If you don’t know already, the spookiest of all days is falling on Saturday in 2020. Having a wedding on Halloween weekend may sound a little spooky, but don’t be afraid – there are plenty of ways to make a Halloweekend Wedding a thing of dreams instead of nightmares! We know weddings and Halloween don’t sound well together. Merging two polar opposite events can be challenging, but it’s absolutely possible. The trick is to incorporate this theme while sticking to the traditional aspects you value the most. So if you are a non-traditional couple who likes to say “I boo” instead of “I do,” here are a few ways to have a spooktacular Halloween Wedding in an elegant way… If you dare.
Choose A Castle Venue
Picture Courtesy: @cabracastlehotel
To start with, choose the venue right! You can opt got an old mansion, empty warehouse space, ancient cathedral, or magical woodland all have a hauntingly beautiful intrigue. Add a little paranormal activity to the mix and you have the complete package. After all, what’s a castle without a ghost haunting its corridors, right! Declared the second scariest hotel in the world, Cabra Castle Hotel in Ireland has been reportedly haunted and could serve as a perfect backdrop for your Halloween-inspired wedding.
Dreamy Drapes
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How many times we have seen in the movies the drapes billow in an eerie breeze. Ssh! It’s the ghost arriving! When done right, adding fabric—usually sheer, gauzy textiles like chiffon, organza, or voile—will make your setting feel more luxe and upscale, yet intimate and beautiful at the same time. The sheer, ghostly drapes set the scene to welcome … well, let’s say not your usual visitors.
Let There Be Candlelight
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Candles are a total must for a Halloween wedding tablescape and they will create an ambiance at once. An abundance of flickering candles, ornate candelabras, antique chandeliers, and, if your venue has one, a fireplace!
Enchanting Decor
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Turn your reception into one big Halloween party by decorating it with eerie bits and bobs like skulls, candles, crows, and cobwebs. Use dark foliage, plenty of candlelight, or chandeliers to really play with the possibilities of the night. Adding divine blooms with pops of deep red or blue will transform any venue into a moody and atmospheric space.
White Pumpkin
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Take a break from the traditional orange pumpkin that we know is cliché. Choosing a palette of cream pumpkins—in white and gold and elegant taper candles takes the Halloween-inspired concept from creepy to chic. Also put the candles in caramel, apple, or other seasonal scents to give an enchanting aura.
Macrame
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With macrame wall hangings, you can harness the energy of boho and ’70s vibe and infuse it into your Halloween-themed celebration. It has a dark, whimsical side that makes it edgy as well as elegant for the Halloween decor. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table.
Confectionaries
Pictures Courtesy: @angieandmarko @ Cake: @sweetmissvs
We are awestruck with this topsy-turvy wedding cake that perfectly serves its purpose of being a full-fledge Halloween cake. Incorporate a sense of warmth with choices like decadent caramels, sweet cinnamons, or butterscotch treats for your guests to enjoy. Indulge in the fun and serve bubbling cocktails from black-tie butlers, reminiscent of a cauldron in the classiest of ways. Try smokey effect on cocktails that will be downright enchanting, and guests can help themselves to as much as they please.
Celestial Art
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Inject the mystical darkness of space and celestial objects into your wedding decor. Opt for splashes of deep blue, stormy grey, and iridescent details. After all, we are just a tiny speck of stardust in this vast and mysterious universe, isn’t it?
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