Halloween Wedding Theme | Spooky Ideas And Top Tips For Planning!
“If you’re planning a wedding in October, have you thought about a Hallo-wedding?”
It’s October! A wonderfully autumnal time of year, along with some sneaky spooks along the way. While the UK doesn’t celebrate Halloween as intensely as our American cousins across the pond, it is still a popular holiday with children and adults alike and a great time to dress up and have a bit of fun. If you’re planning a wedding in October, have you thought about a Hallo-wedding? Not only is it thematic, it’s also a lot easier on a budget as well since the decorations can easily be handmade! DIY scarecrows with pumpkin heads, crafty designs for jack o’ lanterns — you can even make bowls using disposable gloves and plaster! We believe taste in decorations is entirely subjective — tacky or tasteful shouldn’t apply when thinking about what makes you the happiest. It’s your wedding your way, so make it something you love.
If you want to go for some spooky decorations for your wedding, check to see if there are any deals going in high street stores. Our own Midnight Musing says, “I love checking out the shops around halloween — they can sometimes start stocking as early as August and it’s super exciting! A lot of the decorations can be reused as well, like taking fairy lights in the shape of bats and pumpkins out when you’re camping, or just hanging up a cute little sign that says ‘Dead and Breakfast’ in the kitchen. That might also be the goth inside me crying out for attention but the point still stands; you can reuse these decorations time and time again so it’s great for saving money!”
There’s also the chance to get really creative with your centrepieces if you’re having a wedding breakfast. Get a bunch of pumpkins at your local greengrocer (or farm shop if there’s one nearby) and download a bunch of romantic stencils to suit your favourite Halloween theme; it could be bats, vampires, werewolves, spiders, or simply a silhouette in the style of a cameo necklace to give help give off that haunted house feel. Take care when it comes to lighting candles inside however — you don’t want accidents with fire on your wedding day! Tea light candles can be bought in most stores, often with a flickering effect that mimics a flame so you can still have the ambience with your jack o’ lanterns. Plus, the insides of all those pumpkins would make for tasty pumpkin pie and toasted pumpkins seeds as snacks for your guests!
As for drinks alongside the bar, you could offer thematic cocktails or even some ghostly witches brew (otherwise known as punch). Dry ice would make an excellent smokey effect on the drink without affecting the taste, and there are plenty of cocktail recipes available online to help get those bright colours going. You could also consider going an extra step and getting some gothic glassware specifically for you and your partner to drink from — or even a tankard if that’s more your style! There are various giftware suppliers available who can decorate your glassware with glitter and personalise it as a keepsake; it’s a great idea for those who aren’t entirely into gothic fashion and simply want to enjoy a Halloween theme.
Dressing the part can be great fun for both brides and grooms. Tulle skirts, corsets, black lace; you could go for large and extravagant or edge towards a Morticia Addams style, sleek and chic. Coloured dresses are growing in popularity, and there’s no written rule that says you definitely have to wear white so the possibilities are endless! How about a white dress dipped in colourful bright dye? Or a black and red gothic style that accentuates your elegance? Either could be perfect for you. You can also look into different styles of suits that would go with your Halloween theme, like velvet suit jackets and stylish tailcoats. Maybe even a patterned waistcoat, coloured to match your partner’s attire. There’s the classic black tuxedo style, or you could get inventive with ties and cravats; many tailors stock a variety of fabrics for just such a reason! We whole-heartedly recommend exploring different tailors and dressmakers in your local region to see what they can offer you, and experimenting with different styles to see what you’d feel most comfortable with.
Finally, there are the little loose ends like wedding favours and music. The music side is relatively easy; just remember that you’re choosing the playlist for yourself, not to make others happy. It’s YOUR big day, not theirs. How about slipping in a couple of Halloween-esque songs like Thriller and Monster Mash? Or if you’re hiring an organist for the wedding, you could get a lovely spooky vibe from them playing Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Wedding favours can fit your theme too; little pumpkin cupcakes, sweets in a goody bag, or even toffee apples! Your only limit is your budget and creativity, and we know whatever you plan will end up amazing.
If you’ve had a Halloween themed wedding in the past, let us know! We’d love to hear all about your amazing day.
See you next week.
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