HOW TO THROW THE BEST WEDNESDAY ADDAMS PARTY

Our Wednesday-inspired Halloween party idea is for fans of all things dark, spooky, and a tad bit kooky! Inspired by the iconic character from the Addams family, a Wednesday Addams theme party combines eerie elegance and freaky fun. 

We’re sharing all the expert details from our delightfully dark celebration, including our favorite Wednesday Addams party decorations. So, without further ado, here’s how to throw a wicked Wednesday soirée! 

Create An Eerie Ambiance

The first step to a successful Wednesday party is to set the mood with on-theme decorations. We suggest using the Addams family mansion as inspiration to transform your party space into a gothic haven. 

Start by creating a backdrop with black lace curtains or dark-colored balloons. Sara of Pop Park City used these black and white balloon panels to create the most bewitching striped backdrop. Then, layer some haunted house-inspired paper chandeliers to set an ambiance that’s spooky and sophisticated.

As far as other decorations go, anything gothic-inspired and Halloween-themed will do. From striped faux pumpkins to ghost candle holders, there are plenty of other accents you can add. We recommend tying your decor together with a dried floral arrangement, or two. 

This dried bouquet from Flower Bar Co made the perfect Halloween centerpiece. We played up its creepy-chic energy by displaying it in a black and white ceramic pot. These stylish striped pots come in a variety of sizes, so they also make wonderful Halloween treat bowls.

For the tablescape, it’s all about stripes on stripes on stripes. Start by lining the center of your party table with a black and white striped runner. Then set each place with a Wednesday-themed striped plate. 

To create some contrast, we suggest splitting up the patterns by layering a black bats plate and matching guest towel underneath. Next, add a “Be Afraid” napkin and a creepy cutlery set. This skeleton fork and spoon set is spooktacular for this party theme.

No Wednesday party table would be complete without a nod to her infamous black dress. So, be sure to complete your tablescape with these fabulous Wednesday Addams-themed party cups. We also recommend popping in some moon and stars party straws for a dash of wicked-whimsy. 

Don’t forget to amplify the ambiance with a spooky playlist. Horror movie soundtracks or creepy instrumentals will keep your guests immersed in the eerie Wednesday party experience. For the final touch, dim the lights and use only flickering candles or lanterns. 

Dress The Part

The best Halloween parties are Halloween costume parties, so ensure your guests come dressed in their Wednesday best. Ask everyone to wear dark and mysterious costumes, or encourage them to dress up like Wednesday Addams, herself. If you want to take it up a notch, add a contest element and award a prize to the best Wednesday! 

Creepy Culinary Delights

For treats, you can never go wrong with serving classic Halloween candy like candy corn and gummy spiders. We also recommend having some deliciously-dark desserts on the menu, like a “blood-dripping” cake. 

Perfect for a Wednesday Addams birthday party, we suggest embellishing it with a Thing or two, like this glittery zombie hand pick. Feel free to tie it all together with a tall tapered candle and some other haunting happy birthday decorations! 

Delightfully Dark Entertainment 

It’s best to keep the party alive with a range of spooky activities and fun Halloween party games. From Addams Family trivia to DIY potion (cocktail/mocktail) stations, there are many ways to provide entertainment throughout the evening. And if you’re hosting a Halloween party for kids, carving jack-o-lanterns is always a guaranteed gourd time!

Whether you’re throwing a Wednesday-themed birthday party or a Halloween party, we hope we’ve lent a helping hand. For more Wednesday Addams party ideas, check out the rest of our creepy collection. From our fête to yours, Happy Halloween! 

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