27 Must-See Dia de los Muertos Wedding Ideas

Samantha Tagher
Nov 01, 2014

You may have picked up on the fact that we were kind of excited for Halloween. Just a little bit. But that didn’t mean that we forgot today was Dia de los Muertos, a day that brings with it a whole different kind of celebration and a rainbow’s worth of bright, beautiful decorations and festivities. If you don’t have anything planned for today, RSVP to these Dia de los Muertos-themed weddings. If you’re planning your nuptials around the time of this Mexican holiday, check out these 27 must-see ideas for the themed wedding of the year. (2015 ;)

1. Flower Arrangements: Liven up a black vase with vibrant flowers for the ideal Dia de los Muertos centerpiece. (via Hostess With The Mostess)

2. Bright Wedding Cake: You won’t be seeing any simple white fondant-covered cakes here. Instead, think bright colored tiers accented with flowers. (via Burnetts Boards)

3. Epic Backdrop: An epic backdrop is the perfect addition to your ceremony or photo booth at the end of the night. (via Frosted Petticoat)

4. Place Setting + Name Tags: Looking for a unique name tag for your place settings? DIY painted wood tags for your guests to ooh and aah over. (via Ruffled)

5. Novia Chair: Oh, yes. Your table for two just got *way* cuter. Hang “Novia” and “Novio” signs on your bride and groom chairs. (via WantThatWedding)

6. Costume Jewelry: Give your classic wedding look a little extra something with a skull statement necklace. (via Offbeat Bride)

7. Bright Bouquet: Nothing says Dia de los Muertos like bright colors, and that doesn’t stop at your bouquet. We especially love the pink peonies. (via Green Wedding Shoes)

8. Groom’s Boutonniere: Don’t forget about your groom! Add a touch of your theme to the men of the wedding party with embroidered collars and a bright boutonniere. (via Green Wedding Shoes)

9. Party Favor Bags: I don’t think skulls could get any more adorable… he’s on one knee! Totes adorbs. (via A Bride’s Life)

10. Bride and Groom Chairs: Bride and groom signs are the new thing in the wedding world. Take yours to the next level with a skull and scallops. (via A Bride’s Life)

11. Floral Headpiece: No, we didn’t forget about your look. A Dia de los Muertos wedding is basically asking for an awesome headpiece and beautiful dress. (via Wedding Chicks)

12. Bold Centerpieces: One of the easiest ways to show off your theme is through centerpiece accessories. Trust us, your tablescape will thank you for choosing these candles and plants. (via Green Wedding Shoes)

13. Natural Cake: Bride and groom cake toppers are so yesterday. Give your wedding a natural vibe with a plant topper. (via Burnetts Board)

14. Cactus Centerpiece: Centerpieces don’t have to be over the top. Take a trip to the farmer’s market for an easy addition to your tablescape. (via Wedding Chicks)

15. Skull Cookies: A party isn’t complete without a little sugar. Sweeten up your wedding with these oh-so-festive skull cookies. (via Sweet Sugar Belle)

16. Table for Two: This is the perfect private table for the new husband and wife. And you can’t miss those epic streamers! (via Green Wedding Shoes)

17. Welcome Sign: Welcome your guests to the most special day of your life with a gold accented wedding board. (via Wedding Chicks)

18. Cake Table: The cake table is always a sight to see at the reception. Give it a little va va voom with vibrant accessories. (via Green Wedding Shoes)

19. RSVP Stationery: RSVPs are usually a pretty boring extra that comes with the wedding invite, but not these! Make yours unique with fun stationery. (via Wedding Chicks)

20. Maracas: Place maracas on each chair for some seriously winning party favors. (via Rock N Roll Bride)

21. Unique Wedding Dress: We’ve shown y’all quite a few wedding dresses in the past, but nothing quite like this one. The stunning floral pattern is the icing on the cake to your nuptials. (via Style Me Pretty)

22. Wedding Party Style: Go for a casual look for your wedding party with mismatched dresses and gingham shirts. And a collar for the ring bearer ;) (via Ruffled)

23. Candle Centerpiece: Don’t forget to add candles and skulls to your centerpiece. They’re a Dia de los Muertos must! (via Rock N Roll Bride)

24. Ombre Cake: You can’t have a wedding without an epic cake. We’re big fans of the ombre floral pattern they achieved in this design. (via The Knot)

25. Striped Aisle: Instead of a classic white aisle, opt for a brightly-colored blanket. It brings some extra flair to an already colorful wedding theme. (via Bridesmaid)

26. Wedding Invite: Now, this might take some planning ahead of time, but these wedding invites are totally cool and will surely get your guests excited about your big day. (via The Knot)

27. Paper Flower Backdrop ($1,000): Not only do we love the paper backdrop (because when have we said no to a backdrop?!) but we’re also obsessed with the bright chairs connected by an ampersand. So cute!

Are you excited for Dia de los Muertos? What are your plans? Tell us in the comments below.

