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Announcing the 2024 Brides of Long Island Diamond Award Winners
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Announcing the 2024 Brides of Long Island Diamond Award Winners

The votes are in! Introducing the 2024 BOLI Diamond Award winners BOLI Preferred Vendors represent the “best of the best” in our local wedding industry. These are the vendors that go above and beyond to deliver the weddings you’ve always envisioned, working tirelessly to ensure that every bride’s dream becomes reality. Even though each of […]

Just Engaged? Why You Should Start Booking Your Vendors (Like, Now)
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Just Engaged? Why You Should Start Booking Your Vendors (Like, Now)

The ring is on your finger, and it’s time to start planning your wedding! Here’s why you should start booking your vendors.  You’ve just joined the best club there is — you’re a Bride of Long Island! Congrats, beautiful BOLI. We know your wedding is going to be perfect. You may be reveling in that […]

“Shedding for the Wedding?” Why We’re Not Here for it
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“Shedding for the Wedding?” Why We’re Not Here for it

Is “shedding for the wedding” necessary? Here’s what we think.  You’re hearing it from everyone – friends, family, even the attendants at the bridal salon. The constant comments about your body and appearance, and whether you’re planning to start “shedding for the wedding” (aka, losing weight before the big day). You may have never even […]

7 Long Island Engagement Party Ideas That Will Wow Your Guests
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7 Long Island Engagement Party Ideas That Will Wow Your Guests

Celebrate your upcoming “I do’s” with these 7 unique and fun Long Island engagement party ideas The ring is on your finger, and now it’s time to party! Getting engaged is a beautiful and exciting rite of passage, and your loved ones will definitely want to celebrate. If your looking for a little inspo, we’ve […]

“We are equally passionate about what we do.” Stephen Mayo Photography partners with Effervescent Films to Provide Wedding Videography
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“We are equally passionate about what we do.” Stephen Mayo Photography partners with Effervescent Films to Provide Wedding Videography

As a “one-stop shop”, BOLI Preferred Vendor Stephen Mayo Photography and Effervescent Films will capture every meaningful moment of your day Your photographer is an integral part of your wedding team, responsible for capturing the beautiful images that will soon adorn your walls and photo albums. But many brides are realizing that videographers play a […]

How to Split the Holidays Between Your Family and Your In-Laws
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How to Split the Holidays Between Your Family and Your In-Laws

Not sure where to celebrate? Here’s how to (fairly!) split the holidays between your family and your in-laws.  For many of us, the holidays mean spending quality time with our families. But if you’re recently engaged or married, you may be wondering which one of your families will get the present of your presence this […]

38 of the Best Hair and Makeup Artists on Long Island
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38 of the Best Hair and Makeup Artists on Long Island

On your wedding day, all eyes will be on you! Look and feel your best with the help of these talented and passionate professionals – 38 of the best hair and makeup artists on Long Island! There are so many decisions you’ll have to make when planning your wedding, from venues and bridesmaids dresses to […]