What I Did:

I went the low-budget route and got married in my in-laws' living room. We had their finished basement set up for the reception/party (described in the Reception area), and had a simple ceremony upstairs. The only decorations were a harvest-themed folding screen which we used as a backdrop, and a floor candelabra shaped like a spiderweb.

Other Suggestions:

• Just about any locale is spookier at night. An evening wedding also gives you an excuse to go more formal with decor and attire, if you like.

• Have the wedding and/or reception in an historic mansion. They can feel "spooky" while still being formal and elegant.

• Get married in an old stone church lit with candles in hurricane globes.

• A roaring fire can add a lot of atmosphere. If the weather permits, use the fire as your main source of light, and use candles or discreet electric lights around the rest of the room.

• If you choose an outdoor location such as a park, make sure to remind your guests to bring a jacket.

• Looking for a Vegas wedding? Several chapels in Las Vegas offer "Halloween" packages. See the Links page for Websites.