{"id":15760,"date":"2023-10-06T03:11:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=15760"},"modified":"2023-10-06T03:14:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:14:59","slug":"halloween-costume-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/halloween-costume-party","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Costume Party Ideas: 15 Frightfully Fun Ways to Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-invitation-cards-black-candles-and-2-small-pumpkins.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween costume party: Halloween invitation cards, black candles, and 2 small pumpkins\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Halloween-invitation-cards-black-candles-and-2-small-pumpkins.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Halloween-invitation-cards-black-candles-and-2-small-pumpkins-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Halloween-invitation-cards-black-candles-and-2-small-pumpkins-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When leaves start to fall and sweater weather returns, you know the spooky season is right around the corner. If you\u2019re in the mood for some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hocus pocus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year, plan on hosting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costume party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to turn your spot into an elaborate horror house for an adults-only party or prefer a kid-friendly pumpkin fest, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween costume party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a perfect fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you\u2019ll find easy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Halloween decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and costumes you can throw together in minutes. For those who put their heart and soul into this season, we\u2019ve also included over-the-top ideas that will have guests talking about your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costume party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for years to come.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>15 Spooktacular <\/b><b>Halloween Costume Party<\/b><b> Ideas\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-having-a-toast-at-a-Halloween-costume-party.jpeg\" alt=\"People having a toast at a Halloween costume party\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/people-having-a-toast-at-a-Halloween-costume-party.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/people-having-a-toast-at-a-Halloween-costume-party-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/people-having-a-toast-at-a-Halloween-costume-party-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to have the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Halloween party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in years? With these spooky and fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween costume party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideas, you\u2019re sure to plan an event to remember. From scary and haunted to magical and silly, get ready for a frightfully good time!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Make a Statement With an <\/b><b>Inflatable<\/b><b> Costume<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go big this year with an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflatable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> costume like a tyrannosaurus rex, skeleton, or panda bear. It\u2019s a great idea for people who plan on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trick-or-treating<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in cooler weather since you can wear as many layers as you want underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Make It a <\/b><b>Masquerade<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15766\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15766\" class=\"wp-image-15766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mod-Halloween-Invitation-2.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween costume party: Mod Halloween Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Mod-Halloween-Invitation-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Mod-Halloween-Invitation-2-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Kate Ahn Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan an elegant Halloween <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span>fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/masquerade-party\"><strong>masquerade party<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make it a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/great-gatsby-party\">Great Gatsby bash<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by adding Art Deco decor and asking guests to attend in their best flapper attire. Be sure to set out the bubbly and have a plenty of bootlegger cocktails. Invite guests in style with the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/mod-halloween\/creme\/halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mod Halloween Invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes a mask and retro-inspired background.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Host a <\/b><b>Best Costume Contest<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is complete without a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costume contest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose a few guests to serve as the judging panel and let them crown a winner. Get everyone involved by tossing votes into a top hat and letting the crowd choose their favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Host a Monster Mash<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15767\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15767\" class=\"wp-image-15767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Monster-Mash-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween costume party: Monster Mash Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Monster-Mash-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Monster-Mash-Invitation-1-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Mint Parcel<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host a monster mash party and ask guests to come in their best monster costume. For an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adult Halloween party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make it as terrifying as possible with bloody and gory designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For something less frightful, dress up as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> monsters and villains. Get guests ready for the monster-sized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an invite like this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/monster-mash\/orange\/halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Monster Mash Invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Serve Spooky <\/b><b>Cupcakes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfy all those vampires\u2019 sweet tooths with <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/halloween-cupcakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween cupcakes<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring seasonal favorites like ghosts and pumpkins. Eyeballs, cobwebs, and bats make great <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toppers for a haunted look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Choose a <\/b><b>Costume Theme<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15769\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15769\" class=\"wp-image-15769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spooky-Season-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spooky Season Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Spooky-Season-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Spooky-Season-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Kid Collective<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a wickedly good time, ask guests to dress up in a specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costume theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can make the night all about movies like \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harry Potter,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Wars,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or \u201cBarbie.\u201d Alternatively, choose a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costume theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like dressing as Beyonce through the years or a Taylor Swift era.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other fun<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/halloween-party-themes\">Halloween party themes<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include Charlie Brown or the Nightmare Before <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make it clear if you want people to come in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">couples&#8217; Halloween costumes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">group costumes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or individual outfits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get folks in the spirit, send out this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/spooky-season\/black\/halloween\">Spooky Season invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring gliding ghosts, black bats, and pretty pumpkins. The supported backside has plenty of room for adding details on what types of costumes guests should wear to match the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Make \u201cPoison\u201d Candy <\/b><b>Apples<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get guests into a spooky mood with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/simply-delicious-food.com\/poison-toffee-apples-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cpoison\u201d candy <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>apples<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a haunted take on the classic seasonal caramel <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apples<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For bonus points, place them in a large wicker basket and dress up as the wicked witch in \u201cSnow White\u201d to pass them around.