Electric Halloween Wedding Inspiration
Planning a Halloween wedding doesn’t mean creating a tacky event. Moody or Halloween-inspired weddings can easily be presented tastefully and sophisticatedly. These types of themes are a popular trend today and can be quite stylish.
With a talented lineup of vendors and a skilled professional wedding photographer, your Halloween wedding can be an event to remember—one you can relive forever via the magic of beautifully planned and executed photos and videos.
Recently, Ascend Theory, an organization of wedding photography artists dedicated to combining their experience to elevate and share their craft, invited a group of local photographers and vendors to combine their talents for an inspirational Halloween wedding shoot. As a founding member of Ascend Theory, I had the privilege of not only planning but also photographing this event.
Halloween Wedding Inspiration at Hiwassee River Weddings
You can create the dark, dramatic mood of a Halloween wedding in a chapel, cathedral, or outdoors in a forest. Our shoot took place at the “haunting” site of Hiwassee River Weddings and Events. The coordinator who put it all together was Team Wedding Knoxville. Tables, seating, and props were provided by All Occasion Party Rentals.
Halloween Wedding Invitations and Details
Invitations should represent the type of ceremony you’re planning, so guests know what to expect. You can go as dramatic as you want, or keep it simple and classic. Basic black and white create drama while remaining stylish. Elms Lettering provided the calligraphy for our event’s simply attractive place cards and accents.
Want something a bit more extreme? Check out some of these “till death do us part” themed designs posted on my Pinterest page.
Moody Wedding Lighting and Candlelight
When you think of Halloween, darkness comes to mind. But thoughtfully chosen, well-placed lighting ties the theme together and creates impressive, memorable wedding photos. We selected this venue for our shoot for its multiple locations and use of lighting across the property.
Edison-style bulbs work exceptionally well for Halloween Wedding setups. Edison bulbs, set up vertically on tables amid artfully arranged flowers, props, and themed refreshments, created a subtle reminder of a Frankenstein movie set that fit the event’s theme perfectly. The Edison bulbs were also a perfect accent for the ceremony site.
In fact, Edison bulbs are big these days for various wedding themes. Candles will always be appropriate as lighting accents. We used them extensively to create a mood at our site. But the wide range and quality of Edison bulbs available today make them a great choice for many types of settings.
A Black, Burgundy, and Gold Wedding Color Palette
Classic black can form the basis for many types of weddings. A predominance of black is, of course, perfect for a Halloween ceremony. Accent shades like blood red, burgundy, gray, deep purple or green, silver, or gold can work well. The theme can be witchy or gothic, which can evoke a feeling of power, danger, drama, whatever the wedding couple prefers.
Choose only a few basic shades, accented by pops of color that complement and add interest, as the roses did for our shoot to keep the effect focused and tasteful. We certainly appreciate all the floral decor that Elizabeth Daniels created, including the tablescape and Halloween wedding bouquet.
Halloween Wedding Desserts and Cocktails
Some couples go casual when planning Halloween wedding fare. Others serve complex, unique takes on traditional arrays, with the presentation geared toward the specific wedding theme. The delectably dark cupcakes, cookies, and treats (love the dramatic take on candy apples) for this inspirational Halloween wedding shoot came from All Mixed Up Cakes.
Master mixologists know how to create witches’ brew. Check out the steamy drinks offered up at the bar trailer provided by Single Barrel Events. How do you make drinks appear to smoke? There are secrets, but hire a professional. Don’t try it at home!
Black Wedding Attire and Gothic Bridal Style
So you’ve dreamed of your wedding day since childhood. When you were young, you probably pictured a pristine white gown. But as you matured, your tastes changed. You enjoy displaying your individualism. What better time than your wedding day to live the dream of playing the role of a powerful, yet cultured and beautiful princess of darkness?
Sleek hairstyles like the one Knoxville Bridal Hair created for our model can deliver the right look. But super curly could work too. Talented makeup application can really bring out a sought-after expression in facial features. Our fashionable makeup artist was Rosio Glam.
Who says wedding dresses can’t be black? Certainly not witches or gothic brides. Silver tiaras instead of veils? Why not? Mixed dark hues of tuxes and ties are a great fit for grooms. This type of attire was provided for our models by The Gilded Gown and Regal Tuxedo.
Halloween Wedding Photography in East Tennessee
Knoxville and the entire Smoky Mountain Area is a lovely setting for a wedding during any of the year’s seasons. Autumn is a particularly wonderful time to wed amid the mountains. The colored leaves, the artistry of the bare branches that cover the hilltops, and all the nature that surrounds us create a perfect stage for destination wedding ceremonies, receptions, and honeymoons.
There’s no better place than Tennessee for a Halloween wedding that’s tasteful, not tacky. Interested in planning an event like that in the Knoxville area, or a nuptial ceremony that’s a bit more classic? No matter the theme, contact Erin Morrison Photography to capture the spirit of every moment of your event in all its detail to enjoy forever.
