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
How to Choose Your Color Palette
One of the key parts of wedding planning that will stick with you from day one to last call is your color palette. You will have Pinterest boards and screenshots to show your wedding vendors, key family members helping you pull your big day together, and your FiancΓ© (although they will need constant remindersβ¦). It can be overwhelming to narrow down your color selection for this big day, so weβve put together some suggestions of things to think about when making this decision.
Ways to Make Your Wedding Eco Friendly
Weddings, just like any other large event, produce a lot of βwasteβ. But likeβ¦.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 isnβt to say βskip the receptionβ, but there are ways to be more eco-friendly when planning. Hereβs how:
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!