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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!

What You Feel When You Find THE Dress
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What You Feel When You Find THE Dress

Truth is, every bride feels something different Whether you dreamed of the moment since you were a little girl, or only began envisioning yourself in a wedding dress after you got engaged, finding the perfect gown to walk down the aisle in is one of the most important to-do’s to check off any bride-to-be’s wedding […]

Not having a bridal party? 7 reasons why that’s awesome!
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Not having a bridal party? 7 reasons why that’s awesome!

Can’t choose between your BFF or your cousin? You don’t have to! How did he propose? Did you pick a date yet? Have you started looking at venues? Will you have a summer or fall wedding? You’ve been engaged for a hot minute – and these are just a few of the questions that come […]

Bridesmaid gifts they’ll actually love
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Bridesmaid gifts they’ll actually love

Break free from the tried and tired with a spin on the traditional. They’re your squad. Your ride-or-dies. The ones who’ve seen you at your best (like when you walked across the stage for that well earned diploma) and your worst (like when they had to pick you up off the floor of that bar […]

3 Tips to Avoid (and handle) Bridal Party Tension
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3 Tips to Avoid (and handle) Bridal Party Tension

Because let’s face it, it is bound to happen. As a bride-to-be, there are many decisions to make when planning your wedding. Arguably one of the most important decisions to make is who do you want standing beside you on your big day? While your bridesmaids are there to support you on your journey to […]

Don’t sweat the small stuff and other wedding ‘mishaps’
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Don’t sweat the small stuff and other wedding ‘mishaps’

Ripped dress, wrong songs – no problem! You got this Spilled tomato sauce on your dress? Dress strap ripping off? The DJ playing requests when you clearly stated no requests? There are endless things that can go wrong at a wedding – or even during the wedding planning, but you can’t sweat the small stuff. […]

7 Photos With Your Bridesmaids That You Absolutely Need
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7 Photos With Your Bridesmaids That You Absolutely Need

There are plenty of photos you have probably considered taking on your wedding day. From getting ready, the ceremony to pictures with your family and of course with the groom but what about the ladies that are helping you and have helped throughout the entire wedding planning process? While you know you’ll have some time […]

One year after dating each other, my fiancé and I decided to buy a house
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One year after dating each other, my fiancé and I decided to buy a house

We bought two houses together before being engaged or married, and lived to tell the tale. Imagine that! Each and every couple will have differing opinions on making a real estate investment together before they are married. Some would rather wait until they have a ring on their finger; some would rather wait until the […]

Weddings don’t always bring out the best in people
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Weddings don’t always bring out the best in people

So, you’ve just gotten engaged. You’re SUPER excited and eager- so much so that you cannot wait to text your friends and family, show the world your ring, talk about your plans, etc. I’m here to tell you that not everyone will be happy for you. And you know what? That is OKAY! When you […]

Long engagement, you’d think it was a curse word or something.
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Long engagement, you’d think it was a curse word or something.

I met my fiancé about 10 days after my 20th birthday. Me, being very prepared to meet my future husband and settle down, I asked all of the important questions that you should never ask on a first date ; “How many kids do you want?” “What’s your political stance?” “Do you value a college […]

Just Engaged?
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Just Engaged?

We already know what you are thinking. Admit it, you have had your entire wedding planned out on Pinterest since freshman year of high school. But now you have that sparkly rock on your finger and your mind is racing. Here’s some important wedding to dos to organize your thoughts! Start Venue Research There are […]