Christine McGrath

Christine is BOLI's blogger. She got married in 2018 and loves sharing bride's stories with other BOLIs.
Brides of Long Island’s Favorite Long Island Wedding Venues
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Brides of Long Island’s Favorite Long Island Wedding Venues

Book a tour for these Long Island wedding venues. They’ve been vetted by real brides of Long Island, like you! 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 […]

Should You Have a Religious Ceremony?
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Should You Have a Religious Ceremony?

As you start your wedding planning, it’s important to decide if you should have a religious ceremony. Whether you are religious or not, the question of should you have a religious ceremony will probably come up as you start wedding planning. Perhaps you are not, but your future spouse is. Or maybe your families are. […]

How Tariffs Could Affect Wedding Dress Prices
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How Tariffs Could Affect Wedding Dress Prices

When tariffs increase on imported goods, some companies pass the extra cost onto customers.   No matter your political thoughts, the reality is the increase in tariffs on imported goods from different countries – including Canada, Mexico and China – are impacting the price of everything.  What is a tariff exactly? A tariff is a tax […]

BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Wedding DJs
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BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Wedding DJs

Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with these Long Island Wedding DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife and a rocking dance floor, […]

BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Invitations and Stationery Vendors
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BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Invitations and Stationery Vendors

Looking to personalize your wedding invitations? BOLI has our favorite invitations & stationery vendors to introduce to you! When it comes to your wedding invitations, you want to make an impression. This is something that will live on your family or friend’s refrigerator or desk for weeks leading up to the big day. But where […]

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