There’s something enchanting about Halloween — the crisp autumn air, the magic in the moonlight, and the perfect excuse to wear dramatic attire. For couples who love the darker, more whimsical side of life, Halloween is more than just candy and costumes — it’s the perfect wedding date. And thanks to Get Married Today, you can say “I boo” and legally tie the knot the same day, all while surrounded by cobwebs, candlelight, and creepy-cool vibes.
Whether you want a gothic wedding at midnight, a zombie-themed beach ceremony, or a pumpkin-patch elopement, this guide will walk you through exactly how to create your Halloween wedding dream. Plus, we’ll make sure you’re legally married, with your marriage license and ceremony provided in one easy appointment — no courthouse required.
👻 Why Get Married on Halloween?
There are so many reasons couples choose October 31 as their forever anniversary:
- Symbolism of “Till Death Do Us Part”
- Costume-friendly fun — come as vampires, witches, skeletons, or corpse brides!
- Spooky-romantic settings — think fog machines, dark florals, black candles
- Off-season wedding savings
- 24/7 same-day availability with Get Married Today
And best of all? You can avoid the chaos of traditional wedding planning with a same-day elopement or small ceremony that still delivers on theme, personalization, and legal documentation.
🧙♀️ Step 1: Choose Your Haunted Wedding Location
From eerie chapels to graveyard-adjacent gardens, Southern California offers spine-tingling backdrops for Halloween elopements. Get Married Today provides traveling officiants and mobile license issuance, which means you can get married anywhere.
Here are some Locations:
1. Anaheim/Orange
2. Irvine Chapel
Dark elegance meets legal efficiency. Same-day marriage license in Irvine
3. San Juan Capistrano
Historic and romantic with old-world charm. Weddings in San Juan Capistrano
4. Hollywood Forever Cemetery (off-site)
For those who want ultimate spooky vibes, we can meet nearby for a gothic garden wedding.
5. Joshua Tree at Dusk
Marry under the stars in eerie desert stillness. Eloping in national parks
6. Your Haunted House or AirBnB
We come to you. Host your wedding at a spooky estate or decorated rental.
💍 Step 2: Skip the Courthouse — Get Legally Married On-Site
Halloween falls on a federal holiday for many government offices — and courthouses are often closed or booked out. But Get Married Today is open 24/7, including October 31.
We provide:
- Same-day marriage license
- Legally binding ceremony
- Ordained minister + officiant signature
- Filing with the County Clerk
- Certified copy and apostille assistance (for international use)
📍No waiting period. No courthouse. No problem.
🧛♂️ Step 3: Choose a Theme — 13 Wickedly Fun Ideas
- Corpse Bride & Groom
- Gothic Vampire Romance
- ’Til Death Do Us Party
- Haunted Mansion Elopement
- Dia de los Muertos Fusion
- Graveyard Wedding (by candlelight)
- Witchy Handfasting
- Skeleton Chic
- Pumpkin Patch Pop-Up
- Zombie Apocalypse Vows
- Nightmare Before Christmas
- Masquerade Ball Ceremony
- Black-Tie… Literally All Black
🕯️ Choose a theme that reflects your personalities, and we’ll take care of the legal side.
🎃 Step 4: Dress to Distress — Costume or Couture?
A Halloween wedding gives you freedom: wear a flowing black gown, vintage Victorian garb, or even go full undead. There are no rules. Some couples come dressed in full costume, while others choose traditional wedding attire with dark twists — like black florals or blood-red details.
We’ve seen:
- Black wedding dresses
- Velvet cloaks
- Crowns, horns, and lace veils
- Suits with skeleton prints
- Pumpkin-colored accents
And don’t forget your spooky bouquet!
💡 Need inspiration? Check out alternative wedding ideas
🕸️ Step 5: Legal Requirements — What You’ll Need
Here’s what you need for a Halloween marriage with Get Married Today:
- Valid government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license)
- Both parties must be present
- You must be at least 18 years old (or meet California marriage age requirements)
- No blood test required in CA
- You do not need to be a CA resident
Once you meet us, we issue your license, officiate your ceremony, and file everything with the county clerk.
Need to prove your marriage internationally? Apostille certification is available!
