7 Times the Wedding World Nailed Halloween

It's rare when we see Halloween and weddings collide — it takes a certain type of couple or creative to bring a holiday that's associated with spine-chilling and turn it into a celebration that's stunning. But our round-up of inspiration shoots, engagement sessions and, yes, Halloween weddings, proves that it can be done.

Using a dark and dramatic palette, vintage props, skulls and candles, the team behind this inspiration shoot created a voodoo vibe scene that celebrates the Pagan culture. | Photo by Paola de Paola Photography | Design by Beyond Vintage | Styling by Bijou Bride | Florals by Ladybird Flowers | Cake by French Made | Taxidermy by Death + Glory Taxidermy | Stationery by Haut de Forme Studio | via Rock ‘n Roll Bride

This moody and broody engagement session was captured in an Ibiza cemetery. | Photo by Ana Lui Photography via Burnett's Boards

Titled “Flower and Bones,” this hauntingly beautiful editorial bewitches us with a raw, abandoned backdrop, a moody palette and lush florals. | Photo by Mikhail Loskutov | Concept, Floral Design and Décor: FlowerBazar | Dress: The Wedding Shop | Skulls: Art of Bones | Props: Interior Shop | Groom’s Attire: FOTT | Cake: Iv Cakes | Groom’s Styling: Briolin | via Burnett's Boards

Being huge fans of the “American Horror Story” series, Ryan and Andrea's engagement shoot was a scene right out of “Murder House.” | Photo by Seth Kaye Photography

A devilishly chic Day of the Dead-themed inspiration shoot is sure to inspire whether on a small scale, such as Day of the Dead cake toppers, or grand with your entire wedding day tabletop design. | Design by Karma Flowers | Photo by Cyrience Photography

Bex and Cara share an affinity for things that go bump in the night, so to set the mood for their Halloween wedding date, they created an engagement shoot set made up of candles, neon crosses, cages, vintage leather sofas and skull cocktails. | Photo by Nick Kinnard Photography via Kiss My Tulle

Spiderwebs, Edgar Allen Poe quotes, dead roses and pumpkins create a sophisticated spookiness for this Halloween wedding. | Photo by Jacquelyne Pierson Photography | Planning by Viva Max Weddings | Design by Michelle Edgemont

By Brittny Drye

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Brittny Drye is the founder and editor-in-chief of Love Inc. magazine. A fierce cheerleader for marriage equality, she launched loveincmag.com in 2013 as a way to to celebrate both straight and same-sex love, equally. She lives in New York City with her husband and their cat, Scout.

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