Are you hosting a Halloween get-together this year? We’re all about a subtly spooky theme—without going overboard on hokey holiday kitsch. There’s no reason your Halloween party can’t be both sophisticated and spooky! Our Plano party rentals collection is full of details that – combined with a few creepy décor elements – can make a delightfully sinister Halloween table. Achieve a Halloween-inspired look with a few inspirations and décor items that make an elegant and eerie statement:

• Think about your theme: black and orange will always be a Halloween staple. But we encourage you to think outside the box! Consider a favorite scary movie or Halloween trope… then put a sophisticated twist on it. Beware of going too far with your theme; use it to inspire a few clever details, but don’t go overboard. Some ideas might include:
  • The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe: black feathers and a nod to a bygone era are key to this chilling theme. Use a black feather wreath and table runner to set the scene, then add raven candlesticks and slate place cards, illuminated by candles and lanterns.
  • Crypt Keeper: capitalize on the skull craze by designing a modern and spooky crypt-inspired party. Mix metallic skulls with tall tapers and matte black details for an eerie (and chic!) Halloween theme.
  • Dinner Party for The Addams Family: a black and white dinner party hosted for everyone’s favorite macabre family could be your unique theme. Use creative details from the show to bring the whole theme together.
  • Dia de los Muertos: instead of leaning on typical Halloween trends, branch out with a Dia de Los Muertos theme. We love the rich tradition behind this cultural holiday; its festive décor offers unique inspirations, and an opportunity to learn more about this Mexican holiday.

• Play with dark colors: moody hues are in style this season anyway! Make the most of this trend by playing with dramatic colors for your Halloween tablescape. Deep purple, rich burgundy, and dark emerald make a luxurious floral combination… atop a black gauzy table runner, you’ll strike the perfect balance between glamorous and spine-tingling.
• Candlelight: candles bring together the best of both worlds. They set the tone for an elegant occasion… but if you turn the lights down low, they’ll also evoke a spooky ambiance that’s ideal for a Halloween party. Combine with lanterns from our Plano party rentals collection, or use brass candlesticks with tall wax tapers (we love to see a modern twist with dark gray, black, or burgundy candles!)  to achieve a picture-perfect look.

• Signature Drink: finally, add a signature drink to your decked-out bar. Pinterest has plenty of Halloween-inspired cocktails, so bring out your inner bartender! Whip up a distinctive cocktail to serve up to your Halloween guests. If all else fails, set the table with red wine already poured—the burgundy color will complement any Halloween theme.

Ready to impress your guests (and maybe spook them just a little)? With these tips, you’re all set. We’d love to supply any rental details for your unforgettable Halloween bash. Give us a call to tour our Plano party rentals collection, and get advice on elegant (but slightly hair-raising) seasonal celebrations.