Good news for modern brides who prefer cooler temps over sunny Summer days: wedding season has broadened to include the Fall and Winter months. Graveyards, skulls, and jack-o'-lanterns aren't typically associated with a wedding, but if you're brave enough to go a little dark on your big day, then a Halloween-themed bash is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The spooky holiday is coming up, so get in the spirit of All Hallows' Eve with these hauntingly fun and beautiful Halloween [1] weddings!
A Grave Setting
Who needs a church for a wedding ceremony when you could use a graveyard?
Frighteningly Inviting
Halloween-themed wedding invites don't have to be cheesy; go with a vintage-looking letterpress to set a classy tone.
Haunted Mansion
It's all about location, location, location. And a New Orleans manor that looks eerily similar to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion is just the ticket!
Thrilling First Dance
A first dance wouldn't be complete without a little "Thriller" thrown in!
Party Time!
You can still dress traditionally for the ceremony, but let loose for the reception by having everyone change into costumes!
Cemetery Junction
If you're going to do a day-after, trash the dress shoot, go big or go home with face paint and a creepy cemetery locale.
Lighten Up
An Oct. 31 wedding doesn't have to be dark, black, and somber to have the holiday's essence. Switch things up by using white predominately with pops of orange and black. The effect is elegant and chic.
Pumpkin Places
Mini pumpkins are perfect for table assignment cards and can double as favors!
No Bones About It
Now this is how you do a Dia de los Muertos wedding: skeleton face paint, black leather, and an ornate cathedral. Not for the faint of heart!
Color Me Orange
If you aren't up for the deathly details, keep it simple and modern with the holiday's black and orange color scheme.
Day of the Dead
If your wedding falls on the day after Halloween [23], on the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, add a cultural twist to your big day by adding "day of the dead" details like masks and skulls.
A Burton Big Day
If there's any filmmaker who encapsulates the Halloween [26] spirit, it's the man behind Corpse Bride and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton. Adding touches from his films adds a spooky yet whimsical feeling to your wedding.
Bold and Beautiful
Celebrate your wedding in Day of the Dead style by using a rainbow of colors on everything from your flags, roses, centerpieces, and skeleton cake toppers.
Play Dress-Up
Your wedding can be classic and traditional, but be sure to at least have a huge box of costumes, masks, and props for the photo booth and reception. Your guests will love it!
Make It Rustic
Even a Halloween [33] wedding can have a country-rustic atmosphere with vintage details and a woodsy location. Use retro Halloween [34] motifs on your goodie bags — trick or treat!
Deviled Desserts
Devi's delight? Ghoulish ganache? We love the idea of getting punny and making guests think twice before biting into decadent desserts.