InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comTue, 02 Dec 2008 02:31:06 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxI always thought this would be a fun idea but my family wouldn't go for it, lol You could always have a traditional ceremony and then have a fun halloween receptionFri, 04 Jul 2008 04:41:00 GMTBrennaJackhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspx[quote][b]Evan1009 (7/4/2008)[/b][hr]I like the idea of an elegant, masquerade halloween themed wedding, fall colors, those glittery masks on the sticks, lots of dark colors and flowy fabrics, but sorry, <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffbbbb">the idea of hokey witch and devil costumes just seems tacky to me, and cheap and cheesy.</FONT> <BR>You could always throw a big Halloween party at your home, or even organise one at a hal and sell tickets of thats something you really want to do, but at least I would regret doing that to my wedding.[/quote]</P><P>Ouch.</P><P>It's totally fair if you don't want to do it for your wedding, but what if someone else wants to? What difference does it make to you, that you feel the need to judge it so harshly?Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:34:14 GMTsarahandrob2010http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxI like the idea of an elegant, masquerade halloween themed wedding, fall colors, those glittery masks on the sticks, lots of dark colors and flowy fabrics, but sorry, the idea of hokey witch and devil costumes just seems tacky to me, and cheap and cheesy. <BR>You could always throw a big Halloween party at your home, or even organise one at a hal and sell tickets of thats something you really want to do, but at least I would regret doing that to my wedding.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:33:02 GMTEvangelineBridehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxBack before my wedding when I was in the middle of a frenzy of "Rich Bride Poor Bride" viewing... I saw one that was masquerade themed. I can't remember which episode it was, sorry, but you may be able to find the episode for inspiration here:<br><br>[url]http://www.slice.ca/watch/[/url]Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:24:32 GMTZimhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxWhen I was looking at halls, one of the places showed me pics of wedding they had done and 1 of them was a Halloween themed wedding. The girl said it was a very fitting wedding for the couple. I think it is a cool idea.</P><P>You will not please everyone and someone (family, friends and random people)will always have something to say about anything and everything you planned, trust me I speak from experiance. lol.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:35:49 GMTCelticGhalhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxOk, now that I've actually read through the other replies... lol</P><P>I agree about not doing it *on* Halloween. For guests who have plans though... well, nearly everyone forfeits other plans for weddings. That's just how it goes. It's only one year. JMO</P><P>You can buy masks at the dollar store, so if you are okay with regular formal clothes and then a mask, your guests should be fine. It won't add a huge expense for them :)</P><P>I like the idea of a traditional ceremony and then a Masquerade reception :) You can do all your photos and everything in the traditional way (if you want, of course) and you and your guests can get masked/costumed on the way to the reception :)</P><P>Really, though, you could do that anytime. It doesn't necessarily have to be tied in with Halloween :) Although it does make it easier to find masks...Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:25:07 GMTsarahandrob2010http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxMy FH keeps joking (I hope he was joking!) about a theme/dress-up wedding. Mind you, he wanted to dress up as Batman... :unsure:</P><P>Personally, I think a masquerade would be fabulous! When I was in university for Music, the Music and Theatre departments did a Performing Arts Ball at the end of every year, and one year we had a Masquerade as our theme. It went really well :)Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:21:23 GMTsarahandrob2010http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxHonestly I dont like the idea of a haloween wedding. too much risk of becoming cheesy and campy. if you really want a mascarade wedding then have one, but not on halloween. you will probably be renting your dress and that of your bridal party from a highend costume rental shop. thats just my opinion though.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:16:06 GMTkittybeanshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxJust to add ... I want to have a fairly traditional ceremony and plan on wearing a traditional wedding dress that I can transform into a costume for the reception ... I was thinking of a dress that can be shorten to reveal red stocking and a devil's tail and put FH in Angel wings and a halo!!!Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:12:40 GMTmelissa_sunshine http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxWow Soon2beMrsP, you have alot of great ideas ... you certainly are a thinker!!!! I was actually thinking of having the wedding on the Friday before Halloween as not to interfere with the kids and trick or treating ... plus having it on a Friday will help reduce costs! As far as dressing up, I will certainly have masks that the guests can use, and make the costume portion optional ... most of our friends and family celebrate Halloween by dressing up anyways, so it won't be something out of the ordinary!! <br><br>Thank you so much for your suggestions/ comments ... keep 'em coming!! :PThu, 03 Jul 2008 15:10:50 GMTmelissa_sunshine http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxI think its a really cool idea.</P><P>ITs not what i would want for myself but I would love to go to a wedding like that!!!Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:10:35 GMTSamanthaNBhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxThe idea of like a dark, masquarade ball is really cool, BUT some things to consider:</P><P>1. Your anniversary will be on the same day (if you have kids), that your children will want to dress up on and go out.. makes it hard to celebrate</P><P>2. You are asking your guests to forfit any yearly halloween plans and dressing up they do to come to your wedding</P><P>3. Ideally, you would have to wait for a year when Halloween falls on a weekend</P><P>4. Unless you are going to supply the masks (or outfits), for your guests, it is expensive for them to do it themselves.</P><P>5. A wedding like that COULD potentially be more expensive because it isnt traditional, which means the colours your venue has and typical white/ivory dresses etc will be found at bridal shops instead of what you might be looking for. Special ordering....</P><P>I am all for the unusual and off the beating path, and I seriously think a masquerade themed wedding would rock...</P><P>Why couldnt you have that themed wedding on any other day though, have an earlier fall wedding or early spring.. it isnt as hot and you could do whatever theme you want!</P><P>Good luck planning!Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:06:18 GMTSoon2bMrsPhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic423375-2-1.aspxOkay so in all fairness I don't actually have the ring yet, but it's coming and we are starting to discuss wedding options ... I have always wanted a Halloween wedding but I want to keep it glamorous and classy ... think more Masquerade Ball ... anybody ever been to one? had one? have any suggestions????<br>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:56:25 GMTmelissa_sunshine