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10 Halloween Wedding Ideas for a Gothic Celebration

Tips and TrendsWedding Inspo | October 31, 2022
Banner of Halloween Themed Wedding Cakes and Brides in Black Wedding Dresses

Happy Halloween brides! October is filled with all things spooky: pumpkins, ghosts, and the occasional wedding or two. Just because you’re getting married in the spookiest of months, your Halloween wedding and October nuptials don’t have to be morbid! Maybe they will be, with an air of whimsy, romance, and intrigue as well—after all, Morticia and Gomez Addams are all kinds of macabre, but they’re one of the most madly-in-love movie couples of the 20th century! So, if you’re buzzing for the best Halloween wedding ideas, this blog is for you. Keep scrolling to take our Style Quiz, and to see our 10 hauntingly beautiful Halloween wedding ideas for a gothic celebration!

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Moody Color Palette

  • Photo of Halloween Wedding Place Setting
  • Photo Of Bride In Halloween Wedding Dress Called Zander By Sottero And Midgley

PC: Francesca Hill Photography | PC: Amy Louise Photography

Treat your color palette as the foundation for your festive ceremony and spooky reception. After all, nothing says gothic elegance like a moody wedding palette featuring whites, blacks, golds, and crimsons. Here are a few Halloween wedding palettes to take you beyond the basics and keep you looking totally gothic chic:

  • White, black, and gold—this is our favorite for your head-to-toe Halloween wedding ensemble!
  • Black, light lavender, and punchy orange.
  • Crimson, black, and silver.
  • Black, mocha, and sunburst yellow.
  • Bronze, black, and pale green.
  • Photo Of Bride In Halloween Wedding Dress Called Zander By Sottero And Midgley
  • Photo of Halloween Wedding Place Setting

PC: Francesca Hill Photography

Here’s a unique Halloween wedding idea: Add metallic accents to your color palette to create a hip, Victorian-era vibe. We promise your guests will love it! For more fall color palette ideas, read our blog!

Halloween Wedding Décor

  • Black Skull Halloween Wedding Idea
  • Photo Of Bride In Zander With Groom At Halloween Wedding

PC: Sarah Louise Photography

Nothing says Halloween like a few spooky-inspired decorations! Fill your Halloween wedding décor space with magical machines, turn-of-the-century trinkets, and metallic tapestries, or stick to a more subtle Victorian-gothic aesthetic by incorporating moon-and-star accents, black lace in your Halloween wedding dress, decorative mirrors, and peculiar displays of skulls, pumpkins, butterflies, and beetles.

  • Photo Of Halloween Wedding Decorations

PC: Francesca Hill Photography

Want something a little more subtle? Consider black candles, tarot card cake toppers, or dried flowers to give your wedding celebration an October feel without going overboard or breaking the bank! Thankfully, all these décor ideas can easily be DIY. While you carve pumpkins with your loved ones, get them to work on some of these ideas well, and make sure to read our blog for all the DIY inspo.

If you’re channeling your inner witch or wizard this Halloween, consider going for a Harry Potter feel. Add floating candles on the ceiling, banquet tables loaded with Autumn food, and twinkling starlight! Finally, make a confident and dramatic entrance in your Harry Potter-inspired wedding dress to get the party started!

Spooky Halloween-Themed Table Settings

  • Pumpkin on a Plate Halloween Table Setting
  • Gold Skull Halloween themed wedding décor and table settings
  • Pumpkin Decorations on Table for Halloween Wedding Ideas

PC: Sarah Louise Photography

Extend the Halloween feel to the table! Black and gold place settings, ornate wine glasses, and orange or burgundy napkins should be the first on your list. Want to make it even more Halloween centered? Find your perfect balance of rich, sweet, and novel with special-effect drinks, jewel-tone palettes, and of course, pumpkins!

Spooky table settings really establish the mood for a hauntingly beautiful celebration, so cover all the classics with themed Halloween wedding table names inspired by scary cinema.