Nicole Kidman's New Prime Video Thriller Show Is 'Sullivan's Crossing' Meets 'Big Little Lies'

Is anybody in Hollywood busier than Nicole Kidman? The queen of AMC has been feeding us non-stop since Big Little Lies season 2 ended in 2019. The Perfect Couple, A Family Affair, Nine Perfect Strangers, Babygirl— she never stops! Nicole's latest role in Amazon Prime Video's Scarpetta sets her opposite Jamie Lee Curtis for a mystery thriller adventure that might just rival Jamie's Knives Out.

The story, about a medical examiner who returns to her hometown, and a rocky relationship with her sister, feels like an edgy take on Sullivan's Crossing with the drama and intrigue of Big Little Lies, and I am so locked in. Even if you've never read the books before, this is going to be one show you won't be able to stop watching.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about Nicole Kidman's new Kay Scarpetta show, coming to Prime Video soon.

Is there a TV series based on Kay Scarpetta?

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Yes a Kay Scarpetta TV show is coming to Prime Video! The crime series — which has been greenlit for two seasons — will follow Chief Medical Examiner Kay, played by Nicole Kidman (and reportedly inspired by CME Marcella Farinelli Fierro), who reenters her former position in her Virginia hometown. Not only is she navigating the ins and outs of her work life, but she's also balancing relationships with her sister Dorothy, her coworkers, and all the secrets that come with them.

And apparently, the scripts in and of themselves stopped Nicole in her tracks! She tells Vanity Fair the project is "terrifying" because "it’s so well-written. It’s crazy how I’m frightened reading it. I haven’t done that. I can’t think of a film I’ve done where it was so terrifying. Like what? The Others wasn’t terrifying."

Who's in the Scarpetta cast?

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The Scarpetta cast is truly incredible, and will be led by Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta and Jamie Lee Curtis as Kay's sister Dorothy. The fact that the show is tentatively called Scarpetta makes me think the series will focus just as much on Dorothy — and their relationship — as it does on Kay.

Nicole is super excited to work with Jamie, and told Vanity Fair that the experience has been "glorious" so far. "I was like, 'I’ll do it with you, but you have to play my sister. You have to go with me.' And she’s like, 'Okay.' So, we’re producing it together and we’re in it together—and that is glorious. That’s what I mean, where you go, 'Okay. Who’s got the same amount of passion and enthusiasm?' Look at her. I mean, she’s unbelievable. She is a force."

Here the full Scarpetta cast:

  • Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta: a medical examiner who returns to her hometown.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy: Kay's sister.
  • Ariana DeBose as Lucy Farinelli-Watson: Dorothy's daughter.
  • Bobby Cannavale as Pete Marino: a former detective.
  • Simon Baker as Benton Wesley: an FBI profiler.
  • Rosy McEwen as younger Kay Scarpetta.
  • Jake Cannavale as younger Pete Marino.

Where can I watch the show?

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We don't have an official Scarpetta release date yet, but it'll stream on Prime Video in the near future. Stay tuned for more news!

What order do the Kay Scarpetta books go in?

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There are 28 books in the Kay Scarpetta series so far.

  1. Postmortem (1990)
  2. Body of Evidence (1991)
  3. All That Remains (1992)
  4. Cruel and Unusual (1993)
  5. The Body Farm (1994)
  6. From Potter's Field (1995)
  7. Cause of Death (1996)
  8. Unnatural Exposure (1997)
  9. Point of Origin (1998)
  10. Black Notice (1999)
  11. The Last Precinct (2000)
  12. Blow Fly (2003)
  13. Trace (2004)
  14. Predator (2005)
  15. Book of the Dead (2007)
  16. Scarpetta (2008)
  17. The Scarpetta Factor (2009)
  18. Port Mortuary (2010)
  19. Red Mist (2011)
  20. The Bone Bed (2012)
  21. Dust (2013)
  22. Flesh and Blood (2014)
  23. Depraved Heart (2015)
  24. Chaos (2016)
  25. Autopsy (2021)
  26. Livid (2022)
  27. Unnatural Death (2023)
  28. Identity Unknown (2024)

What is a Chief Medical Examiner?

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A medical examiner investigates unusual or suspicious deaths. They perform post-mortem exams, determine the cause of death, and work with the local police.

Read up on Nicole Kidman's other newest project, Margo's Got Money Troubles!

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Trader Joe’s Mini Tote Bags Are Rumored To Return Next Week – In 4 Adorable Spring Colors!

Trader Joe’s always knows exactly how to get us excited for new products – and this time, it’s rumored that the grocer is bringing back their viral Mini Canvas Tote Bags in four brand-new colors that are all perfect for spring! Speculated to hit stores around April 8, you’re not going to want to miss this TJ’s drop.

Here’s everything you need to know about the return of Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Tote Bags for spring 2025.

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Trader Joe’s fan account @traderjoesobsessed first circulated the rumor that the Mini Canvas Tote Bags are set to return to Trader Joe’s this spring.

“Rumor has it that the pastel mini canvas bags will be here in April. Usually, they do release these on a Wednesday. How excited are you for these colors? I can’t wait to customize them!” the caption reads.

