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Planning a wedding comes with a lot of questions. BOLI bloggers have the answers! The Brides of Long Island Blog tackles issues our members care about most, follows trends within the wedding industry, and provides helpful tips and tricks for making your wedding the best day ever!

Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules
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Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules

No one wants to be “that” guest. Make sure you follow these important wedding etiquette rules! We all know what big, fancy envelopes in our mailboxes mean — we’ve been invited to a wedding! If you’re currently in the middle of planning your own, attending a friend or family member’s wedding is a great way […]

Am I a Bride(smaid)zilla for Refusing to Wear a Dress?
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Am I a Bride(smaid)zilla for Refusing to Wear a Dress?

In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think? Dear BOLI, I’m a 2026 bride-to-be, but I’m also a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding early next year. That’s what I’m asking you about today. I love my […]

Planning an Outdoor Wedding? Don’t Make These Mistakes
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Planning an Outdoor Wedding? Don’t Make These Mistakes

Here are a few tips to make sure your outdoor wedding goes smoothly. Whether your outdoor wedding will be in your backyard or another location, there are a lot of things you should keep in mind during your planning process. From lacking a weather back-up plan to not having enough seating, don’t make these common […]

7 of the Most Iconic Wedding Gowns
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7 of the Most Iconic Wedding Gowns

Looking for a little dress inspo? Check out these iconic gowns from past and present. Choosing a dress for your big day can be a challenge! Do you go mermaid or A-line? Sequins or lace? Short or long? If you’re still trying to make up your mind, use some of these iconic wedding gowns from […]

What to Do When Your Guests Don’t RSVP
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What to Do When Your Guests Don’t RSVP

It can be frustrating when people aren’t responding as your RSVP date gets closer. Putting together your guest list is stressful enough, but when those guests don’t RSVP in a timely fashion, it can make you want to pull your hair out. The many things you’ll need to address when wedding planning might distract you […]

8 Popular Diamond Shapes — Which One Should You Choose?
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8 Popular Diamond Shapes — Which One Should You Choose?

In addition to diamond shape, you should also consider the cut, color, clarity and carat. Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you tell which one is right for you? Besides looking at diamond shape, you should also consider the cut, color, clarity and carat of the diamond you’re interested in. Diamond […]

Am I a Bridezilla for Not Allowing Children at my Wedding?
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Am I a Bridezilla for Not Allowing Children at my Wedding?

In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think?   Dear BOLI, My wedding is a few months away, and we just sent out our invitations. We included a line at the bottom that said “Adults-only ceremony and […]

Should You Combine Your Last Names?
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Should You Combine Your Last Names?

Take your spouses name, or keep your own? Why not blend them together! Here are some good reasons to combine your last names. Many brides of Long Island are comfortable taking their spouse’s last name, and many decide to keep their own. Some even decide that hyphenating their last names makes the most sense. However, […]

Michelina Lombardi, Matriarch of Mamma Lombardi’s Restaurant Group, Dies at 92
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Michelina Lombardi, Matriarch of Mamma Lombardi’s Restaurant Group, Dies at 92

The Lombardi family owns several restaurants and catering halls, including Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The matriarch of the Mamma Lombardi’s Restaurant Group passed away on July 25, 2024 at the age of 92, according to her family. Michelina, affectionately known as Mamma Lombardi, was a mother of eight, as well as a beloved grandmother and […]

Always and Fur-ever: New York State Allows Pets as Wedding Witnesses
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Always and Fur-ever: New York State Allows Pets as Wedding Witnesses

Looking for someone to sign your marriage certificate? Pass Fido the pen! New York is among 29 states that allows pets as wedding witnesses. Our fur babies mean the world to us, so why wouldn’t we want to include them in our weddings? While photo-ops and pet-themed decor is always a great decision, now Brides […]

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