True Halloween fans will LOVE the scary movie references, and all your guests will enjoy the conversation starters. Here are a few of our fave spooky film references:

  • Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
  • Morticia Addams – The Addams Family
  • The Sanderson Sisters – Hocus Pocus
  • Good Ash, Bad Ash – Army of Darkness
  • Frau Blücher – Young Frankenstein
  • Camp Chippewa – The Addams Family
  • Thackery Binx – Hocus Pocus
  • Lost Souls Room – Beetlejuice
  • Pennywise – It

When it comes to festive food, we have a few suggestions as well:

  • Butternut squash
  • Apple cider
  • Pumpkin cookies, bread, or cake
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Pumpkin pie
  • Poisoned apples – oops, we meant candy apples! 😉

Unique Halloween Wedding Desserts

  • Photo Of Black Halloween Wedding Cake
  • Metallic Halloween Wedding Cake Surrounded by Pumpkins and Spiders

PC: Sarah Louise Photography | PC: Bloom and Wander Co Photography

These unique Halloween wedding cakes really “take the cake” with striking accents, decadent tiers, and festive props. Whether you’re going spooky or cutesy for your Halloween wedding dessert, it’s sure to be a scream!

  • Photo Of Black Geode Wedding Cake
  • Photo Of Orange Wedding Cake

PC: Francesca Hill Photography | PC: Natasha Shapiro Photography

For a super spooky feel, we love this steampunk-inspired metallic spider wedding cake. It’s the perfect mixture between decadent and themed. If you want something with a Halloween feel that is a little more subtle, consider a simple but striking black frosting with seasonally colored flowers like this cake from Sift and Gather.

  • Photo Of Halloween Wedding Dessers

PC: Amy Louise Photography

Other ideas are an oh-so-trendy black geode cake like this matte black cake with edible purple crystals, a cupcake tower with a skull topper, or an orange cake with marigolds that are sure to be a showstopper!

Alternative or Gothic Florals

  • Bride Wearing Black Lace Wedding Dress by Maggie Sottero and Holding Alternative Black Bridal Bouquet

PC: Heather Marie Photography

Halloween wedding florals are the perfect accessory for your wedding look. The obvious choices are black roses and greenery – the perfect gothic expression for your bridal look. If you want some hints of color, consider mauve, violet, red, orange, and earthy green. They will fit your theme without being over the top!

  • Photo of Bride In Black Wedding Dress Called Zander By Sottero And Midgley With Halloween Bouquet
  • Photo of Bride In Black Wedding Dress Called Zander By Sottero And Midgley With Halloween Bouquet
  • Photo Of Bride In Lace Wedding Dress Called Mallory Dawn By Maggie Sottero

PC: Sarah Louise Photography | PC: Melissa Shorts Photography | PC: Ashley Swineford Photography

Here’s a hauntingly beautiful Halloween wedding idea: Use your bridal bouquet and Halloween wedding dress accessories to incorporate imagery, references, and themed flair—from cameo jewelry and embroidered embellishments to bouquet symbolism and movie allusions.

Interested in learning more about your bridal bouquet? Read our blog to learn the meaning behind each bloom!

Matching Groom’s Attire

  • Groom in Maroon Suit
  • Groom in Maroon Suit

PC: Francesca Hill Photography | PC: Natasha Shapiro

Let’s get the groom in on this spooky celebration! We love a good moody ensemble and luckily there are a lot of choices to choose from.

First up, we love this maroon and khaki suit this groom wore to his Halloween wedding. It’s the perfect way to be on-theme without going over the top. If you want a little bit more flair, consider adding a seasonal boutonniere and patterned tie!

  • Groom in Black And White Suit
  • Bride In Lace Wedding Dress Called Mallory Dawn By Maggie Sottero With Groom In Black Suit

PC: Central Oregan Photography | PC: Ashley Swineford Photography

A gothic suit is also a unique and classic way to go. Not only is a black suit ultra-flattering and matches any color scheme you might go with, but it’s perfectly on theme! If you want something a little less monochromatic, add a white suit jacket to your dress shirt and trousers to make the look more playful.

On Theme Bridesmaids’ Dresses

  • Blog Header For Black Wedding Dresses Blog With Bride Wearing A Dress Called Elaine By Maggie Sottero Standing With Bridesmaids Wearing Scarlet

PC: Nikk Nguyen Photography

We’ve covered the groom’s suit, now let’s cover what the bridesmaids will wear! We love a good Autumn palette, and there’s no better way to show it than with your bridesmaids’ gowns.

  • LGBTQ Brides In Mallory Dawn By Maggie Sottero With Bridesmaids In Halloween Wedding Bridesmaids Dresses
  • Bride In Lace Wedding Dress Called Roxanne By Sottero And Midgley With Bridesmaids In Black

PC: Natasha Shapiro Photography | PC: Jessica Jones Photography

Maroon, black, emerald, plum, burnt orange, grey, or even silver are great colors to assign to your bridesmaids for their dresses! If you want to add even more of an October feel to their looks, take some inspiration from our gorgeous Real Bride who added some gorgeous shawls to her bridal party’s outfits.

