Christine McGrath

Christine is BOLI's blogger. She got married in 2018 and loves sharing bride's stories with other BOLIs.
14 Fun Extras for Your Wedding
BOLI Blog

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, […]

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
BOLI Blog

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

This article brought to you by Absolute Entertainment, a BOLI Preferred Vendor!   These tips will help you write your own unique and special wedding vows. If you’re looking to bring more of you and your spouse into your wedding ceremony, you might want to consider writing your own wedding vows. While that might seem […]

7 Best Alternatives for Favors
BOLI Blog

7 Best Alternatives for Favors

Don’t go crazy thinking up favors for guests, these alternatives could be a big hit. You have everything planned perfectly for your wedding day – flowers, music, venue, food, etc. But what about wedding favors? You might be wracking your brain trying to think of something unique that your guests won’t throw out. Did you […]

33 of the Best Wedding Photographers on Long Island
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33 of the Best Wedding Photographers on Long Island

Don’t stress over choosing a photographer or videographer, these are the best wedding photographers on Long Island to create wedding day memories. The photographer and/or videographer is probably one of the most important vendors you will work with during your wedding. They will be documenting your big day so you can look back on the […]

Mrs. August: Why Rainbows Made This BOLI’s Beach Wedding Special
Proposals & I Dos

Mrs. August: Why Rainbows Made This BOLI’s Beach Wedding Special

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Dominique talks about the must-haves on her wedding day. Dominique and Dylan grew up just a few towns apart on Long Island, and were on the same swim team when they were in elementary school. And even […]

How to Not Feel Awkward During Your Wedding Photos
The Insider Scoop

How to Not Feel Awkward During Your Wedding Photos

Scheduling an engagement shoot can help you shake off any awkwardness ahead of your wedding day. Wedding planning can be stressful enough. If the thought of taking wedding photos makes your stress level skyrocket, don’t worry! You’re not alone. We spoke with Michael Lopacki, owner of Michael John Photography, a BOLI preferred vendor, about how […]

10 Unique Rehearsal Dinner Ideas
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10 Unique Rehearsal Dinner Ideas

Just like your wedding day, why not make your rehearsal dinner unique? As wedding trends change, so do rehearsal dinner ideas. Traditionally, rehearsal dinners were a chance to actually rehearse for your wedding ceremony, and offered an opportunity for both families and the bridal party to meet and mingle ahead of the big day. And […]

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