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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!

How to Find a Makeup Artist for Long Island Weddings
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How to Find a Makeup Artist for Long Island Weddings

Whether you’re after full glam or a heightened natural look, research is key to find a makeup artist for Long Island Weddings It goes without saying that your makeup is a pretty crucial part of your overall bridal look. And even if you’re pretty handy with a makeup brush, chances are you’ll want to hire […]

What You Can (and Can’t) Expect of Your Bridal Party in 2026
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What You Can (and Can’t) Expect of Your Bridal Party in 2026

Your bridal party plays a big role in your wedding journey, but it’s important to know what they can realistically take on and where the line is. Your bridal party is made up of the people who love you most — the ones who will hype you up, stand by your side and celebrate every […]

Brides of Long Island’s Favorite Long Island Wedding Venues
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Brides of Long Island’s Favorite Long Island Wedding Venues

Long Island has some amazing wedding venues. Book a tour for these must-see locations.  You’re just engaged, and you have no idea where to start! There are hundreds of venues across the Island – everything from small restaurants to venues with a water view to actual castles. The possibilities are endless. Well, BOLI is here […]

The 5 Most Common Mistakes Couples Make When Finalizing Their Guest List
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The 5 Most Common Mistakes Couples Make When Finalizing Their Guest List

It’s not a party without your guests! But inviting them all to your wedding can be daunting. Avoid these common mistakes couples make when finalizing their guest list It’s one of the more overwhelming parts of wedding planning: putting together a guest list. You may be inspired to invite everyone you’ve ever met, or you […]

11 of BOLI’s Favorite Bridal Shower Themes
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11 of BOLI’s Favorite Bridal Shower Themes

From Disney to Harry Potter and everything in between, these bridal shower themes bring personality, nostalgia, and plenty of fun to your celebration. Bridal showers have become so much more than a simple afternoon get‑together — today’s brides are leaning into creative themes that reflect their style, their story and the moments that make them […]

How to Find Vendors for Your Wedding
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How to Find Vendors for Your Wedding

You’ve said yes, now comes the hard part. Here’s how to find vendors for your wedding. After all the buzz and the excitement from your engagement dies down, you’ll start getting down to the business of planning your wedding. Whether you’re going for a huge event with hundreds of people or something smaller and more […]

How to Choose (the Right) Music for Your Wedding Day
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How to Choose (the Right) Music for Your Wedding Day

Can you imagine walking down the aisle to…silence? Neither can we! Here’s how to choose the right music for your wedding day When we picture our ideal wedding days, music plays a huge role. You’ve got the reverent ceremony music, the iconic “walk down the aisle” songs, the cocktail hour background tunes, and the wall-thumping […]

BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Wedding DJs
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BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Wedding DJs

Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with these DJs! For some brides, choosing the perfect DJ is the moment of wedding planning — and honestly, we get it. From the music that plays as you walk down the aisle, to that first dance, to a dance floor that stays packed […]

Should You Do a Receiving Line?
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Should You Do a Receiving Line?

They’re a great way to greet all of your guests, but they do take time that could be spent doing other things. So should you do a receiving line? It’s common wedding etiquette: brides and grooms should greet everyone who attends their wedding.  But, let’s be real. This is probably the biggest party you’ve ever […]