Have no fear! If you’re in search of a cheerful and not-so-scary Halloween party table décor, you’ve come to the right place. With a wide array of enjoyable decorations available, we want to help you create an incredibly festive party table by keeping the frightening elements far, far away. Feel free to grab a seat, and enjoy your favorite cup of coffee as we dive into the multitude of these top trending Halloween table décor possibilities.
We are excited to present the debut of our 2023 Halloween tablescape. The pictures will be interspersed throughout this post to inspire you in crafting a stunning fall table for your upcoming party.
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Halloween Table Centerpiece Ideas
Halloween party table décor doesn’t have to be difficult to put together. Often, it only requires a touch of inspiration from elements like a table runner, dinner napkin, color scheme, or even something entirely unique, to begin envisioning a captivating tablescape. Exploring Halloween table centerpiece ideas can bring the process of creating a tablescape to a beautiful conclusion. Let’s delve into some exciting options and let your creative juices flow.
1. Halloween Cake Centerpiece
I love creating desserts that become the highlight of our parties, serving as the centerpiece on the table. Often, desserts resemble beautiful works of art. However, the bittersweet reality is that they can be devoured within a mere 3 minutes – a fleeting moment! By transforming the dessert into the centerpiece, you and your guests can savor its beauty and deliciousness for just a LITTLE bit longer. LOL!
You can create or purchase Halloween-styled desserts that complement the colors and theme of your Halloween tablescape. This way, there’s a seamless transition from being appealing eye candy to the yummy goodness of satisfying your taste buds 😜
2. Halloween Cupcakes
The sky is the limit to Halloween cupcake creations. If you want to go super simple, add some candy corn-inspired sprinkles to the frosting and place these cuties at the center of your table for eye candy admiration and a beautiful tablescape centerpiece.
3. Cutest Carved Pumpkins
Make the most out of those carved masterpieces. You can carve a pumpkin that has a silly two-sided face, or make it a little more fancy by carving it with flowers or other pretty patterns.
4. Lanterns, Big and Small
Don’t you just love the glistening glow of candles inside lanterns? It sets such a cozy ambiance in the kitchen and makes everything on the table sparkle.
5. Large Fuzzy Spindly Spiders
For last year’s Halloween tablescape, we discovered some incredibly adorable (though whether spiders can truly be cute is a debatable topic 😜) decorations at the At Home Store. These Halloween party table décor pieces were quite tall, available in multiple sizes, and adorned with sparkling details. While they didn’t take the spotlight as our central focal point, they were positioned adjacent to the centerpiece to provide extra visual interest and to help fill in some of the gaps on the table.
Click here to view more of the fun Halloween table décor ideas from that post.
6. Snackable Charcuterie Board
With charcuterie boards all the rage, why not create a gorgeous food board that coordinates with the color scheme and theme of your Halloween party table? Then, when everyone has had their fill of hors d’oeuvres, remove the food board and replace it with the entrée. This seamless switch of centerpieces can be as easy as one, two, three.
7. Fresh or Faux Fall Florals
Always a timeless way to go when you grab a beautiful arrangement of florals that would match perfectly with your Halloween party’s table décor colors. Cut them down to size so they are not too tall, and display them in your favorite vase.
Tip- I’ve found adorable real pumpkin branches featuring tiny pumpkins sprouting from the stems at both Kroger and Trader Joe’s as Halloween and Thanksgiving approaches. Similar items have also appeared at Home Goods, presented within faux bouquets. These charming decorations can be easily incorporated to provide the most delightful embellishments.
8. Clear Glass Candy Jars, Big and Small
Depending on the reason you are hosting a Halloween party will determine if candy jars are the best way to go as a Halloween centerpiece. It would be a perfect fit for a kid’s birthday or a ‘trick-or-treat” themed party.
