It’s easy to think all Fall weddings need to center around the classic colors and attributes of the season: the crisp colors and tastes of harvest or the ideas of fullness and family. However, there are some couples who love this time of year because it signals a time filled with the mysteries and magic of the macabre. If you’re a couple whose favorite part of fall is the spooky season, here are some themes that can channel your love of the frightful into a delightful experience for all.

Perhaps the most obvious aesthetic for a truly haunting night of romance would be the glitz and glam of a Halloween favorite: the vampire. Deep reds and black, satins and lace scream romance. Vampires are known for their taste of all things decadent and divine, so there is no limit to the dark opulence this theme possesses. 

If you have an interest in or share a curiosity about ghosts and the occult, consider a Victorian-era or Parisian catacombs-themed event where skulls, skeletons, and mummies would easily fit among the decor. 

Also consider researching the Gothic era in art, architecture, or literature for inspiration to make your glamorous day, one to die for.