Every successful holiday gathering, from simple soirees to lavish parties, requires the nuance of atmosphere. Envision a dimly lit, fog-laden landscape orchestrated by the eerie natural sounds of the night; a perfect backdrop for your upcoming Halloween event. Wouldn’t that enchant the bejesus out of your attendees?  

Short of procuring a graveyard or aging haunted mansion, there are modern and inexpensive approaches to add the mystery of Halloween to your large-space event or small celebration.

Do Your Eyes Deceive You?

Veteran planners know the value of decorating. Will your All Hallows’ Eve be a gothic affair enveloped in blacks, velvets, and antiques, or a not-so-scary family fun night seasoned with scarecrows, pumpkins, and friendly ghosts? But what if friendly ghosts were more than sheets on strings? Or ‘dark and stormy nights’ could rain endlessly?

Digital decorating has never been easier. Atmosfx is a leader in affordable, spectacular effects that fit any venue and price point. These holographic animations can be ordered online, downloaded directly via email, and displayed on TVs, monitors, or by projection. They appear in windows, on walls, or become floating apparitions with a bit of prep work and transparent screens. The website includes a ‘Hall of Fame’ showcasing displays from professional installations and neighborhood block parties. Prices vary from individual animations to bundle packages with many themes available.

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Background music or ghoulish sounds will finesse your guest experience. Varieties of dance tracks or music genres are available from online vendors, but an authentic haunt selection will stir the atmospheric pot. Shadows Symphony Band’s hypnotic melodies supply ambiance with a spellbinding, soft approach. These seance-like instrumentals are also great pairings with props for a frightfully good scare. Their music is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, and other popular streaming formats.

The Monster Mash(up)

It is possible to combine stimulating visuals and spine-tingling sounds streaming via YouTube. Enjoy on your large screen with either Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple screen mirroring. The selections are endless. Cozy Rain, RainRider, Calmed By Nature, Infinity Rooms, Coffee Shop Ambience, and Ambient Renders top our list, with many other channels available.

We hope these tips help add the finishing Halloween touches. Happy haunting!

photo credits: unsplash: Jan Jakub Nanista, Atmosfx, Shadows Symphony Band, Ambient Renders

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