In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think? TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of weight loss/gain Dear BOLI, My wedding is in a little over a year, and I’m so excited. I’ve been planning it since before I was […]
There are other ways to include your sister if you choose another maid of honor. Choosing your bridal party is a big decision. And when it comes to choosing your maid of honor, you’re going to look to your nearest and dearest, as this will be your ‘person’ throughout wedding planning. But you’re probably asking […]
A BOLI favorite gets a new name and image. Introducing Heritage House Photo, formerly Stephen Mayo Photography Brides of Long Island have come to know Stephen Mayo as one of the best wedding photographers around, thanks to his incredible eye for detail and his honest, compelling imagery. Now, Stephen is transforming his photography brand into […]
You danced, you dined, you sparkled! Now, meet the vendors who made the magic happen. We’ll be honest — we’re still pulling sparkles out of our hair! This year’s Summer Soirée was one for the record books, and we’re thrilled to have met and mingled with so many beautiful brides from our community. Now that we’ve all […]
Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with the best Long Island DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife, you’ll want everything to be […]
Polling your bridesmaids will set expectations early, and save some headaches and heartbreaks in the long run. You spent HOURS on those bridesmaid proposal boxes, and your girls didn’t have to think twice before screaming “yes!” Now that you’ve got your bride tribe firmly in place, it’s time to get down to business. There are […]
The word “anniversary” now has a new meaning! But should you still celebrate your dating anniversary after you get married? It’s a date you’ll remember forever — your wedding anniversary! The years that come are sure to be filled with date nights, themed gifts, and beautiful reminders of your love for one another. But before […]
You’re bound to find the perfect gown at one of these bridal salons on Long Island. It’s finally time to go wedding dress shopping! Whether you have the designer and style picked out or you want to try on a little bit of everything, here are 17 best bridal salons on Long Island where you’ll […]
After a lengthy legal battle, Hayley Paige has reclaimed the rights to her work and name. Here’s what the future holds for one of BOLI’s favorite bridal designers. Read on for a special offer from Hayley Paige, exclusively for BOLI brides! A little over three years ago, the BOLI community rallied around bridal designer Hayley […]
In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think? Dear BOLI, I’m getting married next year, and I’m the last of my friend group to do so. I’ve been a bridesmaid in all of my friends’ weddings (and […]