9. Twiggy Tree Branches as Halloween Centerpieces
Collect several long branches from outside, each about the length of your arm, and place them in a vase. You can either leave them in their natural, raw, brown state or transform them into “Halloween trees” by spray painting them black. For an even more extravagant look, consider adding black glitter while the paint is still wet, and then hang small pumpkins or bats to dangle around the table.
10. Large Hurricane Vase
If you don’t have a hurricane vase, they are definitely worth getting to fill and decorate at ANY time of the year. This piece alone can be your only tablescape centerpiece, all year round, if you want to go the minimalistic route. You can place a candle in the middle and add coordinating fillers such as acorns, pinecones, candy corn, tiny pumpkin filler, and so much more.
11. Tiered Food Platter
Tiered food stands can be a great focal point for your Halloween party table décor. You can add anything you want! Halloween décor, fruit, various appetizers, bread, and so much more. Click here to see one of my favorites on Amazon.
12. Halloween Wreath
If you fall in love with a Halloween wreath, consider laying it flat on your table and place a hurricane vase in the middle. You can fill it with pieces that compliment your table décor.
13. Make Your Halloween Party a Tea Party
This is a perfect opportunity to showcase that cherished vintage tea set, even if it bears a touch of tarnish. Ensure it’s been thoroughly cleaned to guarantee its suitability for use and arrange the various pieces tastefully on a platter at the center of your Halloween table arrangement. This serves as a delightful and engaging method to relish those treasured family heirlooms.
Halloween Table Décor Ideas- Halloween Tablecloth
Having the perfect Halloween tablecloth to coordinate with your table décor is essential to creating a STUNNING party tablescape that will keep your table safe from spills and scratches. Amazon has a plethora of BEAUTIFUL finds to choose from. Feel free to take a peek at some of our favorite prints and click the pictures for more details.
14. Spiderweb Tablecloth
Check out this super cute spiderweb tablecloth on Amazon. Another great option for your Halloween party table décor. Feel free to click the pic for more details.
15. Crows and Branches Tablecloth
I’m in love with this crows and branches tablecloth. Amazon has some GREAT not-so-scary Halloween party table décor.
16. Bats Galore Tablecloth
I believe that bats will always be classic Halloween decorations. If you want to go with a bat-themed table, this tablecloth would be super cute with a few bat embellishments.
17. Festive Plaid Tablecloth
These sweet tablecloth finds could be used for two special occasions: a Halloween party as well as Thanksgiving. I absolutely love incorporating classic plaid prints into my fall decorations. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
18. Spider Web and Pumpkin Patch Tablecloth
This Halloween tablecloth is darling! I love the pops of color from the pumpkins and the black and white print on the top from the crisp lines of the web.
19. Stars and Spiders Halloween Party Tablecloth
This simple stars and spiders tablecloth is such a cute tablecloth for a kid’s Halloween party table décor. No scares here! Pumpkins and fuzzy spiders would be the perfect centerpiece option on top.
20. Jack-O-Lantern Tablecloth
Amazon has so many great tablecloth ideas for your next Halloween party table décor. Check out this sweet one filled with Jack-O-Lantern smiles. 🎃
Halloween Party Table Décor- Halloween Table Runner
Table runners not only give a tablescape added style and design, but they also provide great texture and help make the table décor feel more full. Here are some of my favorites on the great Amazon. Feel free to click on the pictures for more details.
21. Black Cheesecloth Table Runners
Cheesecloth is a hot and trending option to use as a table runner. This classic black one is a great way to go to add a layer of texture and feeling of luxury.
22. Buffalo Plaid Table Runner
This buffalo plaid table runner is SO PRETTY! It would be a perfect scare-free Halloween party table décor piece.
23. Black and White Spiderweb Table Runner
Another fun Amazon tablecloth, find and a perfect fit as festive Halloween party table décor.
24. Crows and Branches Table Runner
This is one of my favorite Halloween table runners that Amazon offers. I love the black-and-white look!
