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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!

The Best Shower and Rehearsal Dinner Locations in Suffolk County
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The Best Shower and Rehearsal Dinner Locations in Suffolk County

Narrow your bridal shower choices down to these restaurants and venues in Suffolk. There are so many restaurants and venues on Long Island that could host any of your wedding celebrations. But how can you tell which one will be the best for you? Well, look no further than some of the best bridal shower, […]

The Best Bridal Salons in Suffolk County
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The Best Bridal Salons in Suffolk County

This article brought to you by Michael John Photography, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Say “yes” to the dress at one of the best bridal salons in Suffolk County Choosing the right gown for your wedding day can seem like a monumental task. Even if you have a pretty good idea of what […]

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Engaged
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Engaged

The pair announced their engagement on Instagram Swifties, rejoice! 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their long-awaited engagement on August 26th. “Your english teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift and Kelce said in a collaborative Instagram post featuring pictures of the couple, as well […]

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
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How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

This article brought to you by Absolute Entertainment, a BOLI Preferred Vendor!   These tips will help you write your own unique and special wedding vows. If you’re looking to bring more of you and your spouse into your wedding ceremony, you might want to consider writing your own wedding vows. While that might seem […]

7 Best Alternatives for Favors
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7 Best Alternatives for Favors

Don’t go crazy thinking up favors for guests, these alternatives could be a big hit. You have everything planned perfectly for your wedding day – flowers, music, venue, food, etc. But what about wedding favors? You might be wracking your brain trying to think of something unique that your guests won’t throw out. Did you […]

Should You Hire a Day-Of Coordinator?
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Should You Hire a Day-Of Coordinator?

They make sure everything runs flawlessly, but for a price. Should you hire a day-of coordinator? We know you’ve heard it from past brides — you’ll be so busy with hair, makeup, pictures, and finally walking the aisle that you’ll have no time to play traffic cop. If you’re planning on meeting with your vendors, […]

33 of the Best Wedding Photographers on Long Island
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33 of the Best Wedding Photographers on Long Island

Don’t stress over choosing a photographer or videographer, these are the best wedding photographers on Long Island to create wedding day memories. The photographer and/or videographer is probably one of the most important vendors you will work with during your wedding. They will be documenting your big day so you can look back on the […]

The Best Bridal Shower and Rehearsal Dinner Locations in Nassau County
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The Best Bridal Shower and Rehearsal Dinner Locations in Nassau County

This article brought to you by Michael John Photography, a BOLI Preferred Vendor! Celebrate the days before the big day at one of the best bridal sower and rehearsal dinner locations in Nassau County! You’re gearing up for the main event, but remember — you’ll have a few parties before the big party! Your bridal shower and […]

Meet the Vendors of the 2025 BOLI Summer Soirée!
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Meet the Vendors of the 2025 BOLI Summer Soirée!

It’s time to meet the vendors who made this year’s Summer Soirée a success! We didn’t let the rain stop us from partying on the beach! We’re still finding some sparkles in our hair, but they’re great reminders of a truly incredible evening.  The 2025 BOLI Summer Soirée would not have been possible without the […]

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