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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Decor, Trends Samantha Shammas Decor, Trends Samantha Shammas

How to Turn Your Wedding Florals into Home Decor

Fact: for many weddings, your florals will take up a BIG part of your budget (and for good reason).

However, this doesn’t have to be a “one time purchase”. Besides being able to re-use pieces here and there throughout the wedding weekend, there are a ton of ways you can transform your florals into decor pieces for your home post-events.

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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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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!

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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:

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