When we hear the words “Halloween Wedding” you might think of something horribly tacky, impossibly ridiculous, and something along the lines of distasteful. But that is far from true. Your wedding can be on October 31st, and not be an escapade of slutty nurses and orange and black streamers.
It is common for couples to have their “first time we met” stories based around holidays. Holidays are a cause for social events, parties, and gatherings. This is often where you meet “friends of friends” for the first time, or maybe even be the victim of a friend trying to play cupid. Maybe on the same day, the following year, he proposes! Choosing a day that meant something to you follows in suit with choosing your wedding date. It could be Halloween, and you can get away with it!
Here are some great ideas for Halloween themed weddings, or just autumn and fall weddings in general. Incorporate the season, use it as inspiration! Find elements that are true to the time of year, iconic for the season. Pumpkins may be obvious, but maple leaves, greenery, and seasonal floral can also be used. Gold, cinnamon, spiced beer and other warm details are also reminiscent of the atmosphere.
My favorite Fall Wedding details: Spiced (or pumpkin) Beer, hot cocoa wedding favors, pumpkin ice cream, rich chocolate cakes, hot drinks with cinnamon sticks, baked goods, apple strudel, and those clever cinnamon roll lollipop favors!
Check out these great Pumpkin and Autumn themed cocktail ideas, including a Hazelnut Pumpkin Beer Float! Yum!
Credits: Autumn Bride & Groom, Decor, Lily Bouquet, Cocoa Favor, Bouquet (preview), Cinnamon Tea, Pumpkin Ale, Hazelnut Pumpkin Beer Float, Cinnamon Roll Pops.
Rather than thinking in white-out white, try creams and greys. White can have many undertones, both warm and cool, so use this to create complimentary colors in a palette. This can range from browns, to yellows, to blues. If you can’t really see it working, then head over to a paint shop, and pick up some color cards in the “white” spectrum. You will see just how many variations of white there are. This is a great idea to get some inspiration and see just how broad the palette can be.
Making Memories: When you choose your photographer, be sure they are shooting digitally. Preview your pictures and share via a computer, and have your pictures burned to a CD. If you prefer film, be sure they recycle materials and don’t use so many chemicals in the development process.
