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Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Published Monday, Aug. 14th, 2023
This themed ceremony script was written especially for horror movie fans – with just the right amount of spookiness, suspense, sweetness, and humor to keep your guests on the edge of their seats from the opening line to your first kiss as newlyweds.
“As most of you know, (Partner A) and (Partner B) share a love of all things spooky, suspenseful, and delightfully scary. They are both "a little strange and unusual"*... and they live life on the edge of their seats, facing whatever comes their way, fearlessly.”
*Quote from Beetlejuice
You’ll find quotes from all your favorite classic horror movies and spooky scenes sprinkled throughout the script, including lines from The Poltergeist, Dracula, Beetlejuice, Psycho, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Witch, Bride of Frankenstein, and more.
From the script:
“As a man someplace once said, ‘We all go a little mad sometimes.’* In the years to come, you’ll share in each other’s successes and failures, joys and sorrows, and the ups and downs of life. There might even be a little madness.
You’ll be challenged, and strengthened, and there may be a few jump scares… The secret is sticking together, because everyone knows what happens if you wander off alone…”
*Quote from Psycho
Photo: Mihail Macri / Unsplash
With a little help from your wedding officiant, this ceremony can be as ‘low-key’ spooky, cult-classic campy, or seriously spine-tingling as you want it to be – it’s all in the delivery! Include costumes, a creative venue (like a cemetery), themed wedding decor, and the participation of friends and family members for a truly unforgettable experience.
This ceremony script is perfect for a Halloween wedding, October elopement, or a sweet and spooky wedding any time of year!
From the script:
OFFICIANT
Now, to seal this eternal and undead… I mean, undying bond… A toast.
THE OFFICIANT TURNS AND LIFTS UP TWO GLASSES FILLED WITH RED WINE THAT RESEMBLES BLOOD
(Partner A) and (Partner B), “this is very old wine… I hope you will like it.” I myself “never drink… wine,” but this one was blended especially for you.*
Drink deeply, “live deliciously,” feel it flow through your veins! ** May your love live for centuries, everlasting.
THE COUPLE TOASTS AND THEN SIPS THE BLOOD… ERR, WINE.
*Quote from Dracula (1931)
**Quote from The Witch
This wedding ceremony script includes a heartfelt welcome to guests, a fun twist on the traditional declaration of intent, examples of personal written vows to use as inspiration, and devilishly sweet wine toast unity ceremony. Then, end the ceremony with a blessing from the officiant and a kiss.
The power of love compels you!
Your wedding can be 'low key' spooky, cult-classic campy, or seriously spine-tingling -- it's all in your wedding officiant's delivery of the script!
We know that writing a ceremony from scratch can be a daunting process, especially if you’re officiating on short notice.
To make things easier, we keep our Sample Script Library well stocked with wedding ceremony templates and sample scripts for you to choose from. These scripts are a great starting point, with sections to add to, leave out, or reorganize, as you personalize a ceremony.
You'll find a variety of wedding ceremonies to choose from, including additional themed wedding ceremony scripts, a witchy Halloween handfasting script, and more nontraditional ceremony scripts. Browse scripts now.
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Photo: Dylan Vidovich Photography
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