Spooky-Chic: How To Have A Stylish Halloween Wedding
Let's "ghost" the plastic pumpkins of the past, shall we?
For the scary movie-loving couple who embraces originality, a wedding that takes place on or around Halloween is the perfect way to indulge your unearthly sensibilities. But gone are the days of taking the theme so literally!
In fact, Halloween weddings have come a long way. See our tips below on ways to host a Halloween wedding that's equal parts gothic and glam.
• VENUE •
Certain types of venues naturally set the stage for an otherworldly wedding. For a frightening fête, here are some can't-miss locations:
- An opulent ballroom: The perfect setting for a masquerade. Imagine entering a dimly-lit ballroom, with flickering chandeliers and antique candelabras that evoke a ghoulish atmosphere fit for Edgar Allan Poe. As eerie organ music plays in the background, invite your guests to "Pick A Poison" at the bar.
Karsyn Taelyr Photography
- A haunted venue: There are some wedding venues that are truly haunted! What better setting for a Halloween wedding? Rent a fog machine, add special-effect lighting, and let your guests' imaginations run wild.
Winchester Mystery House | Archer Inspired
- A woodsy wedding site: Invite your guests to wind their way deep into an enchanted forest where they discover the ceremony site. The setting sun casts shadows through the looming trees, while fire pits add the ambient crackle of a campfire. For a spine-tingling touch, have your wedding officiant greet your guests in true Friday The 13th fashion:
• COLORS •
There's no reason to take the "orange and black" thing literally—unless you want to, of course. Here are some alternative color schemes to consider:
- Dark Jewels: For a wedding that's equal parts majestic and macabre, use dark jewel tones like midnight blue, blood red, and deep plum.
- Muted Fall: For a color palette that's a bit more seasonal, stick with sophisticated tones like burnt orange and dark moss green over crayola brights.
- Midnight Black: Monochromatic tones are incredibly dramatic. Inky black is given life through luxurious textures such as velvet and faux leather. Try using black sequins for added depth and drama.
Amber Lowe Photo | Custom Love Gifts
• DECOR •
Rather than decking out your Halloween wedding in cobwebs and jack-o'-lanterns, choose more elegant décor that gives a subtle "wink and nod" to the occasion. Must-have adornments include:
- An abundance of flickering candles, ornate candelabras, antique chandeliers and, if your venue has one, a fireplace!
- Dark, moody florals with slithering greenery and gnarled fern fronds.
Tomasz Kornas Photography | Lovebird Designs
- Dramatic tablescapes complete with opaque linens and sinister centerpieces like porcelain raven figurines or metallic skulls.
- Clever use of themed accessories, like this cool coffin ring box.
• PHOTOGRAPHY •
Smoke bombs are all the rage in weddings right now—and what better way to accent your Halloween wedding photos than with some mysterious fog...
• COCKTAILS •
But even if you don't want to deal with smoke bombs and fog machines, get some dry ice into those drinks and serve up some supernatural signature cocktails.
• CONFECTIONS •
Feel free to really embrace the Halloween theme when it comes to your confections. A black wedding cake would look deliciously evil on your sweets table—especially if it reveals blood-red velvet during your cake cutting! A "Til Death Do Us Part" cake topper would be morbidly appropriate for the occasion.
Katelyn Mallett Photography | Landry's Confections
• TIL DEATH...DO US PARTY •
Because a Halloween wedding is the perfect way to say "I Boo".
Jami Laree | Joy n’ Company Events
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