Because no one wants their favors to be left behind What better way to show your gratitude to your guests than by sending them home the night of your wedding with personalized favors? You want the memories of your wedding day to stay with your family and friends long after the day has come and […]
Keeping BOLI up to date with the latest regulations regarding your celebration. EFFECTIVE JUNE 15th, 2021: All NY-State mandated COVID-19 restrictions are lifted across commercial and social settings. There are no further social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, social distancing guidelines, required health screenings, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, or contract tracing […]
Tearing down Tokyo in a white dress? Hardly – you’re making sure your wedding day vision is executed. In between marathon viewings of “Say Yes to the Dress” and “Married at First Sight,” you’ll often slip in a few episodes of “Bridezillas” just for the shock factor. And shocking it is – you cringe at […]
The costs can add up… but so can your savings account! Congrats, you’re engaged! It’s one of the most exciting and joyful times in your life. After you’ve shown the ring to your family, friends, co-workers, and every barista at Starbucks, it will be time to get down to business and start planning. For many […]
Tips to take your wedding from big and booming to small and intimate As 2020 begins to wind down, COVID-19 is still on the forefront of many Long Islanders’ minds. While we’ve started to see some normalcy creep back into our lives (no more waiting on lines to go inside Target!!), most of the pandemic’s […]
Relive the magic of your wedding for years to come with incredible images, courtesy of this BOLI all-star. There are many important choices you’ll have to make for your wedding day, but arguably the most important decision lies in choosing a photographer. Your dress will get packed away, your flowers will fade, and eventually the […]
How this Bride of Long Island created the rustic elegance of a backyard wedding, with help from her family and fiance. For some, a wedding means a catering hall, a place of worship, or maybe even a favorite restaurant. But for Gabrielle and Chris Giovinazzi, it meant celebrating a milestone in the beautiful and meaningful […]
An “adults only” wedding day? Why you might experience a bit of push back. It may be a day you’ve dreamed of for years (even before you met your fiance!), or you may have never thought about dress silhouettes, centerpieces, or first dance songs until your future spouse got down on one knee, but whatever […]
From Dishes and Roombas to Soundbars and Beer Pong Tables…and everything in between! Creating your registry can be really overwhelming. Do you go with the blue patterned dishes or the plain white? Which vacuum brand is the best? Why are you even in this Target, you’ve lived with your fiancé for 5 years and already […]
With these amazing online options, your gal pals can pick out their favorites without leaving home! You’ve set the date, found the venue, and said “yes” to the dress! Now it’s time to round up your bridal squad and decide on their wedding wardrobe. But with one bridesmaid in Long Beach, New York and another […]