It's about time we set the mood for this months halloween theme. It just goes to show that you can be gothic and glamorous at the same time.

Credits: black chandelier, until death do us part wedding invitation by i do it yourself, wicked-looking candy apples from Matt Bites and black gown from the Juliet & Romeo Collection by Atelier Aimée.

Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens, a Harry Potter inspired reception complete with floating candles via Preston Bailey's Blog, poisonous cookies via Country Living, creepy crawly dinnerware by Laura Zindel and black and white lace cake via Real Simple.

Colour palette: black, crimson red and purple.