Costume Ideas for Couples

With Halloween right around the corner, the party invites are starting to make an appearance. Even as adults, there's something magical about this holiday that makes people want to join in the festivities and dress up. Here are some ideas for couples-themed costumes that will get you motivated and can shop for online or in your local store. There are even some that would be easy to make yourself!

Objects

With these pairings, good fun and good jokes are sure to ensue.

plug and outlet
nut and bolt
salt and pepper shakers
lock and key
fork and spoon
ketchup and mustard
bowling ball and pin
pen and pad of paper

Celebrities

The choices are endless and your creativity can really shine when thinking of who you can dress up as.

Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter
Adam and Eve
Sonny and Cher
Little Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
Fred and Wilma Flintstone
Cleopatra and Marc Antony
The Bobbits (make sure this is for an adults-only party!)
Danny and Sandy from Grease
Jack and Rose from Titanic
Raggedy Ann and Andy
Ken and Barbie
Aragorn and Arwen from Lord of the Rings
Edward and Bella from Twilight
Kermit and Miss Piggy
Rhett and Scarlet from Gone With The Wind
Han Solo and Princess Leia from Star Wars
Cinderella and Prince Charming
Hugh Heffner and bunny
Robin Hood and Maid Marion
Shrek and Princess Fiona
Papa Smurf and Smurfette
Popeye and Olive Oyl
Batman and Batgirl
Superman and Supergirl
Al and Peggy Bundy from Married...With Children

People

Whether you're going ghoulish or occupational, there are plenty of themes couples can attempt.

80's hair band guitarist and crazed fan
angel and devil
card player and burlesque dancer
doctor and nurse
pilot and stewardess
devil and angel
knight and princess
dentist and tooth fairy
baker and stove (bun in the oven theme)
nurse and doctor
skeletons
ghosts
babies/children
hippies
god and goddess
wacky tourists

Above all, just remember to have fun and enjoy your holiday safely!