Halloween Napkins for Your Halloween Party
Selecting the perfect napkins to enhance your tablescape can infuse a greater sense of Halloween enjoyment, style, and personality into the ensemble. Feel free to experiment with various combinations, all while keeping your chosen color scheme and theme in mind when finalizing the pattern. For Halloween-themed napkins, you can easily discover a variety of festive options at stores like Home Goods and TJ Maxx. Additionally, Amazon offers a wide array of choices that can contribute to a visually appealing and fear-free design layer.
25. Spiderweb Napkins
These adorable cloth napkins with a spiderweb print are charming choices for Halloween party table décor. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
26. Trick Or Treat Paper Napkins
These are a favorite of mine! I’m loving the black and white stripes with Trick-Or-Treat words framed on the front. Feel free to click the pic for more details.
27. Black and White Diamond Print Paper Napkins
If you like Mackenzie Child’s bold print style, these napkins have a similar look and feel. They would be gorgeous Halloween party table décor.
Halloween Table Décor Napkin Rings
Napkin rings are like beautiful jewelry added to a tablescape. Here are some fun Amazon options that we thought were super cute options for a Halloween party tablescape.
28. Mesh Black Napkin Rings
Love the mesh back napkin ring look! You can use them any time of year. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
29. Beautiful Gold Leaf and Pumpkin Rings
These gold leaf and pumpkin napkin rings are perfect for a Halloween party or a Thanksgiving dinner.
30. Black Spider Napkin Rings
Cute spider napkin rings will accentuate your Halloween party table décor with another layer of texture and style. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
31. Black Beaded Napkin Rings
Loving the beaded look on these sparkly napkin rings! Feel free to click the picture for more details.
32. Gold Knuckles Napkin Rings
I’m in love with these gold knuckles napkin rings! They are stunning and would seamlessly elevate the ambiance as Halloween party decorations, while also serving as versatile adornments suitable for year-round use.
33. Black Roses Napkin Rings
If you want go to with a more glam-style Halloween party table, these black roses napkin rings would be perfect. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
34. Wave Gold Napkin Rings
Another set of gold napkin rings that can be used ALL year long, including Halloween. These are GORGEOUS options to use as Halloween party table décor.
Halloween Tableware
When it comes to Halloween tableware, you can opt for simplicity with timeless pieces. or add a touch of gold, white, black, silver, orange, or green to the HAPPY Halloween tablescape mix.
35. Ornate Black and Silver Chargers
If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance to your setup, these black and silver chargers would make a splendid addition to your Halloween table. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
36. Ceramic Pumpkin Bowls
If you are serving soup or chili at your Halloween party, you can incorporate the cutest pumpkin bowls to the top of each dinner or salad plate. These would be a perfect addition to a Thanksgiving tablescape as well.
37. Pumpkin Plates
If you are hosting a kid’s Halloween gathering, check out these darling pumpkin plates that you can add to their Halloween tablescape.
38. Black and White Plates
Enhance the appearance of your paper plates with these darling black and white checker-designed plates for your Halloween party. These plates capture the essence of Halloween aesthetics and beautifully complement a black-and-white color palette.
39. Classic Black Halloween Table Décor Glasses
Many times you can find black water goblets at Dollar Tree. But, if they are not well stocked with the supplies, or you don’t have a Dollar Tree near you, Amazon has a plethora of options to choose from.
40. Black Flatware at Your Halloween Table Settings
These classic flatware pieces can be used at your Halloween party, and time and time again. They are lovely! Feel free to click the picture for more details.
41. Gold Flatware
Loving the look of this gold flatware for a Halloween table. They are so pretty and versatile enough to be used ALL year long.
42. Ceramic Black and White Dinner Plates
Aren’t these ceramic black and white dinner plates so fun? They come in a black version or a white. Talk about a STUNNING addition to your Halloween party table décor.
