The BOLI community took swift action to support and uplift one of their own. On Sunday April 24th, BOLI Amanda Cappiello and her fiancé Nick Ladalia experienced the unthinkable – a devastating fire tore through the home they shared together. Thankfully the two were unharmed, but they lost everything they owned except for the clothes […]
Why wait for the honeymoon to take that incredible trip? Here are 7 reasons to have a destination wedding. You loved attending your friends’ local weddings (by now you’re on a first name basis with ALL the Maitre-Ds). But if you’re really being honest with yourself, you’ve always pictured saying “I do” on a sandy […]
Calling all brides! BOLI preferred vendor Alli Murphy Photography has begun their search for boudoir models – and they want YOU. It’s no secret that wedding planning can get a little stressful. After tons of vendor meetings, dress fittings, and sweating over that seating chart, you may be longing for a decadent escape. Find just […]
Here are the questions to ask when choosing a DJ, so you’ll have an epic reception! You’ve just said “I do,” and now it’s time to start the party! But a packed dance floor requires a lot more than your favorite Spotify playlist and some bluetooth speakers. To get (and keep) the celebration going, you’ll […]
As East Wind’s newest in-house vendor, Life Art Photographers’ Anthony Jinete returns to one of his favorite – and one of his first – wedding venues. Every vendor on your wedding day team has an important role to play – from the DJs who make sure the party never stops, to the makeup artists who […]
Whether you’re going for an intimate backyard gathering or a mansion affair with hundreds of guests, a wedding planner will ensure your day runs smoothly. Your engagement was like a scene from your favorite rom-com, complete with the candles, romantic music, and maybe even an epic flash mob (your fiancé knows A LOT of people). […]
Celebrate the bride-to-be with a unique rewind to your childhood – at one of the top summer camps in the nation! There are some things about childhood that you’d be happy to forget (seeing square pizza still brings back a few elementary school nightmares). However, your carefree and youthful days at summer camp are totally […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]