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
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:
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:
How to Phrase Your Wedding Invites
Weddings are (and should) be unique to the couple themselves. You choose your wedding party, whoβs speaking or giving toasts at the ceremony or reception, the theme, etc. But in certain cases, to bring your vision to life, you have to involve the guests and give them direction. Do you want gifts? Is there a specific dress code? Are kids allowed? These are all things that need to be indicated in your invite suite, but can sometimes be awkward to write out. Iβve asked Kate Turner of Kate + Company (the QUEEN of luxury weddings) to help guide how to properly phrase certain requests in the most sophisticated way possible:
How to Order a Custom Illustration
I love offering custom illustrations so everyone can find what theyβre looking for! However, when it comes to custom, the process can be a bit more confusing than simply buying an art piece and I get the same common questions over and over so letβs do an official FAQ on how to order a custom wedding illustration:
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!
How to Plan an Elopement
Nothing can come between a couple and their fur baby. Sometimes that connection can be lost while planning a wedding, but we want to make sure that you can include all of your important family members on your big day whether itβs in person or in the details. So letβs get into a few ways you can do that:
How to Incorporate Pets into your Wedding
Nothing can come between a couple and their fur baby. Sometimes that connection can be lost while planning a wedding, but we want to make sure that you can include all of your important family members on your big day whether itβs in person or in the details. So letβs get into a few ways you can do that: