Your bridal party plays a big role in your wedding journey, but it’s important to know what they can realistically take on and where the line is. Your bridal party is made up of the people who love you most — the ones who will hype you up, stand by your side and celebrate every […]
Long Island has some amazing wedding venues. Book a tour for these must-see locations. You’re just engaged, and you have no idea where to start! There are hundreds of venues across the Island – everything from small restaurants to venues with a water view to actual castles. The possibilities are endless. Well, BOLI is here […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Sarah and Ali about the meaningful DIY projects and personal touches that helped them create a wedding day that felt completely their own. A quick meeting in 2012 planted a seed that didn’t fully […]
From Disney to Harry Potter and everything in between, these bridal shower themes bring personality, nostalgia, and plenty of fun to your celebration. Bridal showers have become so much more than a simple afternoon get‑together — today’s brides are leaning into creative themes that reflect their style, their story and the moments that make them […]
Dupree and Dooley have been dating since 2022. Content creator and Baylen Out Loud star Baylen Dupree, 23, married her sweetheart Colin Dooley, 26, in what she told People was a “fairy tale” wedding. The couple, who have been dating since 2022, tied the knot on May 19, in Warrenton, Virginia. Dupree is a content […]
Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with these DJs! For some brides, choosing the perfect DJ is the moment of wedding planning — and honestly, we get it. From the music that plays as you walk down the aisle, to that first dance, to a dance floor that stays packed […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Emily about the standout professionals who didn’t just show up for her wedding … they went the extra mile. Our wedding days wouldn’t be complete without the incredible teams working behind the scenes, and […]
Here’s how to communicate your guest list boundaries with honesty and kindness. You’d think that putting together your wedding guest list would be one of the easier tasks on your planning checklist. But once you start blending families, friends and different people in your life into one spreadsheet, it can quickly become one of the […]
From everyday must‑haves to splurge‑worthy upgrades, here’s what to add to your wedding registry – no matter your living situation. Creating a wedding registry isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all — especially today, when so many couples already live together long before the big “I do.” Maybe your kitchen cabinets are already full, maybe you’ve mastered the art of […]
Caught up in the newlywed bliss? These questions will help guide you through the moments you didn’t even know to prepare for. We spend so much time wrapped up in wedding planning, and honestly, it makes sense. But once you’re back from your honeymoon, real life settles in quickly (in all the best ways). As […]