There's nothing spookier and more fun than a Halloween themed wedding! These tips will help you get your Halloween-themed wedding underway.
Serve Halloween Candy
Fill your buffet tables with bowls full of Halloween candy and let your guests go trick or treating! To make candy collection easier, give each guest a black paper bag with his or her name written on it in silver marker.
Give Guests Tasteful Masks
Some people hesitate to ask their guests to dress up in costumes for the wedding because costumes can be such an expense. To make costumes easier for everyone, ask guests to come in formal clothes, then pass out tasteful masquerade ball masks to every person when they arrive. In no time at all, you'll have a spooky and exciting collection of Halloween-ready guests to enjoy your Halloween-themed wedding.
Set Up A Scary Photo Booth
Set up a spooky old-time scene at your reception, then have a photographer take old-time black and white photos of your guests in their costumes. These pictures will make a nice wedding favor and will give your guests something fun and exciting to do. Plus each photograph will become a nice reminder of your big day.
Decorate With Candles...Lots and Lots of Candles
Candles help set the mood and add a sparkly, magical quality to your ceremony and reception. Real candles can be a fire hazard, so we recommend using artificial candles if you plan to keep them lit throughout the ceremony.
Choose Elegant Black Dresses
Black and gray are unique colors for a bridesmaid, flower girl or wedding dress. To reinforce the Halloween theme, look for dresses with a lot of tulle, lace and satin. With these colors and fabrics, you'll have the most eye-catching wedding party ever.
Drape Your Reception in Loose, Gauzy Fabric
Loose, gauzy fabric can add an air of mystery to your wedding reception while also making the party a little more beautiful. When hanging gauzy fabric from the ceiling of your wedding reception, make sure that it doesn't obstruct your guests view or inhibit their ability to move safely about the party area.
Stand-Out Bouquet
Orange roses fit perfectly with the Halloween theme, and they're also unusual, which makes them eye-catching. Not such a fan of orange? What about a bouquet of black and white anemones? Or what about black roses? Choosing something unique can help make your bouquet the centerpiece of your wedding.
Dress Up As A Couple
A bride in a fairy costume and a groom dressed up like an elf is just one way to keep the attention of the audience during the ceremony. You might even consider setting a theme with the couple's costumes ( Lord of the Rings , for example), and then asking guests to wear other costumes in keeping with that theme. Be wary of asking your guests to dress up in elaborate costumes, as this can be expensive and difficult for some people.
Have A Nighttime Ceremony and Reception
Nighttime ceremonies and receptions can be mysterious, romantic and beautiful. Of course, if you're having your wedding on Halloween, you'll want to take into consideration the needs of your guests. If your guests have children, they'll want to be home in time to trick-or-treat, so you may need to move your wedding to the day before Halloween.
Contact Bella Sera
At Bella Sera, we're here to help you plan the perfect wedding. If you're hoping to have a seasonal Halloween wedding, we can help! To make an appointment and get started with your plans, contact us today at (724) 745-5575.
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