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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!

Find Your Dream Dress For Less at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale!
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Find Your Dream Dress For Less at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale!

Shop dozens of designers, snag some bridal bling, and outfit your entire “I do” crew at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale    You follow all the designer accounts, you have about a thousand pins on your Pinterest board, and your phone is running out of memory from all the screenshots of A-line and mermaid silhouettes. Your […]

40 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Photographer
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40 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Photographer

Your photos will help you to remember one of the best days of your life! Here are 40 questions to ask when choosing your photographer – one of the most important vendors you’ll hire. As a Bride of Long Island, you’ll be interviewing a ton of vendors for your big day. From florists to DJs […]

You’ve Won a Free Trip at a Bridal Expo! Is it a Scam?
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You’ve Won a Free Trip at a Bridal Expo! Is it a Scam?

Are bridal expo prizes a scam? Hear from some Brides of Long Island about their experience winning expo prizes. At one point or another, you’re bound to attend a larger bridal expo on Long Island. Attending a bridal expo can be very beneficial in your wedding planning, especially if you’re short on time! Aside from […]

How to Change Your Last Name on Long Island
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How to Change Your Last Name on Long Island

The ring is on your finger, the party has been thrown, and now you want your new last name! Here’s how to change your last name on Long Island. Beautiful BOLI, you just got married! Once you’re down from the high of a perfect day (and back from that epic honeymoon), if you’ve decided to […]

4 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Fiancé
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4 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Fiancé

Stumped for Valentine’s day? Take a look at these unique gift ideas!   Your fiancé gave you one of the best gifts you’ll ever receive – that stunning bling on your finger! You may feel like anything you give pales in comparison to that shiny rock, but don’t worry – with Valentine’s Day just on […]

My Dad Didn’t Walk Me Down the Aisle – and I Survived
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My Dad Didn’t Walk Me Down the Aisle – and I Survived

Weddings are chocked full of two things: traditions and expectations. But remember- it’s your day, and you get to make the decisions. No matter what traditions or expectations those decisions may defy.  A few images come to mind when you hear the word “wedding” – yes, a stressed out bride trying to figure out a […]

39 Questions to Ask When Touring a Venue
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39 Questions to Ask When Touring a Venue

Ask these important questions while taking venue tours to help make your decision easier. You’re engaged!!! Once you come down from that engagement high – OK maybe not down completely – but once you can wrap your head around the fact that you’re getting married, it’s time to start planning. As any BOLI will tell […]