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samantha shammas

samantha shammas

We’re talking all things wedding

Hi! I’m Sam, owner and artist behind SamiaLynn

With a little help, I’m sharing all my knowledge from years of working in the wedding industry. From design, to retail, to being a serial bridesmaid, I’ve got you covered. Usually with a glass of wine in hand and country music playing in the background

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Planning, Entertainment, Reception Samantha Shammas Planning, Entertainment, Reception Samantha Shammas

Ideas for your Wedding Send-Off

When working with my wedding coordinator he told me that one of the most forgotten wedding details is your send off. So to save you the headache close to the wedding, I wanted to share some ideas now to help make the decision easier. I also wanted to make sure there are ideas here for every budget because the priority you put on this detail of the wedding is totally up to you! 

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Decor, Entertainment, Reception, Trends, Custom Samantha Shammas Decor, Entertainment, Reception, Trends, Custom Samantha Shammas

Incorporating Art into Your Wedding

As we’re all aware, art comes in many styles. This can be more traditional like painting or in the form of food decoration or photography. Whichever is your preferred medium, art is a beautiful way to show self expression and style. Also, as more and more weddings focus on guest experience, this is great way to get creative and wow your guests. So let’s dive in to a few specific ideas:

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Planning, Seasonal, Reception Samantha Shammas Planning, Seasonal, Reception Samantha Shammas

Ways to Make Your Wedding Eco Friendly

Weddings, just like any other large event, produce a lot of “waste”. But like….a LOT of it. According to the Green Bride Guide, about 400-600 POUNDS (or 181-272 kg for you non-Americans) of waste is accumulated PER WEDDING and The New York Times estimates around 57,152 kilograms of CO2. This isn’t to say “skip the reception”, but there are ways to be more eco-friendly when planning. Here’s how:

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Trends, Custom, Decor, Entertainment, Reception Samantha Shammas Trends, Custom, Decor, Entertainment, Reception Samantha Shammas

Wedding Details for Each Personality

Weddings are that special day (or weekend, or..week?) that you can really have your personality as individuals, and a couple, shine through. There are so many special touches you can add to any aspect of the events to wow your guests and have them saying “oh that’s SO them”. From the invites to the food to the reception entertainment, there’s a million options and sometimes, it’s the little things that make the difference. So how do you decide? Let’s break these ideas down by personality or traits:

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Trends, Reception Samantha Shammas Trends, Reception Samantha Shammas

What is a Wedding Content Creator?

If you’re like me and wonder “Wtf is a wedding content creator?” then this is the blog post for you. Her name is Hannah Bruce and she graciously answered allllll of my questions so you can decide if having a content creator is right for your big day or weekend. Because I don’t know about you, but I was immediately intrigued, so let’s dive in:

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Fashion, Custom, Reception, Trends Samantha Shammas Fashion, Custom, Reception, Trends Samantha Shammas

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 brides’ moms’ (or grandmothers’) dress, but this could be done with any family members’ 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. 

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