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Posts tagged halloween wedding
An Elegant Blush and Black Halloween Wedding Styled Shoot

With Halloween this coming Saturday {and gaining an hour of sleep}, it's getting pretty exciting this week in our house. And, I'm super excited to share this gorgeous Halloween themed shoot with you today that features spectacular florals from Maribel of EightTreeStreet and beautiful photos from {a}strid photography. I'm also loving the color palette of blush, black and tangerine. Maribel writes that the team behind this styled shoot didn't want the traditional dark colors, just a sweet inspiration for Halloween. And, I couldn't love it more. It's just stunning.

Wedding Vendors + Credits:
Design, Flowers & Planning: EightTreeStreet
Photography: {a}strid photography
Jewelry: A&M Dream Links
Invitations: Ribbons and Ink
Table Number: Ten23 Designs
Hair & Makeup: Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry and Consulting
Drinks: Mixin’ Mimi Mixology
Model: Katie McElroy at Katie Rose, LLC
Cake: Lil’ Tea’s Specialty Desserts
Table Accessories and Linens: CVLinens (linens) and LinenTablecloth.com (napkin rings)

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9 Fun & Stylish Ideas for Halloween Weddings + a Printable Invitation

With Halloween coming soon I wanted to gather ideas together for a stylish Halloween wedding. {of course these ideas work for any Halloween party, not just weddings} Simply start with black and white as the base color palette and then you can add punches of color - purple, orange and even bright green are all great choices for Halloween. How perfect is the downloadable "Dim the Lights and Keep Moving" poster for a wedding reception? I also love the idea of a more intimate wedding where you would marry in-front of a decorated mantle or an antique piano, like the one shown below. And, as an added bonus, I've created a downloadable Halloween Party Invitation. Simply download and fill in the blanks and then mail to all your guests {sized as a 4x6}. Looking for an invitation for a different party? Please contact me thru my etsy shop for a custom design.

9 Fun & Stylish Halloween Decorating Ideas:

1. Painted and glittered pumpkins {faux or real} in silver & black are the perfect decor accent

2. Happy Halloween banner{downloadable}

3. Paper flower wreaths are great for decor or on the entrance way to event

4. "join us . . . if you dare" Halloween Party Invitation

5. Can never go wrong with feathers {like a feather bouquet}, photo by Jessica Frey Photography

6. Black potted trees are great for centerpieces

7. Typographical Halloween Poster to set the mood, ex. "Dim the Lights and Keep Moving" {downloadable}

8. Black and White Place Setting with DIY black-and-white cloth napkins

9. Black candy buffet with elegant yet eerie labels, ex. Twisted Treats, Witch's Sticks {downloadable}

To print this invitation once downloaded you will need a printer and 8.5" x 11" white card stock {2 invitations per page}. Please Note: This file is meant for personal use only, not for resale. You cannot offer this design for sale and it cannot be used for commercial purposes.

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Halloween Inspired Wedding with Feathers and Pom Poms

With Halloween coming up this Saturday, I had to put together a little board in celebration. The colors are the typical orange and black, with the introduction of grey and white for a little more elegance. For the floral design, I was envisioning either feather bouquets or maybe even carnations to match the pom poms. My personal favorite from this board is definitely the Vera Wang dress with the adorable feather wreath coming in a close second. Would you consider a Halloween inspired wedding? If you are, what colors will you be working with?
Image Credits and Resources:
Sweet Dessert Buffet Table from
Brides {created by Amy Atlas Events}, Tissue Paper Pom-Pom Kit from Martha Stewarts Crafts, Black tissue organza strapless dress from Brides {from Vera Wang Bridal House}, Artisan Chocolate Halloween Ladybugs from John and Kira's, Halloween Invitation from Trendy Treasures Design Company on etsy, Happy Halloween Feather Wreath from Victorian Petals on etsy, Interior room from Apartment Therapy