Should you take your mother-in-law dress shopping? Is it tradition, a common courtesy, or unnecessary? Shopping for your wedding dress is one of the most iconic, pivotal, and fun moments of wedding planning. It’s surely something you will want to share with those closest to you, like your family and close friends. But what about […]
What’s important, what’s not, and how do you decide? Here’s how to determine your priorities when planning your wedding. “Do what makes you happy.” It’s a great piece of advice for nearly everything in your life, but especially for your wedding. Your day should be focused on you and filled with personal meaning. There are […]
Whether you’re after full glam or a heightened natural look, research is key to find a makeup artist for Long Island Weddings It goes without saying that your makeup is a pretty crucial part of your overall bridal look. And even if you’re pretty handy with a makeup brush, chances are you’ll want to hire […]
It’s not a party without your guests! But inviting them all to your wedding can be daunting. Avoid these common mistakes couples make when finalizing their guest list It’s one of the more overwhelming parts of wedding planning: putting together a guest list. You may be inspired to invite everyone you’ve ever met, or you […]
You’ve said yes, now comes the hard part. Here’s how to find vendors for your wedding. After all the buzz and the excitement from your engagement dies down, you’ll start getting down to the business of planning your wedding. Whether you’re going for a huge event with hundreds of people or something smaller and more […]
Can you imagine walking down the aisle to…silence? Neither can we! Here’s how to choose the right music for your wedding day When we picture our ideal wedding days, music plays a huge role. You’ve got the reverent ceremony music, the iconic “walk down the aisle” songs, the cocktail hour background tunes, and the wall-thumping […]
They’re a great way to greet all of your guests, but they do take time that could be spent doing other things. So should you do a receiving line? It’s common wedding etiquette: brides and grooms should greet everyone who attends their wedding. But, let’s be real. This is probably the biggest party you’ve ever […]
There are no shortage of great wedding pros, but here’s why you should seek out a BOLI Preferred Vendor Long Island weddings are notoriously epic, and they require lots of talented professionals at the helm. It should come as no surprise that our area is home to some incredible companies and individuals, all dedicated to […]
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This article sponsored by Absolute Entertainment, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! You’ve seen “Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor” all over our platforms, but what does that mean? We break it down here. If you’ve spent anytime on Brides of Long Island’s website, Instagram, or in our brides-only Facebook group, you’ve surely […]