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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!

Should I Have a Rehearsal Dinner? And Who Should I Invite?
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Should I Have a Rehearsal Dinner? And Who Should I Invite?

With all of the celebrations surrounding your wedding, there are pros and cons to having a rehearsal dinner. There are so many events that lead up to your wedding day – an engagement party, a bridal shower, the bachelor and bachelorette parties – that by the time you get to the rehearsal dinner, you may […]

Should I Take Out a Loan for My Wedding?
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Should I Take Out a Loan for My Wedding?

Should you stick to a strict budget? Or borrow money to bring your wedding visions to life?  Your guest list tops 200, you want the string quartet AND the aerialists at the cocktail hour, and those main course upgrades look impossible to resist. You’ve been waiting your whole life for your wedding day, and let’s […]

36 of the Best Wedding Photographers and Videographers on Long Island
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36 of the Best Wedding Photographers and Videographers on Long Island

Don’t stress over choosing a photographer or videographer, BOLI has the best in the business to create wedding day memories. Here are 36 of the best wedding photographers on Long Island! The photographer and/or videographer is probably one of the most important vendors you will work with during your wedding. They will be documenting your […]

34 Great Long Island Wedding Venues
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34 Great Long Island Wedding Venues

Book a tour for these must-see locations – here are 34 great Long Island wedding venues! You’re just engaged, and you have no idea where to start! There are hundreds of venues across the Island – everything from small restaurants to venues with a water view to actual castles. The possibilities are endless. Well, BOLI […]

27 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hair and Makeup Artist
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27 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hair and Makeup Artist

You want flawless hair and makeup for the big day! Here are 27 questions to ask when choosing a hair and makeup artist, so you’ll know that you’re working with someone who can execute your vision.    Natural glow or glitzed-up glam? Boho waves or a sleek up do? Whatever your preferences, you’ll need a […]

7 Best Wedding Florists on Long Island
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7 Best Wedding Florists on Long Island

Whether you are looking for unique floral arrangements or just beautiful flowers to compliment your day, each of these BOLI Preferred Vendors are sure to make your day special. Here are 7 of the best wedding florists on Long Island! When it’s time to start looking at florists, look no further than our BOLI Preferred […]

How We Honored Two Cultures on Our Wedding Day
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How We Honored Two Cultures on Our Wedding Day

The joining of two families is a joyous time, so it is important to honor traditions of both sides. Honoring you and your future spouse’s heritage or religion is going to be important on your wedding day. But it doesn’t have to be stressful. There are plenty of brides who are planning to honor two […]

6 of the Best Wedding Planners on Long Island
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6 of the Best Wedding Planners on Long Island

Want to hand someone else the wedding planning reins? Here are 6 of the best wedding planners on Long Island! There are those of us who busted out the spreadsheets before our fiancés could even slip the ring on our fingers. But if the thought of coordinating vendors, making a timeline, and scheduling venue appointments […]

10 Unique Entertainment Options for Your Cocktail Hour
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10 Unique Entertainment Options for Your Cocktail Hour

These fun ideas are sure to impress your guests during cocktail hour. You’re already planning the most epic wedding of the year. So, why not take cocktail hour up a notch? If you’re scratching your brain trying to think of fun, unique entertainment options for your cocktail hour, Brides of Long Island has you covered. […]

8 Registry Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
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8 Registry Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Get the items you want and need – WITHOUT stressing your guests. Here are 8 registry mistakes you’ll want to avoid There are two kinds of brides – the ones who can’t wait to pick out china patterns, stand mixers, and multi-use InstantPots, and the ones who’d rather forego the physical gifts for cold hard […]