The Halloween Wedding
When you first hear the words 'Halloween Wedding' your mind might conjure up a myriad of spooky images. Skull and crossbones wedding cakes, black wedding dresses and pumpkin centrepieces. Pumpkin centrepieces you say? Now this got me thinking. A lot of people getting married around this time might run away at the sound of pumpkins assuming they are not fitting with the elegant, sophisticated style they are going for on their big day. But what if there was a way of incorporating them into your Halloween wedding and making them look classy as hell (sorry I had to). Luckily pumpkin centrepieces can be really versatile and the best part is that they are super affordable too.
Photo by Brittany Watson Jepsen.
Below I've included my favourites from online, some of which have tutorials so you can have a go yourselves.
Painting a pumpkin is an easy way of making it look instantly chic. All you have to do then if place a vase with water inside and add some flowers in the centre.
Have a look at Chatelaine for more stunning photos and inspiration.
Photo by Roberto Caruso.
If you're looking for some mood lighting on your table then why not make these candleholders? Add a splatter of glitter and you're flying! Twig and Thistle have a full tutorial for this beautiful piece which you can find here.
Mod Podge is one of the most essential tools for any crafter and for this project you may need an entire bottle of it. However if the finished product is anything like the image below you definitely won't mind. Country Living will show you exactly how it's done.
Be prepared to find bits of glitter in your home for weeks after this project by Amy of PBteen. This is a wonderful tutorial with the added bonus of some dreamy photography.
Adding a lace pattern to anything is an instant winner in my book. Martha Stewart has a fabulous tutorial for these green beauties.