The Bridal Blog
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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
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!
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 thereβs still so many things to go over each time the new collections come out!
Incorporating Art into Your Wedding
As weβre 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 letβs dive in to a few specific ideas:
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.
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:
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: