Nathalie Bernard of La Mariée en Colére substituted “cobwebs” for a tablecloth as a fun, creative way to decorate for a Halloween dinner party. Use silver candelabras and sprinkle in some fake creepy-crawlies to complete the look.

According to Julie Blanner, adding a prop skeleton to your table of sweet bouquets and (poisoned) apples is an easy yet twisted way to surely haunt your guests.

Reality check: All you truly need at a party is a good selection of snacks. But in this case, they’re being watched over by a scarecrow. Bring in a smoke machine—with some smoky cocktails, too—and you’re all set!

To strike a balance between spooky and chic, use black and white plates and gold silverware mixed in with a glam glittered skull, faux ravens, and miniature pumpkins. A plus: These tablesetting kits from Social Studies will save you from last-minute stress for any occasion.

A rustic table can be easily elevated to Halloween-party chic with a few decor swaps. Here, Alicia Winnett of Alicia Fashionista and Best Day Ever topped a table with pink-, gold-, and white-painted pumpkins, some even serving as vases for beautiful blooms. She kept the flatware classic and minimalist, letting the centerpieces be the stars of the show.