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27 Halloween Wedding Ideas That Are Seriously Spooky

These spooky ideas give a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘until death do us part’!

A couple wearing pumpkins with heart-shaped eyes on their heads. One is wearing a sparkly dress and holding a bouquet and the other is wearing a brown suit. They are in an autumnal forest

Obsessed with Halloween? Then why not turn your wedding into the ultimate ‘I boo’ celebration! Despite its reputation, Halloween doesn’t necessarily involve wearing all black and looking gloomy. From festive unusual wedding favours to sexy black wedding dresses, there’s no shortage of Halloween wedding ideas!

We've rounded up everything you need to have the perfect Halloween wedding, including some amazing Halloween wedding dresses, Halloween wedding various and several other seriously spooky-yet-chic Halloween wedding ideas. What are you waiting for? Let's get planning - the vibe is: 'til death do we party'!

27 Halloween Wedding Ideas

These spook-tacular ideas are a great way to add some gothic glam to your big day.

Halloween Wedding Invitations

1. Glamorous Spiderweb Invitations - £9.35, Amazon

Wedding invitation with black ribbon and spiderweb overlay

Wedding invitations are crucial for setting the tone of your ceremony. Get things off to a spine-chilling start with these elegant spiderweb invites from Amazon.

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2. Soul Mates Black Wedding Invitations - £5, Etsy

Black wedding invitation with the title 'Soul Mates' and two white ghosts surrounded by sparkles

If you prefer some more wholesome vibes, these adorable ‘Soul Mates’ cards from Etsy are ideal for adding a cutesy spin to a Halloween themed wedding. 

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3. VHS Wedding Frightmare Wedding Invitations - £1.50, Etsy

Wedding invitation designed like a VHS tape. The envelope states 'Wedding Frightmare' and has a picture of two skulls, while the invite itself is designed like a VHS tape

Horror movie fans will be thrilled with these VHS-inspired Wedding Frightmare invitations from Etsy. These are guaranteed to make your guests scream… with delight.

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4. 'Til Death Do Us Part' Tarot Wedding Invitations - £2.35, Etsy

a folded wedding invitation stating 'Til death do us part' with an tarot illustration of two skeletons

These ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ tarot wedding invites from Etsy are the perfect introduction to an elegant Halloween wedding. Mysterious, chic and intriguing, you won’t want to miss out.

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Halloween Wedding Decorations

5. Velvet Pumpkins - £14.50, Under The Ivy

Orange and black velvet pumpkin in front of a wooden box saying Hogwarts

Pumpkins are the go-to accessories of the Halloween season. If you don’t fancy cleaning up the real thing after the ceremony, here are some gorgeous velvet pumpkins courtesy of Under The Ivy.

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6. Pumpkin Fairy Lights - £10,  Lights 4 Fun

Orange fairy lights designed like jack-o-lanterns

Keep the pumpkin theme going with these cute pumpkin fairy lights from Lights 4 Fun, the best way to cast an autumnal glow over your guests.

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7. Skull Soy Wax Candles - £14.99, Ajouter

Five soy wax candles designed like skulls in different colours

Spooky scary skeletons are a must-have at any Halloween-core celebration. These skull candles from Ajouter are made from sustainable soy wax and come in a variety of different colours.

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8. Embossed Wine Goblets - £29.40, Etsy

Embossed goblets in a variety of colours arranged on a table with autumn leaves and lit candles

Vintage-style goblets are the most stylish way to eat, drink and be scary. Fill these pieces from Dibor Home on Etsy up with merlot and let your deep dark fantasies come true.

Halloween Wedding Dresses

9. Style 69375 - £POA, Ronald Joyce

Black wedding dress with sequin bodice and ruffle train

Ditch tradition and embrace your Morticia Addams fantasy by choosing a black wedding dress. This extravagant theatrical gown by Ronald Joyce is perfect for couples determined to make heads roll.

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10. Stella Black Dress - £495, Nadine Merabi

Black wedding dress with plunging neckline, sheer mesh covered with black lace flowers and a fishtail

This Nadine Merabi barely-there dress is a must-have for any brides set on having all eyes on them. Cut from sheer mesh, detailed with black sequin leaves, this is the ultimate sexy wedding dress to help you express your dark side.

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11. The Black Edit Dress - £POA, Halfpenny London

Two piece black wedding dress. The top is sheer with black lace and the skirt is black and full-length

Two-piece wedding dresses are one of the hottest wedding trends right now, and it’s easy to see why. Check out this sheer lace and full skirt combo from Halfpenny London for some gothic glam inspiration.

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12. Norvinia Dress- £POA, Maggie Sottero

Full skirt wedding dress with white underlay and black lace detailing

Embracing your dark side doesn’t always mean dressing entirely in black. The white underlay on this Maggie Sottero dress acts as the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous black lace floral details, not to mention the spectacular shimmer and full skirt.

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13. Lace Bardot Fishtail Dress - £139, Coast

Black bardot maxi dress with lace detailing on the bodice, long sleeves and a slit in the skirt

This black Bardot dress from Coast is the perfect way to add a sprinkle of vintage glamour to your Halloween wedding. The lace bodice paired with a sleek skirt makes this an effortlessly elegant option. 

