If diamonds aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other beautiful stones you can get. Whether you’ve been planning your wedding since you were a little girl, or you’re just starting to think about getting engaged, you might have thought about what type of engagement ring you’d like to wear. But what happens when diamonds […]
This article brought to you by Atlantis Banquets and Events, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Venue! Bridezilla? No way! Be crowned a bridechilla by keeping these things in mind. Your girls all cried tears of joy at your bridesmaid proposal brunch. And now, they can’t wait to help you plan and prep for your […]
These Nassau County bridal salons are some of our favorite places to buy a gown in western Long Island. Whether you live in Nassau County or even in one of the five boroughs, there are great bridal salons just a quick drive (or train ride) away. These bridal salons are waiting for you to come […]
You’ve got a bundle of joy on the way! But your big day is coming up. Should you postpone your wedding if you’re pregnant? First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage? Um, not exactly in that order. Listen, it’s 2025. Many of us are living together, buying homes, and starting […]
Being in the bridal party is a huge honor, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If you’re not able to take on the role, here’s how to decline a bridesmaid proposal. A friend you love dearly is tying the knot, and she’s just invited you to a “picnic brunch.” Or she’s asked you over for […]
The May 25th incident left Brooke Skrocki with life-altering injuries. A fundraiser was established by her family. A Hamptons boat crash has left a mom and Bride of Long Island critically injured. On May 25, BOLI Brooke Skrocki, her fiancé, and their two young daughters were onboard a fishing boat that crashed into the Shinnecock […]
Saying “I do” on Long Island? Check out our favorite Nassau County wedding venues! Choosing the right wedding venue is almost as important as choosing the right fiancé! All kidding aside — your venue sets the stage for your perfect wedding day. Whether your want a sleek and sophisticated affair or a cozy boho get-together, […]
Book a tour for these Long Island wedding venues. They’ve been vetted by real brides of Long Island, like you! 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 […]
Getting married is a romantic affair, but it’s also a religious and legal one. Here are answers to the most common questions about wedding ceremonies You may be more focused on playlists, cocktail hour menus, and first dance choreography, but your ceremony is one of the most important parts of your wedding. This is the […]
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, My fiancé is going to Miami for his bachelor party in two weeks. It sounds like it’s going to be an amazing trip and I know they’ll all have […]