The Halloween Wedding That Made Our Little Dark Hearts Explode
Q: What inspired this unforgettable event?
From the very first phone call, I knew this was my kind of couple. The bride said: “We want a full-on Halloween celebration - costumes, creepy vibes, the works.” I practically leapt out of my chair. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I was all in! They gave me full trust (and a blank-slate venue they’d never even seen completed), and I ran with it.
Q: Tell us about the ceremony vibe.
Romantic, but haunting. After passing beneath a dramatic "Till Death Do Us Part" sign, the room glowed with black candles, and they exchanged vows beneath an arbor of branches and Edison bulbs. And in one of my all-time favorite moments? The ring bearer was Thing from The Addams Family...an animatronic hand that literally rolled down the aisle to deliver the rings. Creepy, hilarious, and absolutely perfect!
Q: What made the guest experience so unique?
We didn’t just decorate—we built a Halloween universe (call me, Universal Studios!). Guests thought they knew what was coming after the candlelit ceremony, but once they moved into a Beetlejuice-themed cocktail hour, we dropped a massive drape to reveal the rest of the venue, and jaws hit the floor.
We created four fully immersive haunted scenes:
- A foggy graveyard 🌫️
- A creepy clown nightmare (yes, with real clown actors because the bride hates clowns...so naturally, we leaned in)
- A haunted paranormal house
- A spooky nursery crawling with baby dolls (the groom’s biggest fear...of course, we went there)
Every inch of the venue - even the bathrooms - was transformed. It wasn’t just a wedding. It was a full-blown Halloween theme park designed around their love story.
Q: What were some standout reception details?
The bride wore a custom light-up gown. Guests lined up for tarot readings. The bar poured creepy-themed cocktails. And the cake? A gore-dripping masterpiece, complete with severed hands, designed by an actual Hollywood special effects artist. If you’re going spooky, go spooky! And just when everyone thought they’d seen it all...a zombie flash mob broke out. Screams, laughter, total chaos. Peak entertainment!
Q: Any fun behind-the-scenes moments for you as the planner?
Just me, sprinting through the venue in a full circus ringmaster costume while wrangling zombies, clowns, and a glowing bride. No big deal. Honestly, it was one of the most theatrical, adrenaline-fueled weddings I’ve ever pulled off...and I loved every second!
Q: Final thoughts?
This was a wedding that leaned all the way in. Bold. Hysterical. Heartfelt. Spooky as hell. Every detail told a story, every guest had a blast, and the couple got the immersive Halloween wedding of their dreams! One for the books, and one I’ll be bragging about forever!
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