The Bridal Blog
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The Bridal Blog β’
samantha shammas
Weβre talking all things wedding
Hi! Iβm Sam, owner and artist behind SamiaLynn
With a little help, Iβm sharing all my knowledge from years of working in the wedding industry. From design, to retail, to being a serial bridesmaid, Iβve got you covered. Usually with a glass of wine in hand and country music playing in the background
Spring 2025 Bridal Collections
I just got back from another exciting season at New York Bridal Fashion Week. Trends tend to move a little slower than regular street fashion, but thereβs still so many things to go over each time the new collections come out!
Wedding Trends for 2024
New Year, new trends!
To be honest though, Iβve never been a fan of βtrendβ lists as Iβve always believed that if you like something you should go for it regardless if itβs βinβ or βoutβ. That being said, itβs great to stay in the loop of what people are gravitating towards each year and can be a source of inspiration. So, 2024 couples, are you ready? Hereβs the ultimate trend list for everything youβll be seeing this year in weddings:
How to Style Your Courthouse Look
There are so many opinions expressed when a couple decides to have a court house wedding. Whatever your reason is, you do not have to compromise your style. As a professional stylist, I have a few tips about choosing your look:
Wedding Guest Etiquette
The job of the wedding guest is not hard, but it does have a few boundaries that you should be careful not to cross. We have listed some of the most important rules of (general) guest etiquette for you so thereβs no guessing involved!
How to Use Vintage Gowns in your Wedding
One trend that I have been seeing more than ever is incorporating vintage wedding dresses into your wedding. Most of these dresses are the bridesβ momsβ (or grandmothersβ) dress, but this could be done with any family membersβ wedding dress, or just a beautiful gown you found at Goodwill. Today I wanted to share with you a few ideas of what to do if a vintage gown happens to land in your wedding wardrobe.
The Guide to Wedding Fabrics
Fabric selection can (and should) make all the difference to the outfit you pick for your wedding. Especially if you know your venue location will have an extreme type of weather or youβre hoping for specific design details.
I know that bridal fabrics can be super overwhelming and confusing, particularly when you donβt even know how to describe it. So letβs go over a few of the basics youβll see across the board while shopping for your wedding look(s):
Trends from Spring Bridal Fashion Week 2023
We have made a list for you of just a few of the things that can be customized before, during and after your wedding!
5 Fun Bachelorette Theme Ideas
Every bachelorette party is different, but the concept of a girls weekend never gets old. If you need inspiration for your bachelorette party, we've got you covered with a few ideas:
Dress Customizations Designers Will Accommodate
Customization is typically the answer for βthis dress is perfect butβ¦β when dress shopping and designers are taking note. The option of customizing your gown will also allow for you to have a unique twist on the samplesβ style. Today we wanted to tell you about some of the standard customization options you will see while wedding dress shopping!
Colored Wedding Gown Inspo
We all know that wedding dresses are βsupposedβ to be white. But what happens if we push boundaries a little bit to make your wedding even more one of a kind? We love seeing how these trends are ever evolving in bridal and we love sharing them with you even more. Check out these gorgeous options.