When it comes to Halloween – or spooky season as it’s now called – it’s fun to play with different looks. Whether it’s for your wedding, engagement session, or a party you are attending, these creepy Halloween makeup ideas are subtle with just the right amount of eeriness.
Creepy Halloween Makeup Ideas
It’s almost Halloween! Makeup ideas for women and men are all over, but sometimes they can be a bit freaky. Halloween makeup doesn’t have to be overdone or too scary, but sometimes you need a bit of inspiration when trying to plan out your face makeup. For Halloween, take a peek at the concepts below, and rest assured, these ideas don’t stray too far away from traditional bridal makeup.
1. Dark Romanticism
For a bride who loves the macabre, why not embrace a dark, moody look? Think deep plum or cherry red lips paired with smoky eyes. Use shades of black and burgundy for a dramatic eye look that adds intensity. Consider adding glitter and highlighter to cast a radiant glow.
2. Gothic Glam
The gothic aesthetic is timeless and increasingly popular for weddings. To achieve this look, opt for a porcelain complexion with minimal color on the cheeks. Add a bold black or deep red lipstick for that striking contrast. Winged eyeliner, lace accents, and false lashes can add drama.
3. Whimsical Fairy
When you need a playful twist, add a dreamy bit of color, such as green, lavender, or blue, to your eyes or lips. Floral crowns are quintessentially fairylike and are such a stunning bridal look.
4. Vintage Vibes
For a vintage-inspired Halloween wedding makeup look, look to old Hollywood glam. Think classic winged eyeliner, bold red lips, and perfectly defined brows. Faux freckles, a birdcage veil, or a light dusting of shimmer on the cheeks will all add a bit of something extra.
5. Nature-Inspired
Bring the beauty of the season into your wedding makeup by using natural elements. Incorporate earthy tones—think rich browns, burnt oranges, and deep greens—to mimic fall. Halloween bridal makeup can also include leaf accents or small floral embellishments.
Tips for Your Halloween Wedding Makeup
- Before your wedding day, have your makeup artist apply your look. Take photos to see how it translates on camera.
- If you opt for bold makeup, consider keeping your dress and accessories more understated and vice versa.
- High-quality, long-lasting products ensure you stay flawless for hours.
- Hire a professional makeup artist to help hone your look.
His and Hers Halloween Makeup Ideas
If you are looking for easy-to-do Halloween makeup, this look is fairly simple to recreate and doesn’t necessarily need to be applied by a professional. Halloween makeup can be understated yet still give nods to being eerie. Add in the location of Raven’s Roost in Virginia, and you have a gorgeous setting for your own mysterious engagement session or elopement.
Whether you hire a makeup artist or feel that you have the skill set to apply this easy to do Halloween bridal makeup, the looks are mesmerizing. The color palette for the faces is fairly monochromatic, but the florals give it a jewel-toned pop of color against the black wedding dress. What a striking palette in the beautiful backdrop of the mountains in Virginia!
The story told in the photos below is open to the viewer’s interpretation. Is it someone whose love for the bride still lingers? Is it a ghostly onlooker longing for a love of his own? Either way, the views are stunning, the florals are gorgeous, and the makeup for Halloween is so lovely. Enjoy!
Raven’s Roost Vendors
- Photography – Rhiannon Kathleen Studios
- Location – Raven’s Roost
- Florals – Bloom by Doyle’s
- Makeup – Shelby England and Taylor
- Models (in order of appearance) – Taylor, Taryn, Tyler
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