How to Throw a Halloween Wedding

By KittyJ

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Getting hitched, but want to throw a wedding that's a bit outside the box? A Halloween themed wedding could be just the thing that will have your guests talking for years to come. Here's a few pointers on how to throw a Halloween wedding.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Halloween themed decor
  • Halloween themed favors
  • A wedding date on or around Halloween

Step1
Bring on the decorations! Jack O' Lantern centerpieces, spiderweb tablecloths, a skeleton bride and groom cake-topper - there is no limit but your imagination when throwing a Halloween wedding.
Step2
What to wear? One idea is for the bride and groom to be dressed in their favorite costumes. Perhaps a famous ghoulish pair, like Frankenstein and Frankenstein's bride, or maybe even a duo of well-known lovers from history or literature. Some brides choose to wear a black wedding dress, accommpanied by blood red roses. Others choose orange and black bouquets to match the decor of the party.
Step3
What about guests? Make sure guests know well in advance (it should be indicated on their invitation) if you wish them to arrive in costume. You could even place a mask or disguise at each guest's place setting, allowing the guests to bring them home as a favor.
Step4
Have a Halloween buffet! Serve punch out of a witch's cauldron. Enjoy a vampire's blood (tomato) soup. Get a wedding cake or cupcakes decorated with Halloween colors or creatures.
Step5
Get the staff in on the act! Waiters could be dressed as vampires, the band could be werewolves, even the officiant might be willing to don a costume! You may even consider hiring local actors to wear costumes and scare up some fun on the dance floor.
Step6
Choose some spooky and fun music. Your guests can party the night away to songs like Monster Mash, Thriller or songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Step7
Halloween candy on all the tables can make for excellent party favors. Give guests trick-or-treat bags so they can sample candy from each table. You may even want to have a Halloween candy buffet for guests to choose from.

Tips & Warnings

  • Artificial pumpkins, like Funkins, are a great way to make Jack O' Lantern centerpieces in advance.
  • If you have a year to plan, try shopping for Halloween decor the days following the Halloween that preceded your wedding date. You will find some great bargains!

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