The nights are starting to draw in, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween season is almost upon us.

Halloween has always been seen as more of an American holiday, but it is quickly gaining popularity in the UK. More and more schools are getting involved with dress-up days, and trick or treating is becoming more widespread every year.

Adults are also getting involved, with Halloween parties being thrown every year up and down the UK. In fact, it was reported that Halloween was the third most popular retail event of 2015, surpassing the sales for Valentine’s Day for the first time in history.

So what’s the secret to throwing a super spooky Halloween party? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Food

Halloween party food is surprisingly easy and cheap. Take some white marshmallows, black icing, and cocktail sticks, and you’ve got yourself a ghastly ghost.

Pre-made gingerbread shapes are on sale at most major supermarkets throughout October. They’re perfect on their own, but they’re easy to decorate with icing to make them extra spooky.

For the adults, a punchbowl filled with cranberry juice, lemonade, and a dash of vodka or gin is a perfectly ghoulish addition to a Halloween party. Add some gummy worms around the edge of the punchbowl to add to the theme.

Decorations

Supermarkets and bargain stores across the UK are providing a wider range of decorations and costumes every year, with Tesco selling a staggering three million pumpkins in October 2015.

Paper ghosts and pumpkins are simple but tasteful, and a great way to get the kids involved with the party planning.

However, for a more professional feel, we have a wide range of Halloween party banners available here at PuttyPrint.co.uk.

We also have a variety of Halloween party invitations to choose from, all full of the bright colours and eerie fonts that Halloween is famous for. Each invitation and party banner can be fully customised, and we offer a 24-hour dispatch time, with free delivery.

So, to start planning your spookily stylish Halloween party, look no further than PuttyPrint.co.uk.