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
Anniversary Gifts Ideas for Your Spouse
Is your calendar sending you notifications that your wedding anniversary is coming up? Does that reminder send you into a spiral about what to do to celebrate and how to show your partner all that these last 365 days has meant to you? We know the feeling, so we wanted to share some of our ideas with you for you to book mark for when youβre ready!
10 Ideas for Your Unity Ceremony
One of my photographerβs questions was βwhat type of unity ceremony will you be including in your ceremony?β And I panicked because I hadnβt considered any of my options and we are a month out from the big day! If you are engaged or about to be, let me share some of our findings so you can plan better than I have!
Timeless Wedding Details- People Submissions!
Trends can be fun and for those that have been married for a while, it can be even funny to look back on what you (initially) thought was important or looked good. So I asked people who have been married for 5+ years what details they still LOVED about their wedding day. Not everything will last the test of time, but these did for them! So if youβre in the middle of wedding planning and are probably a little overwhelmed, maybe one of these notes will help some of those decisions:
Wedding Guest Etiquette
The job of the wedding guest is not hard, but it does have a few boundaries that you should be careful not to cross. We have listed some of the most important rules of (general) guest etiquette for you so thereβs no guessing involved!
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:
What is a Wedding Content Creator?
If youβre like me and wonder βWtf is a wedding content creator?β then this is the blog post for you. Her name is Hannah Bruce and she graciously answered allllll of my questions so you can decide if having a content creator is right for your big day or weekend. Because I donβt know about you, but I was immediately intrigued, so letβs dive in:
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 doesnβt have to be a βone time purchaseβ. 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.
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 bridesβ momsβ (or grandmothersβ) dress, but this could be done with any family membersβ 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.
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 youβre hoping for specific design details.
I know that bridal fabrics can be super overwhelming and confusing, particularly when you donβt even know how to describe it. So letβs go over a few of the basics youβll see across the board while shopping for your wedding look(s):
Trends from Spring Bridal Fashion Week 2023
We have made a list for you of just a few of the things that can be customized before, during and after your wedding!
Things You Can Personalize for Your Wedding
We have made a list for you of just a few of the things that can be customized before, during and after your wedding!
5 Ways to Preserve your Wedding Bouquet
Youβve probably already heard about options for preserving your gown, but what about your wedding bouquet? Thereβs so many creative options for making it a timeless piece so letβs dive in:
5 Fun Bachelorette Theme Ideas
Every bachelorette party is different, but the concept of a girls weekend never gets old. If you need inspiration for your bachelorette party, we've got you covered with a few ideas:
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: