The Bridal Blog

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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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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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Fashion, Seasonal Samantha Shammas Fashion, Seasonal Samantha Shammas

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 you’re hoping for specific design details.

I know that bridal fabrics can be super overwhelming and confusing, particularly when you don’t even know how to describe it. So let’s go over a few of the basics you’ll see across the board while shopping for your wedding look(s):

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Fashion, Planning, Trends Samantha Shammas Fashion, Planning, Trends Samantha Shammas

Colored Wedding Gown Inspo

We all know that wedding dresses are “supposed” 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.

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