Gothic Wedding Favors for a Dark Romance Celebration
To complete your gothic wedding theme, you need gothic wedding favors that speak to your personal taste and the theme of your wedding, and will be enjoyed by your guests.
Understanding the Gothic Aesthetic
The classic “Till death do us part” doesn’t just have to be for your vows; it can set the theme for your Gothic wedding. A Gothic wedding isn’t just the vibrant greens, oranges, and purples you associate with Halloween. Gothic weddings are where edgy meets romance.
A dark, romantic gothic wedding is elegant, mystical, and usually later in the evening. Although it brings ghosts, goblins, and the Addams family to mind, we want to get romance to the front of this Gothic event, elevating it to a mystical romantic experience for the bride and groom.
The gothic wedding aesthetic starts with dark colors of deep eggplant purples, rich reds, and black velvets. The decor must be romantic but dark, and learning how to combine the smoky romance elements with the dark gothic elements takes careful planning.
Tables should be lit with varying sizes of pillar candles, accented with colored glasses, and dotted with floral arrangements of dahlias and calla lilies. What truly creates the romantic atmosphere that is fit for a wedding but also sticks true to the eerie ambiance that a gothic wedding needs is pairing the darker features of your wedding with the airy, romantic elements.
Non-traditional couples who center their wedding around Halloween or Gothic themes bring that smokey aesthetic to romance. At the end of your gothic nuptials, you want to send your guests home with a beautiful thank you for sharing in your night to remember, which means gothic wedding favors.
And we have all the unique and on-brand favors gathered here!
Non-Foodie Gothic Wedding Favors
Antique Inspired Keepsakes
Antique-inspired keepsakes are a great way to stay on theme for your dark romance wedding. They are edgy, unique, and valuable.
The best favors are useful because wedding guests will have more reason to keep them, but they are also memorable for such a unique wedding theme.
Vintage Key Bottle Opener
Skeleton key bottle openers Via CMWDesignsCo on Etsy
2. Tea Lanterns
3. Black Lace Handkerchief
Black lace handkerchief Via Bumble Bee Linens
4. Wine Charms
Gothic wine charms Via TwistedEverAfter on Etsy
Mystical Charms
There are many reasons why non-traditional couples host dark, romantic, gothic, and even Halloween-themed weddings. Whether you like the dark aesthetic or are into the witchy vibes, having favors that celebrate your theme allows your guests to try out some of the more witchy elements of your big day.
Mystical charms that can send your guests home with protection, love, and luck are the perfect send-off from your wedding.
Crystal Balls
Mystic crystal ball Via Horror-shop.com
2. Rune Stones
Obsidian rune stones Via Viking Warriors
3. Ouiji Board Keychains
4. Mini Bath Salt Cauldrons
Mini bath salt cauldrons Via MoreyScarfeDesigns on Etsy
5. Evil Eye Charm
Evil eye wedding favors Via UvraFavors on Etsy
6. Sage Bundles
Sage, lavender, and rosemary bundles with quartz and flowers Via CharlieHaze on Etsy
7. Tarot Cards
8. Elegant Masks
Black Masquerade Masks Via Wondergirlcraft on Etsy
Elegant masks are the perfect favor to give at the beginning of the reception. If you are looking to host a dark romance masquerade ball you can give these gorgeous favors out at the beginning of the festivities so that everyone can add a little mystique to the night.
Literary Tokens
A lot of the Gothic aesthetic can be pulled from macabre literature. Stories by Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, and Daphne du Maurier transform spooky settings with conflicted and disturbing characters into whimsical yet horrific love stories.
Dark romantic weddings pull inspiration from these great stories that have stood the test of time, and by giving out favors that inspire love in the darkness, you are sure to make an everlasting impression.
Matches
Handmade "Edgar Allan Poe" matches Via SuperiorDryGoods on Etsy
2. Mini Books
Stephen King miniature books Via Peggers on Etsy
3. Bookmarks
Gothic Decor
Dark Elegant Candles
Renaissance candles Via Mythologiecandles.com
2. Skull Shaped Teaspoon
Black skull teaspoons Via LoreleiVella on Etsy
3. Candle Holders
4. Gothic Cups/Glasses
5. Coasters
Gothic coasters Via LKWStudio on Etsy
Gothic Food and Drink Favors
Dark Delicacies and Sweets
Some of the best favors are ones that we can enjoy right now. We don’t have to bring them home and find a spot for them; they melt in the mouth. We’re talking decadent chocolates, well-thought-out drinks, and snacks in perfectly on-theme packaging with an adorable thank-you note.
Wedding favors that are treats are all about ending the night with a sweet message for your guests. Custom cookies have become increasingly popular over the years, but you could look into vintage tea cakes for a dark, romantic, gothic wedding favor.
They are gorgeously decorated and delicious, plus they are something your guests probably haven’t tried yet, so they will continue to make your wedding unique. There's really nothing better than a special treat you can sink your teeth into.
Some gothic treats you can gift to guests include:
Lollipops
Dark Velvety cupcakes
Rock Candy
Sugar Skulls
Dark berry jams
Custom Cookies
Vintage Tea Cakes
Dark candy apples
Beverages with a Gothic Twist
Dark, luscious, smoky beverages are next on the list of options. Beverages can be tricky if you have a wide range of ages at your event, so be sure to label each individual favor as alcoholic or not.
You can always send your guests home with coffee for the morning because, with late-night weddings, they’ll need it. Some delicious gothic wedding beverage options include:
Gothic packaged shots
Perfectly selected coffees
Custom tea blends
Mini red wine bottles
Chile hot chocolate
Packaging Gothic Favors
The packaging of your favors is what makes them recognizable as parting gifts for your guests. We want to avoid the awkward “do I take this?” moment with your guests. Ensure that there is signage on the table and each favor and that they are located by the exit.
Edible favors need to be individually packaged for sanitary reasons, and whether they are edible or not, they should be easily carried. Ensuring that your packaging has handles, your guests can easily take them home and not skip out on them.
No one wants to bring home a bulky and unmanageable wedding favor. Packaging should be iconic because it can be. The best part about your packaging is that the only limit is your imagination. Stay on the theme, and wow your guests with gorgeous packaging.
Personalizing Favors
The best part about your favors is their uniqueness to your wedding, especially with such a memorable theme. Personalizing your wedding favors will make them even more unique as they are just for your wedding.
The most cost-effective way to personalize your wedding is with custom labels that you can put on the favors or custom packaging. Custom packaging can be boxes or bags designed to hold your favors and can even include glasses or edible shells with the favor contained within.
Another way to personalize your wedding favors beyond stunning packaging is by the favors themselves. Engraved and monogrammed with your wedding date is the most common. This classic personalization can be put on any favor and is an excellent reminder of your guests' fantastic time at your wedding. You can even personalize it with specialty scents in candles or soaps and fragrances in perfumes or lip balms.
Conclusion
Sending off your guests with a little thank you is all a part of the wedding experience. You want them to leave your big day with a full belly, some sips of champagne, delicious treats, and tired from a night of dancing.
Hosting a gothic romantic wedding throughout the dark of the night takes the energy out of anyone, and you will want to thank your guests for attending. Wedding favors are about incorporating your love story into a beautiful farewell.
If you’re searching for gothic wedding favors, you will also need a black wedding dress or veil.