Elegant Gothic Halloween Party Tablescape Ideas

Table design is my jam. I absolutely love putting together the place settings, centerpieces, and details. And this Elegant Gothic Halloween Party Tablescape is no exception. Are you a confident table setter looking for ideas? Or do you need a little more guidance on setting the perfect table? Let's take a little tour and I'll walk you through it.

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Gothic Halloween Party Table Decor 

Your table all starts with a great theme. I knew I wanted to stay classy but a little spooky. And a gothic table with old Victorian charm fit the bill perfectly. Thank heavens the Martha Stewart line had so many options. {not sponsored – just love it}

*Pro Tip: Shop after holiday specials. I picked most of this up at Michael's AFTER Halloween for 80% off. You can make a pretty fancy table at 80% off! 

Select Halloween Party Table Plates & Napkins

Your theme will probably be dictated by what you find and fall in love with! For me it was these plates, and the gold and black skeleton dinner party was born. For a formal event you'll want to use actual dinnerware but more often than not I use paper plates for their fun designs and easy clean up.

You can always find matching napkins but I generally opt for something that coordinates and stay away from sets. But there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with using sets. That's why they're there, so you don't have to think about it.

It's the designer in me that likes to shake things up. So if you LIKE thinking about it, the napkins are another opportunity for adding a coordinating pattern, texture, or color.

*Pro Tip: Layer a paper plate on a ceramic plate or charger for an elevated look. 

Beauty in the Gothic Halloween Party Details

Gold Halloween Skeleton Decor

If you really want a beautiful Gothic Halloween Party Tablescape, you'll want to think about the details. Using a gold sequined tablecloth automatically elevates the event to something more elegant. Then adding additional gold details helps pull it all together. Spray painting simple plastic skulls from the Dollar Tree added such a nice touch to each place setting.

As did the skeleton hands, which are also spray painted gold. My favorite paint is Rust-oleum Universal Metallic Pure Gold, if you're wondering. Placing the cutlery into the hands was my favorite part of this whole gothic Halloween party tablescape!

Skull Table Accessories For Food

I tried out two different plate combinations and really liked both of them. This gold and black geometric set is so beautiful. And while it reminds me of The Great Gatsby and New Years, my first thought when I saw them was “Glam Halloween.” The gold skull skewers are so fun to use with appetizers instead of plain toothpicks.

These little skull dessert shooters made with smoky glitter resin are a piece of decor all by themselves. But use them to serve a creepy dessert like my raspberry chocolate brain shooters and they make even more of a statement!

Gothic Halloween Party Tablescape Centerpiece

With all of those details on the table it's looks pretty good and full. The Dapper Gentleman Skeleton artwork on the wall adds to the the elegantly spooky vibe. The beautiful gold Amalfi Decor cake stand on the center of the table can hold a serving tray for appetizers……OR it can display a lovely DIY Floral Skull Centerpiece.

The centerpiece wasn't necessary but added just the right touch of color and texture to really finish off this table. You can see how easy it was to create in this centerpiece tutorial.

Gothic Halloween Party Favors

Your place settings are complete. You've got a few details, and your centerpiece is designed. Now it's time to think about what you'd like to give your guests as favors. Favors are not a necessary party item but I love thanking my guests for coming with a small little something they can take home with them to remember the evening. These floral skull favor boxes were the perfect thing.

You can fill them with candy, which is most common, but I prefer non-candy favors like red inked syringe pens {see the Faux Leather Spell Book post for those}, scarves, lip gloss, and imprinted fruit. You can see a whole list of my favorite non-candy favor ideas {coming soon}.

Another fun favor for the ladies at the table are these pretty masquerade masks from the dollar store. They add another element of elegant glam and make a photo shoot all that more fun!

Finished Gothic Halloween Party Tablescape

When you put all the pieces together you have a lovely table fit for the most noble of Halloween party guests!

The final touch is a floor lamp with spider web cover that sets the tone with mood lighting and spooky shadows.

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I hope that you feel inspired and not overwhelmed by this Gothic Halloween Party Tablescape. If you do, go back to the basics. Do you have:

• plates
• napkins
• cups
• cutlery
• A centerpiece
• runner or tablecloth
• a couple pieces of decor

If you have ALL of those things. You're in GREAT shape.

That said, I’d LOVE to see your Halloween table this year! Please follow us and tag @partieswithacause on Facebook and Instagram. Or email a photo to hello{at}partieswithacause{dot}com 

Another Halloween Party Tablescape!

I'm also excited to share Jordan'sHalloween Dinner Party Tablescape Ideas. Then join us again tomorrow on Day 12 for some fun kids Halloween activities.

If you’re just joining us on the 13 Days of Halloween Inspiration here’s what you missed:

• Day 1: DIY Halloween Decor – Floral Skull Centerpiece
• Day 2: Halloween Sweet Treats – Chocolate Raspberry Shooters
• Day 3: Halloween Cupcakes – Brainy Mad Science Mini Cakes
• Day 4: Savory Halloween Appetizers – Baked Sweet Potato Rounds
• Day 5: Mocktails/Cocktails – Day of the Dead Non-Alcoholic Sangria Recipe
• Day 6: DIY Halloween Decor – Faux Leather Paper Spell Book
• Day 7: Halloween Home Decor – Halloween Front Porch Decor
• Day 8: Halloween Sweet Treats – Red Velvet Brain Cake
• Day 9: Healthy Halloween Food – Mummy Frozen Bananas
• Day 10: Cricut Craft – Halloween Cricut Craft Haunted Hollow SVG
• Day 11: Halloween Tablescape – Elegant Gothic Halloween Party Table
• Day 12: Halloween Kids Activities – Frankenstein Peeps Edible Mad Science
• Day 13: Halloween Party – Halloween Mad Science Party Ideas

Until tomorrow my friend!