Autumn Inspired Location

  • Curvy Bride Wearing Mermaid Gown Called Alistaire Lynette By Maggie Sottero In Mansion

PC: Paperboys

Your wedding venue says everything about your wedding, so if you’re planning to host a Halloween-themed wedding, incorporate your venue into the action!

Consider these ideas for a wedding venue that will fit your Halloween themed wedding and may have a ghost (or two!) to join in on the fun:

  • Historical (haunted!) hotel
  • A grand mansion complete with dark wood, vintage books, and candlelight
  • The great outdoors with plenty of fall leaves
  • A traditional church setting complete with a creepy organ
  • Stately ballrooms
  • Saloons for a spooky, intimate reception
  • Black Bride Wearing Gothic Ball Gown Wedding Dress Called Zander by Sottero and Midgley
  • Bride In Simple Long Sleeve Wedding Dress Called Joanne By Rebecca Ingram

PC: Heather Marie Photography | PC: Morgan Manney Photography

Curious about other wedding venues? Read our blog to find the best one for your wedding!

Spooky Accessories

  • Black Bridal Gloves Called Kara By Maggie Sottero
  • Photo Of Bride In Clarke Wedding Cape By Sottero And Midgley
  • Bride In Black Wedding Dress With Black Veil Called Alexandria By Rebecca Ingram

You can’t have a Halloween-themed wedding look without some accessories to pair with it! Lucky for you, we have some gothic-inspired accessories for you to choose from! Take a look at our black accessories: the Alexandria veil, the Clark cape, and the Kara bridal gloves. Brides, beware! These just might end up haunting your dreams.

  • Photo Of Halloween Wedding Accessories
  • Photo Of Halloween Wedding Accessories

PC: Morgan Moos | PC: Margan Photography

For other accessory ideas, consider pairing your Halloween wedding dress with black shoes, an accent ribbon in maroon, and gothic-inspired jewelry. If you’re really hoping to incorporate the Halloween spirit into your wedding day look, add some skeletal hair accessories, a spider or pumpkin brooch, a ghostly crown, or even skeleton makeup!

Gothic-Inspired Wedding Dresses

Last, but certainly not least, you can’t have a Halloween wedding without a Halloween-themed wedding dress! Lucky for you, we have a wide selection of colorful and black wedding dresses to choose from for your big day.

  • Bride In Black Wedding Dress Called Zander By Sottero And Midgley
  • Bride In Black Wedding Dress Called Zander By Sottero And Midgley

PC: Margan Photography

First up, the endlessly sexy Zander by Sottero and Midgley. This beautiful A-line gown features black lace, a deep V-neckline, an open back, and swirling black lace. If you love this gown but would prefer something fitted, consider its Sister Style Zander Lane by Sottero and Midgley!

  • Bride In Black Wedding Dress Called Elaine By Maggie Sottero

PC: Nikk Nguyen Photography

Next is art-deco beauty Elaine by Maggie Sottero. If you’re looking to add a little bit of sparkle to your Halloween wedding look, this is the gown for you. With intricately beaded lines, a plunging V-neck, an open back, and a fit-and-flare silhouette, this wedding dress is sure to be the envy of all your guests – just don’t let Morticia Adams get her claws on it!

  • Bride In Black Long Sleeve Wedding Dress Called Alexandria By Rebecca Ingram
  • Bride In Black Long Sleeve Wedding Dress Called Alexandria By Rebecca Ingram

Don’t worry, brides: we have more shimmer in our list of Halloween-inspired wedding dresses! Meet Alexandria by Rebecca Ingram. This beautiful ballgown wedding dress features a full black colorway, whimsical bishop sleeves, a plunging V-neck, and endless sparkle. For brides who are hoping to look a little vintage on their wedding day, this is the dress for you.

  • Bride In Colorful Wedding Dress Called Alera By Sottero And Midgley
  • Bride In Colorful Wedding Dress Called Alera By Sottero And Midgley

Finally, our red ballgown Alera by Sottero and Midgley. Think of Carrie at the prom or Lydia from Beetlejuice while you gaze at this striking wedding gown. With its crimson colorway, strapless neckline, and vintage buttons down the back, it’s the ideal wedding dress for your unique wedding day.

Love these gowns? Make sure to read our blog to see more of our black wedding dresses.

It goes without saying that getting married on or near your favorite holiday should feel like a truly unique celebration. So, get out there and make a stylish, one-of-a-kind statement with these Halloween wedding ideas!

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