A Gothic Halloween

Many people think those who dress Gothic are in costume all year long. Halloween allos those who wonder what it’s like to get their “Goth” on, and let their freak fly! Dig into your dark side and explore your imagination with abandon.

 
Send out dark colored invitations, add a splash of red with a few drops of red ink that looks like blood drops. Purchase some cobwebs at your local store and wrap the invitation with a thin layer before inserting in an envelope.

Gothic costumes – Vampires, Vamps, Countess of Darkness, Adams Family, Munsters, etc. are usually easy to find, and if not you can find something at your local Goodwill or Salvation Army store that can be converted for a low price and some imagination. The Gothic touch is all about sex appeal – and don’t be afraid to add a boots, wig, makeup and accessories to complete the look.
Decoration would include candelabras , skulls , cobwebs, dried roses and lots of black, white and red votive candles. Goblets as place card holders make a nice touch for seating arrangements.

Serve red wine, or witch’s brew, out of pewter goblets . Take a plastic glove and fill it with water, tie it closed and freeze it to float in the punch (color it for a special effect). Red gelatin, with floating spiders or skeletons, also produce a special effect, and black pasta with red sauce could be the entrée.

For entertainment – the Monster Mash, or music from Gothic entertainers should fill the air with eerie sounds, and the rest is up to your imagination.