Christine McGrath

Christine is BOLI's blogger. She got married in 2018 and loves sharing bride's stories with other BOLIs.
How to Plan the Perfect Elopement
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How to Plan the Perfect Elopement

Before you run off and say “I do,” here are some helpful tips to plan your elopement. Whether you want to skip planning a wedding or you’ve just always wanted to keep things low-key, an elopement is the perfect way to celebrate your love with less stress and more focus on you and your future […]

7 Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Suffolk County
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7 Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Suffolk County

These beautiful sites in Suffolk County are sure to make your engagement photos special. Long Island is filled with so many beautiful places to take engagement photos. And we know that with all of the wedding planning you’ve got going on, the thought of finding a location for an engagement shoot is the last thing […]

Mrs. November: How This BOLI Brought Sophisticated Glam Into Her Wedding
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Mrs. November: How This BOLI Brought Sophisticated Glam Into Her Wedding

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Victoria Elizabeth about working with her friends to bring her glam wedding to life. Victoria Elizabeth, founder of BOLI Preferred Vendor Victoria Elizabeth Official, has spent her career making brides look their very best […]

10 Best Long Island Wedding Officiants
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10 Best Long Island Wedding Officiants

Choosing the right wedding officiant can make or break your ceremony. If you’re not getting married in a religious institution, you may need to find an officiant who can legally marry you. Choosing the right wedding officiant can be tough, as they will set the pace for your ceremony and the start of your wedding. […]

6 “Secrets” Wedding Photographers Want You to Know
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6 “Secrets” Wedding Photographers Want You to Know

Michael Lopacki, of Michael John Photography, lets brides in on some tips to help make your wedding day perfect. From the moment you say ‘yes’ to your future spouse, the questions, phone calls and emails, vendor visits and more can get overwhelming. But there are some things that you shouldn’t have to stress about. Michael […]

7 Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Nassau County
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7 Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Nassau County

Nassau County is filled with beautiful sites to make your engagement photos special. Once you start to come down from your high of getting engaged, it will be time to start thinking about wedding planning. Why not extend that excitement a little bit with engagement photos? Usually, when you hire a photographer, they will offer […]

Mrs. October: How This BOLI Built Her Wedding From Scratch
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Mrs. October: How This BOLI Built Her Wedding From Scratch

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Jill discusses how she had to bring in everything from food to linens to make her wedding day spectacular. When Franco proposed to Jill, she knew immediately where she wanted to have their wedding. But she also […]

14 Fun Extras for Your Wedding
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14 Fun Extras for Your Wedding

This article is sponsored by The Glenmar Studio, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Give your guests something “extra” to talk about! Here are 14 fun extras for your Long Island wedding.  We all know everyone is excited to celebrate you and your fiancé on your big day. But wouldn’t it be cool to […]

The Best Shower and Rehearsal Dinner Locations in Suffolk County
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The Best Shower and Rehearsal Dinner Locations in Suffolk County

Narrow your bridal shower choices down to these restaurants and venues in Suffolk. There are so many restaurants and venues on Long Island that could host any of your wedding celebrations. But how can you tell which one will be the best for you? Well, look no further than some of the best bridal shower, […]

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