5 Classy Ideas for a Halloween Wedding Reception

If you love Halloween and are getting married in October, a themed reception or open house can be a treat. However, all Latter-day Saints want to invite the spirit into the wedding festivities and some Halloween themes can drive it away.

Luckily for all Halloween lovers out there, we have five classy ideas that will incorporate your love for this October holiday while maintaining a classic wedding feel.

Stick to Black and White

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Orange is a Halloween staple, but it can definitely be garish. Cut out color completely and stick to a totally black and white theme. Sticking to mostly black with a few white and gray accents is an easy way to get a classy Halloween ambiance.

Black and White Halloween Decorating Ideas by Bird's Party

Lace Wrapped Candles - paint lace with nonflammable black paint and then roll the candle in it to pick it up

Cook Up Homemade Candy

One of the best parts of Halloween is all of the candy. Take your reception to the next level by serving homemade versions of your favorite Halloween candies. This is an especially good option if you’d only like to serve a dessert bar at your wedding. A lot of simple recipes exist online for these delicious candies. Here are just a few we found:

Create Classy Pumpkins

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Pumpkins are THE symbol of Halloween. Trade in cartoon jack-o-lanterns for classier alternatives. Add lace, paint, or intricate carving patterns to add a fall warmth to your wedding reception decor.

It's a Girl Pink Pumpkin Story Themed Baby Shower. Great Idea for the Fall.

Pumpkins the Alisa Burke way! She created these about 3 years ago using black acrylic paint and a paint pen. She used a few scraps of lace as her inspiration for the pattern. TIP: She used fine tip white Sharpie paint pens.

Carved Pumpkins for Lanterns - 12 DIY ideas for decorating your home this Halloween on HOUSE - design, food and travel by House & Garden.

Serve Sparkling “Potions”

Make sure you have one of these Halloween themed drinks at your party to make it a hit! Choose from adult beverages or kid friendly drinks. We have drink recipes for orange sherbert punch, candy corn punch, egg nog and pumpkin smoothies!

Create a special drink station full of delicious “potions.” Mix together your favorite mocktails and punches and serve them in old fashioned serving bowls. Dry ice and a variety of bright colors will add a deliciously fun touch.

Change Your Dress

Want to make more of an extreme statement at your Halloween wedding reception? Consider changing into a different colored dress for the reception. A simple black party dress can completely set the tone and give you a little more freedom to move around and have fun.