The Bridal Blog

The Bridal Blog •

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

Looking for something specific?
Find what you need through one of the categories below

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! 

Read More
Trends, Fashion Samantha Shammas Trends, Fashion Samantha Shammas

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 there’s still so many things to go over each time the new collections come out!

Read More
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:

Read More
Planning, Decor, Seasonal Samantha Shammas Planning, Decor, Seasonal Samantha Shammas

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 Fiancé (although they will need constant reminders…). It can be overwhelming to narrow down your color selection for this big day, so we’ve put together some suggestions of things to think about when making this decision.

Read More
Planning, Trends, Fashion Samantha Shammas Planning, Trends, Fashion Samantha Shammas

Wedding Trends for 2024

New Year, new trends!

To be honest though, I’ve never been a fan of “trend” lists as I’ve always believed that if you like something you should go for it regardless if it’s “in” or “out”. That being said, it’s 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? Here’s the ultimate trend list for everything you’ll be seeing this year in weddings:

Read More
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:

Read More
Custom, Fashion, Trends Samantha Shammas Custom, Fashion, Trends Samantha Shammas

Dress Customizations Designers Will Accommodate

Customization is typically the answer for “this dress is perfect but…” 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 samples’ style. Today we wanted to tell you about some of the standard customization options you will see while wedding dress shopping!

Read More
Elopement, Planning Samantha Shammas Elopement, Planning Samantha Shammas

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 it’s in person or in the details. So let’s get into a few ways you can do that:

Read More