Halloween Table Décor Ideas- Embellishments
43. Halloween Bat Accents
I’ve put these sweet bat accents on water goblets to jazz up a previous Halloween tablescape. They are so fun to add here and there and just about anywhere on a Halloween party table. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
44. Mini Cake Domes
Enhance your presentation with these adorable mini cake domes, which can be placed atop each salad or dinner plate, revealing a personalized dessert underneath. Complete the look by attaching a black satin bow to the top, or opt for a ribbon color that complements the other decorative elements. With this, you will create the most charming Halloween party decorations.
45. Scatter the Faux Spiders on Your Halloween Party Table
I’m not exactly sure why spiders are incorporated into Halloween décor, considering they are common bugs that we encounter from time to time. Since we prefer to emphasize fall thankfulness over the “scary” aspect, decorating your table with spiders can be a fun way to elicit reactions from your kids and guests. If you’re wondering where to find them, Amazon and Dollar Tree are usually well-stocked during the later months of summer.
46. Stretch Out the Cobwebs Over Your Halloween Table
Adding a festive touch to your table, you can create a Halloween-themed atmosphere by draping a white cobweb across its center. For this decoration, I suggest opting for the stretchy synthetic version. However, use only a small amount of the material – just enough to create the desired effect– to avoid any inconvenience of it fluffing up onto the dinner plates. After all, we want to keep the cobwebs strictly out of the food! 😋
47. Light the Tall Candle Sticks
Candles create a beautiful ambiance that will make your Halloween table decorations glisten and glow. Feel free to gather sticks in black, gold, green, orange, or purple and enjoy the ambiance with your guests.
48. Halloween Party Table, Masquerade Style
Add fun masks to each place setting and coordinate the color scheme of the other Halloween decorations with the shades present in the masks. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
49. Wicker Pumpkins
Wicker pumpkins with a similar appearance to that of baskets are currently hot and trending on the market this year. Gather a cluster of these pumpkins from your local Home Goods store and incorporate them into your Halloween party table decorations.
These wicker pumpkins are incredibly versatile fall décor items that you can scatter around your home after the party to enhance your fall ambiance. You can even reuse them as part of your Thanksgiving table decorations.
50. Tiny Glass Jars
Utilizing miniature glass jars at every Halloween place setting can add a delightful touch of festive flair. Feel free to incorporate black or gold glitter, candy corn, tiny pumpkins, bats, and other such elements to these charming pieces, ensuring they flow well with your remaining table decorations. Feel free to click the picture for more details.
Sources for the Halloween Table Décor Post
Here is the list of items from the tablescape and the stores where I purchased them. Some items are new, while others are old. Feel free to explore your local stores for these or similar Halloween decorations to create a HAPPY table setting.
- Black Tablecloth- Walmart
- Spiderweb Table Runner- Homegoods
- Wooden Black Pumpkins with Gold Bones- Homegoods
- Silver Pedestal Platter- Homegoods
- Faux Green Pumpkins– Amazon
- Dotted Dinner and Salad Plates– Walmart
- Flatware- Costco
- Linen Napkins- Homegoods
- Green Water Goblets- Dollar Tree
- Gold Votive Holders- Dollar Tree
- Sparkly Silver Spiders- Dollar Tree
- Black Woven Place Mats- Home Goods
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Decorating with not-so-scary Halloween party table décor is all about embracing creativity and letting your imagination run free. From sweetly styled centerpieces that capture the essence of the season to carefully laid out table settings that showcase a cozy ambiance, every detail contributes to an unforgettable experience that your guests are sure to love. 🤍
Kim Corbin says
Love the mini green pumpkins💗
danimardesigns says
Aren’t they so cute! Fun Amazon find! Here’s the link in case you wanted some for your home. 🤍 https://amzn.to/3OXqOkn
Arin Rentz says
So fun!
danimardesigns says
Thank you so much, sweet friend! 🤍
Kim Corbin says
Love it!