Another source, @zuncola, hinted that the totes could hit stores as early as April 8 or 9.

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It appears there will be four different colorways in this season’s Mini Canvas Tote Bag drop: pink, blue, green, and purple. But they’re not your ordinary pinks, blues, greens, and purples – per the rumors, they’ll come in pastel hues that all look stunning. From carrying your quick grocery hauls to toting each and every picnic essential you’ll need this spring, these bags get it all done in sheer style.

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In the past, the Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Tote Bags have been a limited-time item that garnered plenty of attention from shoppers, even sparking a massivefrenzy inside stores with customers racing to snag their own tote. Some TJ’s locations have also placed a buying limit for bags like these, typically 1 per customer. Based on the reception of the rumors for this year, you’ll likely want to plan when and how you’re going to get your hands on one.

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Tons of Trader Joe’s fanatics sounded off in the comments of @traderjoesobsessed’s post about the rumors of the Mini Canvas Tote Bags’ return:

“Stoppppp no way!! 😱😱” one person wrote.

‘Yes! These will make great bags for Easter gifts,” another said.

“Looks like I need to buy camping gear cause I'll be in that line before sunrise 🤩,” one more fan commented.

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In previous years, the Mini Canvas Tote Bags went for $2.99 too $3.99, and we expect this pastel-filled drop to cost about the same.

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Though there’s no official release date for the mini totes, they’re speculated to hit shelves sometime in April 2025, possibly the 8th or 9th. Stay tuned here for more updates!

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Your Favorite Rom-Com Star Just Joined 'Only Murders In The Building' Season 5

After only two episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 4, Hulu renewed the series for season 5! I'm so excited that the show breaks a recent pattern of cancelling shows after the third or fourth season, giving us more time with our favorite characters, and I'm not the only one.

"Here we go again… my favorite set family. I’m coming home!" Selena Gomez says in an Instagram post, while the official Only Murders account made their own post, saying, "We had our lawyers call business affairs. Turned the 4 into a 5. #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding is coming back for Season 5!!"

In addition to the show entering production, the one and only Renée Zellweger (Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy) just joined the cast. Iconic!

Here's everything you need to know about Only Murders in the Building season 5, coming to Hulu soon.

Who's in the Only Murders in the Building season 5 cast?

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The Only Murders in the Building season 5 cast features all our favorites, and some new faces! According to Dan Fogelman, “we can expect more big guest stars that’ll probably be announced sooner rather than later,” he tells The Wrap.

"I am so grateful that I have been surrounded by human beings that make me better, challenge me, remind me day after day that every moment is a gift," Selena Gomez says about working with Steve Martin and Martin Short. "That’s my pure joy. I thank god for the era I’m in. It’s been the best yet."

The Only Murders season 5 cast includes:

  • Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora: a true crime lover who begins her own podcast after getting sucked into a murder mystery.
  • Martin Short as Oliver Putnam: a theatre director and founder of the Only Murders in the Building podcast.
  • Steve Martin as Charles Hayden Savage: an actor and true crime lover who begins the Only Murders podcast with Oliver and Mabel.
  • Téa Leoni as Sofia Caccimelio: a woman who approaches the podcast trio after her husband Nicky goes missing.
  • Renée Zellweger
  • Christoph Waltz
  • Keegan-Michael Key

What is Only Murders in the Building season 5 about?

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We finally got our first details about Only Murders season 5 — and we're going in a direction I totally didn't expect. When Sofia visits Mabel and Charles in the season 4 ending, and asks them to find her missing husband, she's disappointed when they turn her down. And since Téa Leoni just joined the season 5 cast, it looks like she's not taking no for an answer.

“I think she’s the great tease at the end of the finale and a little bit of an intriguing bump forward,” co-creator John Hoffman says in an interview with Deadline. “She’s an extension of the little news report in Episode 9 that Mabel makes note of at the hospital. [Sofia] is the wife of the Dry Cleaning King of Brooklyn, and maybe a couple of dry cleaning outlets in Manhattan, as well, we may come to know...It’s a world opened up potentially that we haven’t talked about too much yet in New York, so she holds a lot of intrigue.”

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New York's underground is a wild space that we haven't really seen on Only Murders yet so I know we're in for one very interesting season — because if this show is going to go there, they're going to go there.

Executive producer Dan Fogelman told The Wrapwe can look forward to “another big fun mystery the writers have been cooking up," while Hoffman has gone on the record saying the new episodes will “hit on some very current things going on within New York, specifically very relevant things that are happening in the city right now.”

When is Only Murders in the Building season 5 coming out?

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There's no Only Murders in the Building season 5 release date quite yet, but the show is in production! Considering we've had a new season over the last four years (with season 1 in 2021, season 2 in 2022, season 3 in 2023, and season 4 in 2024), we're expecting to see season 5 in 2025. Stay tuned for the official Only Murders season 5 release date.

How many episodes are there in Only Murders in the Building season 5?

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Only Murders in the Building season 5 will have 10 episodes total on Hulu.

Check back here for the latest Only Murders in the Building season 5 news and check out the other new TV shows coming in 2025.

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