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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 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 […]

How to Celebrate Your Wedding When You’ve Lost a Loved One
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How to Celebrate Your Wedding When You’ve Lost a Loved One

It may be hard to be totally happy when you’re missing someone important to you. But there are ways to keep their memory alive while honoring your new chapter. You’re sure to encounter your fair share of stress during wedding planning (and those guests who return their RSVPs without filling them out aren’t helping matters […]

6 Reasons You Should Go to a Bridal Expo
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6 Reasons You Should Go to a Bridal Expo

Just engaged and don’t know where to start? A Bridal Expo can be a huge help. You’ve been under a trance from that sparkly bling on your finger for awhile now. And while the joy and excitement of being engaged will never falter, eventually you’ll start to realize: you have a WEDDING to plan! Most […]

10 Alternatives for a Traditional Guest Book
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10 Alternatives for a Traditional Guest Book

Looking for a creative way to remember all of your guests? Here are some alternatives for a traditional guest book. The great photos, the dried bouquet, and even the top tier of your delicious cake will all help you to remember the magic of your wedding day. But don’t forget about your guest book! Seeing […]