Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas: Gothic Wedding Invitations, Spooky Décor & Cake for October Marriage

29+ Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas

Last Updated on March 5, 2024 by Kimberly Crawford

Considering a Halloween wedding? Wedding themes from jack-o-lantern pumpkins to vampires and from gloomy gothic halls to halloween masks are perfect for late autumn.

Fans of Halloween can celebrate their marriage in style with a Halloween theme for their wedding. The spookiest day of the year – and the month leading up to it – offers terrific opportunities for festive, creative decorations, amazing bridal dresses, wedding cakes, gothic wedding invitations, and more.

Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Wedding Theme

The tried and true, classic decoration for All Hallows Eve is the holiday jack-o-lantern. Decorate with carved pumpkins, lit candles, and hold the reception by moonlight – or with the moon in sight through windows – if at all possible.

Black roses, orange day lillies or orange poppies make dramatic floral highlights and are perfect for the bride’s bouquet.

For the bride’s dress, a slim-fitting black gown with touches of black lace is both eerie and elegant. A black tux with orange or red cummerbund is perfect for the groom – or a Halloween costume for a more casual affair.

Vampire Wedding Theme

Vampires are a hot current trend, and what could be sexier than an elegant, black tie, vampire themed wedding? Whether the inspiration is Twilight or True Blood, the vampire wedding theme in red and black is classy and elegant.

Light red and black candles around the room. Blood red glass makes a dramatic effect in candle holders and centerpieces.

Roses dyed black or blood red are perfect for the bouquet, as a complement to the bride’s dress – a traditional white gown with red details, or a slim black and red lace dress. Decorate the cake in red, black and white.

Gothic Manor Wedding Theme

A gothic wedding theme is a timeless classic, and depends almost entirely on the location chosen for the ceremony and reception.

Inns and weddings chapels with a rustic, traditional feel and buildings made of weathered stone lend themselves to dark, creepy Haloween décor, low lighting, and elegant glamor.

Vintage touches are perfect for this theme, from gothic wedding invitations to the bride’s jewelry and dress. The style should be antique looking, romantic and filled with the drama of gothic novels like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.

This is one Halloween event where the wedding cake can be a traditional white confection, in classic, romantic tradition.

Masquerade Ball Wedding Theme

Last but not least, the masquerade ball or masked ball is a Halloween tradition that easily lends itself to a formal event.

The masked ball wedding theme invites guests to dress in their costumed finest, in Halloween masks, full character outfits, and more. This can be a fun, festive celebration with plenty of games and activities to keep the crowd entertained.

The invitations can include an elegant domino mask theme, and should inform guests that they are expected to arrive in costume (or in character).

Decorate in streamers of blue, gold, purple and bronze – or any vivid color combination – and dress up the reception hall with dazzling centerpieces or flowers of all colors and varieties. The bride and groom should sparkle in their own Halloween costumes.

29+ Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas

Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas

1. White Pumpkins on Wedding

White Pumpkins on Wedding | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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2-3. Pumpkins and lace for a Seasonal Wedding

Pumpkins and lace for a Seasonal Wedding | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

Pumpkins and lace for a Seasonal Wedding | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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4. Black and orange autumn Halloween wedding color inspiration

Black and orange autumn Halloween wedding color inspiration | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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5. Spring Shores Lodge Idaho Styled Wedding Shoot

Spring Shores Lodge Idaho Styled Wedding Shoot | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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6. DIY Fresh Floral Moon Pumpkin

DIY Fresh Floral Moon Pumpkin | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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7. Halloween Wedding Cake

Halloween Wedding Cake | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

8-9. A lighted pumpkin path

A lighted pumpkin path | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

A lighted pumpkin path | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

 

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10. A magical wedding ceremony setup in Mexico at this unique, jungle venue

A magical wedding ceremony setup in Mexico at this unique, jungle venue | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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11. Black, gold and greenery dark moody wedding ideas

Black, gold and greenery dark moody wedding ideas | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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12. A sparkly jewelled skull

A sparkly jewelled skull | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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13. Purple orchid Wedding

Purple orchid Wedding | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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14. A killer Halloween Wedding

A killer Halloween Wedding | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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15. Candlelight and weddings

Candlelight and weddings | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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16. Haunted house-inspired signs

Haunted house-inspired signs | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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17. Skull centerpiece with cobweb table cloth

Skull centerpiece with cobweb table cloth | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

18. Enchanted Forest Halloween Wedding

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19-23. Elegant Halloween Table Settings

Elegant Halloween Table Settings | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

Elegant Halloween Table Settings | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

Elegant Halloween Table Settings | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

Elegant Halloween Table Settings | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

Elegant Halloween Table Settings | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

24. DIY Skull Vase and Halloween Party Decor

DIY Skull Vase and Halloween Party Decor | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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25. Moody florals on the tree and chandelier make the ceremony spot chic

Moody florals on the tree and chandelier make the ceremony spot chic | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

26. Halloween Wedding Path

Halloween Wedding Path | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

27. Silver skull red velvet cakes

Silver skull red velvet cakes | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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28. Dark sheer cloth and darker flowers

Dark sheer cloth and darker flowers | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

29. Pumpkin Paved Aisle Decoration for Halloween Wedding

Pumpkin Paved Aisle Decoration for Halloween Wedding | Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas - Farmfoodfamily.com

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30. Black wedding

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31. Scary Halloween makeup

31 halloween wedding ideas

Makeup artist: @jyllsan – Jyllian Sanchez
Photographer: @blakehogge -Blake Hogge
Models: @maddmegg @sara.rae.mayne and @richard_the_wizard
Florals: @madelynwellflorals
Source: Utah Bride Magazine

32. Halloween Wedding Centerpiece

32 halloween wedding ideas