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Host a Killer Party<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15761\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15761\" class=\"wp-image-15761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crime-Scene-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Crime Scene Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Crime-Scene-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Crime-Scene-Invitation-1-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15761\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the night all about murderous villains by asking guests to dress in costume as a movie character killer. Chucky, Ghostface, and Michael Myers are classic favorites for this horrifying theme. Set the tone for a night of frights with the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/crime-scene\/red\/halloween\">Crime Scene Invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring blood spatter and spooky hues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Play Halloween Games<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the fun going all night with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/halloween-party-games\"><strong>Halloween party<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> games<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grown-ups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and kids. Set up a scavenger hunt to have guests look for themed objects. Or have a contest to see who can wrap up their partner as a mummy the fastest using toilet paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Host a Graveyard <\/b><b>Bash<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15763\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15763\" class=\"wp-image-15763 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Graveyard-Bash-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Graveyard Bash Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Graveyard-Bash-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Graveyard-Bash-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Patrice Horvath Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to make things really spooky? Plan a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween costume party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where everyone attends as a skeleton. Make it cute and fun with colorful themes or keep it traditional with black and white <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/graveyard-bash\/creme\/halloween\">Graveyard Bash Invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring festive skulls to ask guests to join the celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Curate a Haunted <\/b><b>Playlist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the mood for a frightful fete or a silly soiree with a Halloween <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playlist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose a curated list using Spotify or make your own mash-up of songs to create the vibe you want. Spooky soundtracks are ideal for a haunted house tour and children\u2019s songs are perfect for a quick get-together before you head out to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trick-or-treat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Invite a Psychic to Tell Your Future<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15762\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15762\" class=\"wp-image-15762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crystal-Ball-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Ball Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Crystal-Ball-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Crystal-Ball-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Make and Tell<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give guests entertainment they won\u2019t soon forget with psychic readings or tarot card sessions. Build the theme by asking guests to attend as witches and warlocks. Serve cocktails with dry ice for a spooktacularly smoky libation. Invite guests to a magical evening with this mystical<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/crystal-ball\/creme\/halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Crystal Ball Invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Set the Scene With <\/b><b>Halloween Decorations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re planning a horrifically fun evening or a kid-friendly fall-themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, decorating the space sets the mood. For a touch of terror, add skulls, bloody knives, and monster statues to the event space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For something less scary, decorate with pumpkins, glitter bats, and candy corn. Colorful eyeballs, creative cobwebs, and friendly ghosts create a festive atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Host a Day of the Dead Celebration<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15765\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15765\" class=\"wp-image-15765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marigolds-Sugar-Skulls-Invitation-3.jpg\" alt=\"Marigolds &amp; Sugar Skulls Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Marigolds-Sugar-Skulls-Invitation-3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Marigolds-Sugar-Skulls-Invitation-3-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/dia-de-los-muertos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dia De Los Muertos<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Day of the Dead) is a cultural holiday that is not the same as Halloween, the celebrations of this Mexican tradition kick off on November 1. To honor departed loved ones, altars are built, candles are lit, and food is shared between friends and family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to observe this important celebration, consider traditional dishes like tamales, pozole, sugar skull cookies, and pan de muerto. Use an invite like the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/marigolds-%26-sugar-skulls\/black\/halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Marigolds &amp; Sugar Skulls Invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a cheerful and colorful vibe that\u2019s perfect for a familial celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also research other traditions from Slavic and Filipino communities that celebrate the evening with similar celebrations of the dead. These are often called All Saints Day or Dziady in the case of Slavic celebrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Say Thanks With Spooky <\/b><b>Party Favors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell guests how much you loved their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween costume ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and festive attitudes by sending them home with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party favors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Head to a local <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party supplies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> store and grab Halloween-themed gift bags. Pack them with holiday sweets like candy corn, Sour Patch Kids, and Tootsie Pops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Have a Happy Halloween With Frights and Fun<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween party ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for costumes, decorations, games, and more, you\u2019re sure to have a spooktacular time. Whether you want a Halloween bash that scares the pants off your friends or prefer a cute and fall-inspired theme, there\u2019s something kids and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grown-ups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are sure to love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you choose a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween costume party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, browse our collection of <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">digital invites<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find a design that matches your vibe. Customize the invitation <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by playing with the color scheme and adding elements like haunted music. When you\u2019re ready, hit send and the invite goes to all of your guests via email or text. All that\u2019s left to do is count down the days until the big <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When leaves start to fall and sweater weather returns, you know the spooky season is right around the corner. 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