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. […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Jen talks about the most important things she was looking for on her wedding day. Jen and Omar got engaged at the end of 2022, but they bought a house before diving into wedding planning. With just […]
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 […]
Owner Jerry Scotto’s philosophy is that the guests always come first at Westbury Manor. From the moment you set foot inside Westbury Manor, you are considered part of their family. With five acres of manicured gardens and cuisine from around the world (literally!) Westbury Manor, a BOLI Preferred Venue, has it all. A Home Rich […]
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 […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Chelsey talks about why she chose a wedding band over a DJ and the perfect fall weather on her wedding day. Like most brides, Chelsey was worried about the weather for her Oct. 5, 2024 wedding. But […]
The newly renovated Sea Star Ballroom and Riverfront Room offer one-of-a-kind experiences for your big day. New and exciting things are happening at Atlantis Banquet & Events, a BOLI Preferred Venue, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. From a completely renovated Sea Star Ballroom to the updated signature package menu, Brides of Long Island will […]
With so much on your plate, let Personal Escape Travel handle all the details of your destination wedding or honeymoon. Whether you’re looking to plan a destination wedding, your dream honeymoon or maybe a trip to celebrate your anniversary, Susan Blume, CTC and her team at Personal Escape Travel, a BOLI Preferred Vendor, is ready […]
At a loss of where to begin with planning your honeymoon? These honeymoon specialists on Long Island have you covered. We get it. You’re deep into wedding planning, and the thought of planning your honeymoon – which is supposed to be relaxing after your big day – is giving you anxiety. Well, don’t worry. BOLI […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Clarissa talks about planning her wedding on a budget, and how her photographer went above and beyond for her before and after the wedding. Clarissa and Kevin knew when they got engaged that they would be paying […]