Christine McGrath

Christine is BOLI's blogger. She got married in 2018 and loves sharing bride's stories with other BOLIs.
Olympian Michael Norman Marries College Sweetheart
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Olympian Michael Norman Marries College Sweetheart

Norman and his wife Jenna got married in Southern California weeks after the Olympics. Just weeks after the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, sprinter Michael Norman and his college sweetheart, Jenna Adams, tied the knot in Southern California. According to The Knot, Norman and his new bride met at the University of Southern California. He […]

8 Trends for 2025 Long Island Weddings
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8 Trends for 2025 Long Island Weddings

These fun trends for 2025 will make your wedding spectacular. A new year brings some new and fun wedding ideas to incorporate into your big day! Here are eight trends for 2025 Long Island weddings. Bright Colors Choosing bold and bright colors will allow you to stand out from your bridal party. If bright bridesmaids […]

Tips for Your First Winter Holidays With Your In-Laws
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Tips for Your First Winter Holidays With Your In-Laws

These tips will help ease your stress as you celebrate your first winter holidays with your in-laws. The winter holidays are fast approaching. You probably started making your shopping list, buying holiday decorations, and basking in that newlywed glow of spending your first holiday as an engaged or married couple. But all of that holiday […]

Mrs. October: How This BOLI Got Creative With Her First Look
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Mrs. October: How This BOLI Got Creative With Her First Look

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Katherine about why finding the perfect venue was so important.  Throughout wedding planning, Katherine and Lin checked in with each other to ensure that what they envisioned for their Nov. 10, 2023 wedding would […]

Planning an Outdoor Wedding? Don’t Make These Mistakes
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Planning an Outdoor Wedding? Don’t Make These Mistakes

Here are a few tips to make sure your outdoor wedding goes smoothly. Whether your outdoor wedding will be in your backyard or another location, there are a lot of things you should keep in mind during your planning process. From lacking a weather back-up plan to not having enough seating, don’t make these common […]