Setting the Scene for a Halloween Wedding
A Halloween wedding provides many decoration and activity options. Take advantage of fall colors and cool weather by getting married in October. The season provides ideal photo opportunities, as well as the chance to exercise your creativity and go beyond tradition when it comes to refreshments and decoration.
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Things You'll Need
- Red, orange or yellow streamers
- Red, orange or yellow flowers
- Black, orange, red or yellow bridesmaids dresses
- Children’s costumes
- Pumpkins
- Seasonal autumn food
- Hot chocolate
- Fake autumn leaves
- Dark tapestries
- Electric candles
- Hot cider
Instructions
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Decorate the reception area with yellow, red, or orange streamers, and opt for flowers and cake frosting in these colors. The colors emphasize the autumn season and the Halloween holiday.
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Ask bridesmaids to wear slim-fitting dresses in black, orange, red or yellow. These shades will enhance the Halloween aesthetic and will not evoke thoughts of spring like many traditional weddings do.
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Dress flower girls and ring bearers in costumes. The wedding guests will find miniature witches, vampires or pumpkins adorable. Children can spread rose petals from trick-or-treat buckets shaped like jack-o-lanterns.
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Decorate the walkway that leads to the wedding or reception venue with jack-o-lanterns. Instead of typical designs, carve the pumpkins with wedding-themed images such as rings, a dove or clasped hands.
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Serve food such as winter squash, pumpkin pie, yam french fries and soup at the reception to commemorate the season. Place a basket of Halloween candy, including candy corn and miniature chocolate bars, on every table. Provide guests with hot chocolate and other seasonal refreshments.
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Spread fake autumn leaves on the floor and tables at the reception venue to give the room an autumn aesthetic. Drape dark tapestries on the walls and set electric candles in the windowsills.
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Wear a black, red or orange wedding gown to circumvent tradition and avoid looking overly spring-like. You could also opt for a slim-fitting white wedding dress with a black veil, in keeping with the Halloween theme.
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Play Halloween-themed music while guests socialize at the reception, featuring classic songs such as “Monster Mash” and “Thriller.”
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Tips & Warnings
Host your wedding in the evening, as descending darkness will enhance the Halloween aesthetic. Serve hot cider during the reception and keep the lights low to enhance the autumn sunset and create a cozy atmosphere.
References
Resources
- Simply Beautiful Weddings: 50 Projects to Personalize Your Wedding; Heidi Boyd
- Photo Credit Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
