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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Trends, Custom Samantha Shammas Trends, Custom Samantha Shammas

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 you’re ready!

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Custom, Trends, Ceremony Samantha Shammas Custom, Trends, Ceremony Samantha Shammas

10 Ideas for Your Unity Ceremony

One of my photographer’s questions was β€œwhat type of unity ceremony will you be including in your ceremony?” And I panicked because I hadn’t 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!

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Planning, Trends, Wedding Prep Samantha Shammas Planning, Trends, Wedding Prep Samantha Shammas

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 you’re in the middle of wedding planning and are probably a little overwhelmed, maybe one of these notes will help some of those decisions:

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Custom Samantha Shammas Custom Samantha Shammas

How to Order a Custom Illustration

I love offering custom illustrations so everyone can find what they’re 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 let’s do an official FAQ on how to order a custom wedding illustration:

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Trends, Reception Samantha Shammas Trends, Reception Samantha Shammas

What is a Wedding Content Creator?

If you’re like me and wonder β€œWtf is a wedding content creator?” 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 don’t know about you, but I was immediately intrigued, so let’s dive in:

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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 β€œone 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 β€œthis 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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