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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 Long Should You Date Before Getting Engaged?
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How Long Should You Date Before Getting Engaged?

Sparks are flying and love is in the air. So how long should you date before getting engaged? They say that when you know, you know. You may have only met your significant other a short time ago, but you feel strongly that they’re “the one” and you’re positive they feel the same. So why […]

10 Unique Rehearsal Dinner Ideas
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10 Unique Rehearsal Dinner Ideas

Just like your wedding day, why not make your rehearsal dinner unique? As wedding trends change, so do rehearsal dinner ideas. Traditionally, rehearsal dinners were a chance to actually rehearse for your wedding ceremony, and offered an opportunity for both families and the bridal party to meet and mingle ahead of the big day. And […]

8 Best Veil Alternatives
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8 Best Veil Alternatives

This article brought to you by Westbury Manor, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Venue! Not into a traditional bridal look? Here are the 8 best veil alternatives for your wedding day. Some brides love tradition, and some want to kick it to the curb! If you’re part of the latter group, you may be […]

The Best Wedding Venues in Suffolk County
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The Best Wedding Venues in Suffolk County

Saying “I do” on Long Island? Check out the best wedding venues in Suffolk County! From the Queens border to the East End, there are so many beautiful Long Island wedding venues. Each one has something unique that is perfect for brides on their big day. From large catering halls to smaller intimate restaurants, how […]

How to Choose the Best Destination for Your Destination Wedding
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How to Choose the Best Destination for Your Destination Wedding

This article brought to you by Michael John Photography, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Want to say “I do” abroad? Here’s how to choose the best destination for your destination wedding You love being a bride of Long Island, but your ideal wedding day would happen…well, on another kind of Island.  Plenty of […]

9 Engagement Ring Stones That Aren’t Diamonds
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9 Engagement Ring Stones That Aren’t Diamonds

If diamonds aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other beautiful stones you can get. Whether you’ve been planning your wedding since you were a little girl, or you’re just starting to think about getting engaged, you might have thought about what type of engagement ring you’d like to wear. But what happens when diamonds […]

How to be a ‘Bridechilla’ for Your Bridesmaids
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How to be a ‘Bridechilla’ for Your Bridesmaids

This article brought to you by Atlantis Banquets and Events, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Venue! Bridezilla? No way! Be crowned a bridechilla by keeping these things in mind. Your girls all cried tears of joy at your bridesmaid proposal brunch. And now, they can’t wait to help you plan and prep for your […]

The Best Bridal Salons in Nassau County
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The Best Bridal Salons in Nassau County

These Nassau County bridal salons are some of the best places to buy a gown in western Long Island. Whether you live in Nassau County or even in one of the five boroughs, there are great bridal salons just a quick drive (or train ride) away. These bridal salons are waiting for you to come […]

Should You Postpone Your Wedding if You’re Pregnant?
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Should You Postpone Your Wedding if You’re Pregnant?

You’ve got a bundle of joy on the way! But your big day is coming up. Should you postpone your wedding if you’re pregnant? First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage? Um, not exactly in that order. Listen, it’s 2025. Many of us are living together, buying homes, and starting […]

How to Decline a Bridesmaid Proposal
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How to Decline a Bridesmaid Proposal

Being in the bridal party is a huge honor, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If you’re not able to take on the role, here’s how to decline a bridesmaid proposal. A friend you love dearly is tying the knot, and she’s just invited you to a “picnic brunch.” Or she’s asked you over for […]

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