How To Blend In

A Vampiric Wedding has not taken place in centuries and the fact that lycans, witches and even humans will be in attendance is shocking to some of the more traditional clans. To ensure your survival it is encouraged you attend in costume to blend in.

You can support the bride and groom by dressing in Orloff or Sutherland styles, pledge allegiance to a different Clan or even wear a traditional Halloween costume. The Council is choosing Halloween so that they can blend in.

Here are a list of suggestions, and information about the style of each House.

Dress like an Orloff

The Orloffs inspired the film makers of the early 1900's and the traditional Vampire look is thought to be based on them. Attendees can wear the Christopher Lee, or Bela Lugosi look or lean into the Gothic Horror, Elvira vibe with cloaks, flowing blouses and black gowns. Black has always been the new black for Orloffs.

Dress like a Brightwell

The Brightwells tend to favour 18th Century attire and despise modern fashions and attitudes: with little or no tolerance for non-vampires and lesser undead.

The Order believe that Anne Rice based the character of Lestate de Lioncourt on a real life Brightwell and Interview with the Vampire is a good example of the fashions of the House. Attendees can wear ball gowns, ridiculous dresses, bright suits and colours. Life (or death) for a Brightwell is a long party with the Aristocratic Lord and Lady Brightwell at the top.

Dress like a Sutherlander

The Sutherlanders are a new House, from the 60's onwards, and notably the 1980's. Attendees can wear anything from Woodstock, to Lost Boys inspired fashions, even to 1980's yuppies or the leather clad fashion of Blade and Underworld. They are welcoming of werewolves, so they are a common sight amongst Sutherlander groups.

Dress like a Caligar

To blend in with the Caligars, attendees may draw inspiration from the film Nosferatu which was based on the Clan. Gothic Victorian appeals to the Caligars who are amongst the most sombre of the Houses. They also appeal to other creatures: ghosts, creatures that go bump in the night, Frankenstein's monsters, witches and most other costumes that are not Vampires.

Dress like a Thrall

Most Houses employ human thralls to do their bidding, or to keep them safe during the day time. Humans are a common sight at the Gathering so if you wish to come in your best suit, best dress, or a fancy dress Halloween outfit, you are welcome to.