Jennifer Rizzuto

“We Bring Out the Most Natural Side of the Bride and Groom:” Hearth and Oak Photography Company Focuses Their Lens on Authenticity
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“We Bring Out the Most Natural Side of the Bride and Groom:” Hearth and Oak Photography Company Focuses Their Lens on Authenticity

With over a decade of experience, the team at Hearth and Oak Photography Company captures every detail of your wedding day with stunning sincerity. It’s a common observation from many newlyweds: your wedding day is an unbelievable whirlwind, zipping by so quickly that you may have trouble remembering all the beautiful moments. That’s why your […]

Find Your Dream Dress For Less at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale!
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Find Your Dream Dress For Less at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale!

Shop dozens of designers, snag some bridal bling, and outfit your entire “I do” crew at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale    You follow all the designer accounts, you have about a thousand pins on your Pinterest board, and your phone is running out of memory from all the screenshots of A-line and mermaid silhouettes. Your […]

40 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Photographer
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40 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Photographer

Your photos will help you to remember one of the best days of your life! Here are 40 questions to ask when choosing your photographer – one of the most important vendors you’ll hire. As a Bride of Long Island, you’ll be interviewing a ton of vendors for your big day. From florists to DJs […]

How to Change Your Last Name on Long Island
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How to Change Your Last Name on Long Island

The ring is on your finger, the party has been thrown, and now you want your new last name! Here’s how to change your last name on Long Island. Beautiful BOLI, you just got married! Once you’re down from the high of a perfect day (and back from that epic honeymoon), if you’ve decided to […]

4 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Fiancé
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4 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Fiancé

Stumped for Valentine’s day? Take a look at these unique gift ideas!   Your fiancé gave you one of the best gifts you’ll ever receive – that stunning bling on your finger! You may feel like anything you give pales in comparison to that shiny rock, but don’t worry – with Valentine’s Day just on […]

My Dad Didn’t Walk Me Down the Aisle – and I Survived
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My Dad Didn’t Walk Me Down the Aisle – and I Survived

Weddings are chocked full of two things: traditions and expectations. But remember- it’s your day, and you get to make the decisions. No matter what traditions or expectations those decisions may defy.  A few images come to mind when you hear the word “wedding” – yes, a stressed out bride trying to figure out a […]

How to Celebrate Your Wedding When You’ve Lost a Loved One
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How to Celebrate Your Wedding When You’ve Lost a Loved One

It may be hard to be totally happy when you’re missing someone important to you. But there are ways to keep their memory alive while honoring your new chapter. You’re sure to encounter your fair share of stress during wedding planning (and those guests who return their RSVPs without filling them out aren’t helping matters […]

6 Reasons You Should Go to a Bridal Expo
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6 Reasons You Should Go to a Bridal Expo

Just engaged and don’t know where to start? A Bridal Expo can be a huge help. You’ve been under a trance from that sparkly bling on your finger for awhile now. And while the joy and excitement of being engaged will never falter, eventually you’ll start to realize: you have a WEDDING to plan! Most […]

10 Alternatives for a Traditional Guest Book
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10 Alternatives for a Traditional Guest Book

Looking for a creative way to remember all of your guests? Here are some alternatives for a traditional guest book. The great photos, the dried bouquet, and even the top tier of your delicious cake will all help you to remember the magic of your wedding day. But don’t forget about your guest book! Seeing […]