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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dupree and Dooley have been dating since 2022. Content creator and Baylen Out Loud star Baylen Dupree, 23, married her sweetheart Colin Dooley, 26, in what she told People was a “fairy tale” wedding. The couple, who have been dating since 2022, tied the knot on May 19, in Warrenton, Virginia. Dupree is a content […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here’s how to communicate your guest list boundaries with honesty and kindness. You’d think that putting together your wedding guest list would be one of the easier tasks on your planning checklist. But once you start blending families, friends and different people in your life into one spreadsheet, it can quickly become one of the […]
There are no shortage of great wedding pros, but here’s why you should seek out a BOLI Preferred Vendor Long Island weddings are notoriously epic, and they require lots of talented professionals at the helm. It should come as no surprise that our area is home to some incredible companies and individuals, all dedicated to […]
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