Bridal Rush received the Heart and Hustle award, and Red Letter Day Invitations and Design received the BOLI Certificate of Excellence
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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — the 2025 BOLI Summer Soirée would not have been possible without the efforts of an incredible group of wedding pros.
All of our vendors go above and beyond not only for our event, but for each and every one of their clients. This year, Brides of Long Island recognized two truly outstanding members of our vendor community with special awards presented at the Soirée.
Jessica Ciofrone, owner of BOLI Preferred Vendor Bridal Rush, received the Heart and Hustle Award. “This award is given to someone who truly embodies passion, dedication, and heart in everything they do,” said BOLI founder Heather Cunningham. “It celebrates not only hard work, but also the genuine love and care that goes into building a business and uplifting everyone around them.”
“Jess is unbelievably involved in every aspect of her business,” Heather continued. “She puts her clients first, supports her team every step of the way, and leads with authenticity and integrity. From the very first day I met her, I’ve looked up to her. She is one of the most genuine people I know, and her passion inspires everyone around her.”
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“The Heart and Hustle Award was a surprise to me,” said Jessica. “it made me feel like my efforts and hard work have not gone unnoticed and that is such a gift to me in this season of my life. The Brides of Long Island is so special to me because whether it is reviews, or an award voted on by brides, or an award like this from the team behind BOLI, everything is based on the perspective and opinions of real people. If they can say I have done a good job showing how much ‘heart and hustle’ I put into this business, then I feel I have received the greatest compliment I can.”
From your first conversation to the big day, BOLI Preferred Vendor Michael John Photography believes in providing a hands-on approach. Your wedding day images will be full of genuine and organic moments, beauty, and love.
Elliott Markowitz, Creative Director of BOLI Preferred Vendor Red Letter Day Invitations and Design, received this year’s BOLI Certificate of Excellence.
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“Elliot doesn’t just make invitations, he crafts experiences,” said Heather. “He sits with his clients, listens to their vision, their quirks, their love stories and then somehow, always manages to deliver something not just beautiful, but better than they ever imagined.”
“But what makes Elliott truly special is what he does when no one’s watching,” she continued. “He has been an invaluable part of BOLI behind the scenes for years offering support, sharing ideas, solving problems, and bringing a spark of creativity to everything we do. Whether it’s a new concept for an event, a clever twist on tradition, or just a well-timed joke when we need one most, Elliott always shows up with heart, with laughter, and with purpose.”
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“We are truly honored to be recognized by The Brides of Long Island with this year’s BOLI Certificate of Excellence,” Elliott responded. “The Brides of Long Island organization has made a remarkable impact on the Long Island wedding scene, and we are beyond proud to be part of a community guided by such an influential group of wedding experts. We look forward to continuing to deliver some of the most beautiful wedding invitations our clients have ever seen!”
The Brides of Long Island is grateful for these amazing wedding professionals, and we look forward to watching them work their magic for our community.