Spooky season is officially in full swing! For those who want to tie the knot in spooktacular style, a Halloween wedding may be the dream. Although Halloween and weddings might not be the traditional pairing, they can come together to make a truly magical day! If you want to create a beautiful Halloween wedding, here are a few Halloween wedding DIY ideas to make your day feel extra spooky and magical.
At Made to Wed, we help bring your wedding to life with custom-made wedding decor and accessories. You want that beautiful Halloween wedding but not sure how to make the wedding decor of your dreams a reality? That’s where we come in! If you can dream it, we can MAKE it. Let us share a few of our favorite Halloween wedding DIY ideas that we can help you make for your upcoming celebration.
Here are 15 Halloween wedding DIY ideas to add that special touch of haunted romance to your big day:
1. Invitations to Die For: Start with black cardstock in the silhouette of coffins to add your text. Use a witty phrase like, “Join us for a hauntingly romantic evening” to begin your invitation. To keep it feeling upscale and wedding-like, a sprinkle of gold or silver glitter can create a starry night effect.
2. Cobweb Veil: Every bride can add a hint of Halloween to their ensemble with a delicate cobweb lace veil. Pair with a dark flower crown or crystal spider hairpins to enhance the look. A carefully chosen fabric can create a beautiful veil on a budget!
3. Pumpkin Ring Bearer Pillow: Hollow out a small pumpkin and place a soft cushion inside. Secure your rings for a magical (and photogenic!) walk down the aisle.
4. Haunted Centerpieces: Transform thrifted jars or vases into ghostly lanterns by painting them a translucent white, adding cute ghost faces, and placing candles inside. Surround with dark autumn florals, and voilà, an instant eerie ambiance!
5. Skeleton Signage: Prop up a large skeleton in a chair to help hold your spooky signage.
6. Candy Corn Cocktails: Layer orange, yellow, and white drinks in clear glasses. Not only are they visually appealing, but they offer a sweet treat to sip!
7. Themed Photo Booth: Set up a corner with Halloween props like witch hats, vampire fangs, and wizard cloaks. Lay out a backdrop of a haunted mansion or moonlit graveyard, ensuring your guests have ghoulish fun snapping memories.
8. Skull Flower Vases: Hollow out a skull to place a vase of flowers inside. Filled with a combination of dark, spooky looking florals, this Halloween wedding DIY still looks classy!
9. Gothic Cake Topper: Elevate your wedding cake with a raven or two as your cake toppers. If you’re a fan of classic horror, consider figurines of iconic couples like Frankenstein and his bride.
10. Mystic Guest Book: Instead of a traditional guest book, have a crystal ball (a glass orb) on a velvety cushion where guests can leave their “predictions” for the couple’s future.
11. Dripping Candle Decor: Use black candelabras adorned with dripping candles to add a touch of gothic romance to your reception tables.
12. Dance Floor Fog: Rent a fog machine to create a soft, ghostly mist on the dance floor. As you share your first dance, it will truly feel like floating on clouds (or through a haunted mansion)!
13. “Pick your Poison” Bar Signage: Make drink menus for placing on the bar that say “Pick your Poison,” featuring a gothic font or spooky artwork.
14. Pumpkin Centerpieces: Carve out pumpkin tops to make vases for flowers, or use miniature pumpkins along your tables for a Halloween-themed centerpiece. Plus, who doesn’t love an all-natural decor element?!
15. Phantom Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with a black background and props like witch hats, capes, and spooky masks. Your guests will have a blast capturing the moment!
A Halloween-themed wedding is all about merging the enchanting with the eerie. With these Halloween DIY ideas, your wedding is sure to be both memorable and magically macabre. So, here’s to celebrating love with a side of spook!
What is Made to Wed? Made to Wed creates custom party and wedding decor and accessories to bring your dream wedding to life. Contact us for help creating your dream Halloween wedding with enchanted, spooky decor and beautiful accents that are custom to YOU!
