Christine McGrath

44 Great Long Island Wedding Venues
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44 Great Long Island Wedding Venues

Book a tour for these must-see Long Island wedding venues. 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 to help! But why […]

How to Dress Shop with Your Mother (or Mother-in-Law)
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How to Dress Shop with Your Mother (or Mother-in-Law)

No matter the relationship with your mother or mother-in-law, it’s important to manage expectations. It’s finally time! You get to go wedding dress shopping. You’ll likely have some idea of the style you’re looking for and, of course, your besties will probably want to come with you. Your mother and/or mother-in-law may also be interested […]

Attending a Wedding? Don’t Make These Social Media Mistakes
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Attending a Wedding? Don’t Make These Social Media Mistakes

These social media etiquette tips will make you the best wedding guest. Weddings are such a fun time – we get to celebrate the happy couple and share in their special day. So it’s only natural that we’d want to post some great content from their wedding to our socials. But we need to remember […]

Customize the Luxury Wedding of Your Dreams at The Lannin
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Customize the Luxury Wedding of Your Dreams at The Lannin

The Lannin, a newly-renovated venue nestled at Eisenhower Park Golf Course, offers a bespoke wedding experience. If you’re looking for a wedding venue on beautiful grounds, that’s newly renovated and caters to one bride at a time, then The Lannin, a BOLI preferred vendor, should be at the top of your list. The property is […]

Post-Wedding Anxiety? Yes, It’s Real. Here’s How to Deal With It.
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Post-Wedding Anxiety? Yes, It’s Real. Here’s How to Deal With It.

Even if your wedding was great overall, it’s normal to fixate on the things that went wrong. Once your wedding is over and you’ve begun to settle into married life, it can be easy to fall into a post-wedding funk. You may start to notice that you’re feeling anxious, thinking about things you could have […]

6 of the Best Boudoir Photographers on Long Island
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6 of the Best Boudoir Photographers on Long Island

Whether you are looking to give a gift to your future spouse or just want to feel your best, run to one of these boudoir photographers. You’ve heard all about them in the Brides of Long Island Facebook group, and you may have even considered doing one yourself: A boudoir photo shoot. We have six […]

Getting Married Before the Wedding? Here’s Why it Can Make Sense
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Getting Married Before the Wedding? Here’s Why it Can Make Sense

From insurance reasons to wanting a more intimate ceremony, getting married before the wedding can sometimes make a lot of sense. It’s the day some of us have been planning since we were little. But then life happens, and even as we start to plan our big day, we realize that it may make more […]