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Halloween Bridesmaid Dresses

14. Plunging Backless Satin Dress - £120, Nasty Gal

V neck stain maxi dress with a tight waistband and flowing skirt

Who says spooky can't be sexy? Nasty Gal’s plunging satin maxi dress is the perfect way to keep your bridesmaids feeling elegant and alluring. See more sexy bridesmaid dresses here.

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15. Lissa Dress - £285, Reformation

Black mid-length dress with flowing skirt, textured bodice and thin straps

Reformation makes high quality statement pieces guaranteed to last. The flattering Lissa dress comes with detachable straps and is elegance personified, perfect for Halloween and all-year round.

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16. Chiffon Skater Dress - £25, Boohoo

Knee-length backless black skater dress with bows on shoulders

This Boohoo dress is giving flirty ballerina, the ideal for bridesmaids who know how to party. Shoulder bows and a criss-cross back give this number the ideal combo of cute and sexy.

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17. Sequin Maxi Dress - £250, Phase Eight

Full length dress, top half is short sleeved and black, bottom half is 1920s style black and gold beaded skirt

Often one of the most popular Halloween costumes, this Phase Eight sequin dress brings all your flapper fantasies to life. The Hollywood glam vibes mean this would be the perfect accompaniment to a 1920s style wedding dress.

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18. Wrap Neckline Jumpsuit - £59.99, Mango

Black full-length tapered jumpsuit with low-cut wrap neckline

On-trend brides might want to consider these stylish black jumpsuits from Mango. Not only will your 'maids be comfortable all day, but they'll look very chic- especially when paired with some statement shoes and jewellery.

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If you want to take things a step further, you could invite your guests to dig out some seriously scary Halloween costumes for your wedding. Check out our list of the best couples Halloween costumes for some inspiration

Halloween Wedding Reception Ideas

19. Tarot Wedding Table Name Cards - £5, Etsy

Deck of eight black and gold table name cards designed like tarot cards, including the star, the moon , the lovers, strength, the sun, death, wheel of fortune and justice

Witches and wizards listen up; Hedge Pig Alt Designs is here for all your spiritual wedding needs. These A5 tarot wedding table name cards are a great way to sprinkle some of the spiritual world into your ceremony.

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20. Till Death Do Us Part Cake Topper - £24.88, Etsy

Black drip wedding cake topped with roses, gold macarons and a cake topper saying 'Till Death Do Us Part'

This ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ cake topper from Laserworx Signs is the perfect finishing touch to a spooky cake, serving up a little extra sprinkling of gothic romance. Pair it with a drip wedding cake to nail this look.

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21. Pumpkin Acrylic Drink Stirrers - £14.50, Love Lumi Ltd

Two cocktails in wine glasses with sparkly orange stirrers shaped like pumpkins

It’s time to drink up witches! These adorable pumpkin cocktail stirrers are the perfect spooky twist to add to your boo-ze. Discover the perfect signature wedding cocktail for them!

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22. Til Death Do Us Part Wedding Guest Book - £18, Etsy

Black and white spiral bound guest book with the title 'Til Death Do Us Part' and the couples' name. The book is surrounded by woven pumpkins and lit tea lights

Guest books are a wonderful addition to any wedding. Check out these gothic custom guest books from Etsy, which can be personalised to add skulls, coffins, whatever your dark heart desires. Why not start a little healthy competition to see who can come up with the eeriest message? See more alternative wedding guest book ideas here.

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Halloween Wedding Favours

23. Skeleton Key Bottle Opener - £1.50, Etsy

Gold skeleton key bottle opener with an attached note saying 'The key to happiness is love (and the ability to open a bottle)'

Skeleton keys don’t just have an excellently creepy name; they’re also a gorgeous idea for a wedding favour. Check out this one from Glendale Engraving on Etsy- it’s also a bottle opener.

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24. Pumpkin Wedding Favours - £20, Etsy

Small orange velvet pumpkin with attached note reading 'Thank you for sharing our special day'

These pumpkin wedding favours from Autumn Days Design on Etsy are an adorable finisher to an autumnal wedding. Discover our favourite autumn wedding ideas here.

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25. Candy Skulls Personalised Love Hearts - £6.99, Etsy

Red, white and black mini packets of love heart with candy skulls and couples' name

Personalised love hearts are one of the most popular personalised wedding favours- why not change things up with these Day of the Dead love hearts from Etsy?

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26. Personalised Gothic Candles - £10.99, Etsy

Personalised white pillar candles with various types of skulls and couples' names

Aesthetically pleasing, well-scented and inherently spooky, candles are the ideal wedding favour. These midi candles from Etsy can be fully personalised to your ceremony, making this part of an unforgettable wedding gift bag.

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27. Moon and Star Black Organza Bags - £9, Etsy

Black organza bag with gold and silver moons and stars

Where else to put your wedding favours and trinkets than in an organza bag? These reusable moon and star organza bags from Etsy are the perfect presentation for all your Halloween wedding favours.

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What better way to embrace spooky season than by saying ‘I boo’ in a haunted wedding venue? Check out our roundup of haunted UK wedding venues here