It’s time to hit the thrift, craft, and costume stores – Halloween parties are right around the corner. If you are feeling in a rut and looking for a little out-of-the-box inspiration, we are here for you. Particularly if you are looking for something more stylish than spooky (or at least a little bit of both), these four themes are for you:

Gothic Dinner Party

To set the scene for an equally elegant and eerie dinner party, combine Victorian Gothic Period style with lots of dark colors, dim lighting, and some subtle scares. Some of our favorite sinister details include: play menacing sound effects in the hallways, limit as much lighting as possible to candlelight, and place skulls, bats, and spiders in apothecary jars or on tables throughout the house.

Gothic Dinner Party
1. Candelabra 2. Sleepy Hollow invitation 3. Black Skull Candle with Crystal Eyes 4. Williams-Sonoma Halloween Moon Plates 5. [DIY] Black candy apples 6. West Elm X-Ray Glassware 7. Feather Wreath 8. LED Orange Light Twig Tree 9. Table runner 10. Inky Skies invitation

Pick Your Poison Cocktail Party

For this devilish cocktail party, put your focus where it counts: the bar. There are so many amazing DIYs online (ah, the magic of the internet!) that you can find for ghastly brews and terrifying tinctures. We are particular fans of Mr.Hyde’s potion or the Screwed Up Screwdriver using Blavod’s black vodka.

Cocktail Party-1

1. Blavod Black Vodka 2. Halloween-themed cocktails 3. Bride of Frankenstein cocktail napkins 4. Costumes & Cosmos invitation 5. Bottle stopper 6. Bottle opener 7. Black lights 8. Chalkboard table signs 9. Be Scary invitation 10. Skull & Crossbones shaker

Stylish Halloween Masquerade

Proof that not every Halloween party has to have gore and terror, this stylish masquerade allows you to channel the classier side of the holiday. Using majority black and white with gold and orange as an accent allows for an overall modern vibe and for the colors to truly stand out. Alert guests of the theme and attire early with a digital invite that sets the scene for a more elegant affair. 

Stylish Masquerade

1. Modern Candelabra 2. Black and Gold Dinnerware 3. Gold Metallic Paper Lanterns 4. Masquerade invitation 5. Gold Glitter Branch 6. Masquerade Mask 7. Black and Gold Flatware 8. Gold Confetti Cocktail Glass 9. [DIY] Gold Pumpkin Place Cards

Tricks & Treats Kid-Friendly Party

Kids and parents alike will want to attend this glammed-up kid-friendly Halloween party. Feel free to make it as chic or as playful as you want, but keep it simple to guarantee you get to enjoy the party with the kiddos instead of spending the whole time prepping or tidying up. Prep snacks and treats ahead of time, easily create a theme with plenty of black and orange details, and don’t forget activities to keep the little ones entertained.

Kid Friendly Trick Or Treat

1. Spider Piñata 2. Candy Corn Votive 3. [DIY] Broomstick Goody Bags 4. Black and Orange Tassel Garland 5. Candy Corn Web invitation 6. Spritz Paper Fans 7. [DIY] Halloween Orange Sherbet Pumpkins 8. BOO! invitation 9. Vinyl Bat Decals 10. Black Cat String Lights

Get your party started with 10 free invitations here.