Jennifer Rizzuto

Featuring white sand, majestic palms, and newly-renovated facilities with a tropical vibe, The Crescent Beach Club is the ideal location for a destination wedding – no travel required! Since the moment you began planning, your heart’s been set on a beachfront wedding. The calm waves, the sandy shores, the palm trees swaying in the breeze […]

The wedding is the main event, but don’t forget the engagement party, the rehearsal dinner, and the bachelorette…the list goes on. So, who pays for what in a wedding? Here’s who foots the bill, according to traditional etiquette. Your engagement is such an exciting time – not only because you’re deep into wedding planning, but […]

Want to hand someone else the wedding planning reins? Here are our favorite Long Island Wedding Planners!   Some brides-to-be will bust out the spreadsheets before their fiancés even buy the ring! But if the thought of coordinating vendors, putting together timelines, and scheduling appointments is making you panic, you may want to consider hiring […]

Get the items you want and need – WITHOUT stressing your guests. Here are 8 registry mistakes you’ll want to avoid There are two kinds of brides – the ones who can’t wait to pick out china patterns, stand mixers, and multi-use InstantPots, and the ones who’d rather forego the physical gifts for cold hard […]

“That time of the month” aligning with “you may now kiss the bride”? Here’s what to do if you’re supposed to get your period on your wedding day It WOULD be like Aunt Flo to show up to your wedding uninvited.  We get it. The thought of donning a (very white and probably fitted) dress […]

This article brought to you by Cristina Ashley Beauty, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! It’s not a party without the food! Here are our favorite Long Island wedding caterers What’s a wedding (or a bridal shower or bachelorette) without some tasty treats? Sure, your venue will serve up some delicious fare. But if […]

Whether she’s going ghost, behaving badly, or just not stepping up to the plate, you may start to wonder – should I fire my bridesmaid? Yes, you know (and understand!) the saying “no one will care about your wedding more than you do.” It makes sense – it is YOUR day, after all. With that […]

 Is a wedding content creator essential for your big day? It goes without saying that your photographer and videographer are incredibly important parts of your wedding day team. Think about it – once the vows have been said, the cake has been cut, and the dance floor has cooled, the one tangible reminder you’ll have […]

Owner Alicia LaGala will retire the store For many Brides of Long Island, the search for a perfect gown began and ended at local mainstay Fantasia Bridal – a 5,000 square foot space filled with popular designer gowns and passionate, professional consultants. After nearly 20 years of watching countless brides say “yes” to the dress, […]

Creative Director Damian Ramos of Genesis Events creates the wedding day party you envision. You may not realize it at first, but so much of your wedding day vibe is determined by your DJ – from music choice, to booth set ups, and even fun details like lighting effects, your DJ is responsible for creating […]