🦇 Step 6: Add Your Haunting Touches — Décor & Details
Here are spooky-yet-romantic ways to decorate your Halloween wedding:
- Black candles in antique holders
- Cobweb draping on chairs
- Mini pumpkins as aisle markers
- Crystal balls, skull centerpieces, or potion bottles
- Moody florals like black dahlias, burgundy roses, and eucalyptus
- Fog machine and string lights
- Gothic harp or violinist playing eerie instrumentals
🎶 Bonus: Add a playlist of spooky love songs
📸 Step 7: Capture the Magic — Hauntingly Beautiful Photography
Hire a photographer who knows how to shoot in low light or with flash photography to make your Halloween theme pop. Ask for:
- Moody edits with dark tones
- Black and white shots
- Creative use of shadows and candles
- Romantic shots in graveyards or old buildings
💡 Need ideas? Dark & moody wedding photography
🔥 Step 8: Choose Your Ceremony Style
Get Married Today offers completely customized ceremonies, whether you want something playful, romantic, or truly macabre.
Examples:
- Classic Civil Ceremony (no religious references)
- Vampire-Inspired Ceremony (eternal love)
- Witchy Handfasting (binding your souls)
- Ghostly Poem Recitations
- Minimal Legal Vows (“Just the signing”)
📝 Want a private legal-only signing first? We offer marriage license-only appointments
⚰️ Step 9: Reception or Afterparty?
Throw a haunted house party or keep it simple with a romantic dinner. Popular Halloween afterparty ideas:
- Pumpkin carving reception
- Masquerade-themed dinner
- Costume contest
- Witch’s brew cocktail bar
- Gothic cake-cutting ceremony
💀 Halloween wedding cakes are to die for.
🗓️ Step 10: Book Your Halloween Wedding Early
October is a wildly popular month for weddings, and Halloween elopements get booked up fast. At Get Married Today, we’re open 24/7, 365 days a year, including October 31.
💻 Book your Halloween wedding in minutes. We’ll:
- Issue your marriage license
- Perform your ceremony
- File everything with the County Clerk
- Help you order certified copies
- Apostille your certificate for international use
🎃 Real Halloween Weddings with Get Married Today
We’ve helped hundreds of couples tie the knot on Halloween in style. Some favorites:
- Witch & Warlock handfasting under a full moon in Laguna Beach
- Gothic Glam elopement in an old cathedral-style Airbnb in Pasadena
- Dia de los Muertos Fusion Wedding in Anaheim
- Zombie Wedding on the Sand in Long Beach
- Graveyard-themed vow exchange at dusk in Westwood
Ready to add your name to the spellbook?
Schedule your Halloween wedding today.
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- Marriage License-Only Service
- Apostille Services for Marriage Certificates
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- Halloween Wedding Music Playlist
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- CA Courts: Marriage Requirements
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- Spooky Cake Inspiration
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- Black Wedding Dress Ideas
- Fog Machine Wedding Tips
- Gothic Floral Design
- Masquerade Ball Wedding Guide
- Halloween Ceremony Scripts
- Handfasting Ceremony Meaning
- Vampire Wedding Theme Ideas
- Pumpkin Patch Venues in CA
- Same Day Weddings in California
- California Elopement Tips
- Pop-Up Wedding Packages
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- Candlelit Wedding Ideas
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- All Saints Day Meaning
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- Nighttime Wedding Lighting Ideas
- Gothic Wedding Vows
- Courthouse Alternatives in CA
- California Halloween Wedding Laws
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- Wedding Cake Alternatives
- How to Apostille a Marriage Certificate
- Nightmare Before Christmas Wedding Guide
- Elope in a Haunted Mansion
- Legal Same Day Wedding on Halloween
- Eloping with a Theme
- CA Residency Requirement
- Officiant Comes to You
- Proof of Marriage for Immigration
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🧟♀️ Final Words from the Crypt…
Halloween isn’t just about tricks and treats — for many couples, it’s the most magical day of the year to celebrate eternal love. If you’ve been dreaming of a moody, mystical, or macabre wedding, we’re here to make it happen legally, quickly, and uniquely.
Whether you want to elope in black velvet on a beach, exchange rings in a haunted forest, or just sign your license dressed as Dracula and his bride, we’re the team to make it official.
Book your Halloween wedding today — if you dare.