narrative and Sravya Khasnavees Photography to offer a candlelit night of Vegas-style elopements, designed by and for book lovers!
Gather your crew or get married just the two of you, with a 20-minute spot inclusive of Justice of the Peace services and photography.
Book using the button below or read on for more info + frequently asked questions.
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Includes:
20 minutes in the chapel
Officiant + legal document filing (a short, bookish ceremony)
Professional photography (~15 final images)
Up to 12 guests present
A special gift set, featuring Dearly’s polaroid keepsake and a book hand-picked just for you by Mila from Narrative.
BONUS: Start your honeymoon right with a private shopping experience at Narrative. Once booked, Mila will reach out to schedule a private hour at Narrative for you and up to 8 friends.
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$450 + tax **
*Payment for this package is due in full at time of booking.
**Due to the one-off nature of this event, this package is our best “deal” of the year by far. We cannot match this offering on any alternate dates.
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A reminder! You'll need to apply for your marriage license at least 3 days prior to your wedding. You must bring your marriage license with you on the day should you wish to be legally wed. You are not required to get legally married in order to book this package.
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ABOUT NARRATIVE
Narrative is an independent bookshop in Davis Square offering community-minded events + a curated selection of new and used books across various genres. Narrative is proudly immigrant-woman owned + operated, with an emphasis on amplifying marginalized voices and experiences.
Dearly Note: I love Mila + this entire elopement offering only exists so we can finally collaborate on something special together in a way that makes sense <3
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ABOUT SRAVYA KHASNAVEES PHOTOGRAPHY
Sravya is former chemical engineer turned full-time photographer! She dedicates her life to showcasing love. Sravya believes that connection and community are what we owe each other and works to model this in her business.
Dearly Note: Sravya and I worked together recently and her photojournalistic approach is the ideal light touch for elopements. She’ll capture your details with ease while letting you fully be yourselves.
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ABOUT BOW BOOK FAIR
This will be the 7th(!) year that Bow Market runs this event, and it gets bigger and better every time. It’s co-run by several badass local small businesses that you likely frequent already, which is part of the reason it always feels so fun!
Dearly Note: This is one of my favorite events of the year! We always host Read My Lips Boston for a romance pop up (which will still take place during the day) and the vibes are immaculate.
GLOSSARY
* Cake – a sweet baked food made from a dough or thick batter usually containing flour and sugar and often shortening, eggs, and a raising agent, such as baking powder.
For example: Can we bring a cake?
Due to the quick nature of these ceremonies, cake cutting is not permitted.
* Champagne – a white sparkling wine made in the old province of Champagne, France
For example: Is Champagne provided? Can we bring our own Champagne?
You may elect to purchase a bottle or two from Dearly, but BYO alcohol is not permitted.
* Dogs – a carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf that has long been domesticated as a pet.
For example: Are dogs allowed at these weddings?
Yes!
* Flowers – the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit.
For example: What about wedding flowers?
You’re welcome to bring your own, or you might enjoy pre-ordering a bouquet from the Dearly Shop.
* Time – the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress.
For example: Can we book for a longer period of time?
Potentially! Get in touch with us directly and we can discuss options.