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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!

8 Trends for 2023 Weddings (and 6 Trends That Are Out!)
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8 Trends for 2023 Weddings (and 6 Trends That Are Out!)

Wedding trends change year after year. Check out what’s new for 2023, and what you should skip. Let’s face it, planning a wedding is stressful enough. But when you start looking at different wedding trends and what’s ‘in’ or ‘out,’ it can add on more stress. If you’re looking to add something new this year […]

What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes
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What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes

Are wedding guest dress codes a total “bridezilla” move? Or is it a way to ensure everyone looks and feels their best? Black-Tie, White-Tie, Upscale Casual – there are a million ways to say (more or less!) the same thing: show up to my wedding looking good. But does enforcing a dress code seem a […]

6 Things to Wear When Dress Shopping
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6 Things to Wear When Dress Shopping

Looking for a wedding dress can be so exciting! But don’t forget these things while you shop. Every part of wedding planning can be exciting. But there’s something about looking for a wedding dress that sort of makes it all feel real. And when you put on your first gown – even if it’s not […]

7 Groomsmen Photos That Will Make You Laugh
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7 Groomsmen Photos That Will Make You Laugh

Don’t miss these hilarious groomsmen photos that will make you laugh! You’ll want to make sure your wedding photographer captures all the basics: your dress, your bouquet, and your new spouse! But don’t forget to include a few sure-to-be hysterical moments from your day. If your groomsmen could easily join the cast of Saturday Night […]

How to Keep Valentine’s Day Special – Even After the Wedding
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How to Keep Valentine’s Day Special – Even After the Wedding

Whether you’re engaged, newly married or married for 10 years, here’s how you can keep Valentine’s Day special. Valentine’s Day. You either love it or hate it. No matter where you are in your relationship – engaged, newlyweds or married for a while now, sometimes Valentine’s Day can get lost in the shuffle of everyday […]

Why We Chose to Have a Destination Wedding
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Why We Chose to Have a Destination Wedding

Whether it is a tropical location or just a place not on Long Island, there are plenty of reasons to have a destination wedding. Yes, we know we’re the Brides of Long Island, but that doesn’t mean you have to get married on Long Island! There are some benefits of having a destination wedding. From […]

6 Popular Wedding Dress Silhouettes – Which One Should You Choose?
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6 Popular Wedding Dress Silhouettes – Which One Should You Choose?

Saying “yes” to the dress can be tough with so many gorgeous choices! Here are 6 of the most popular wedding dress silhouettes If the only mermaid you’ve ever heard of is Ariel, then you may need a little brush up on wedding dress silhouettes before you hit the bridal shops!  A “silhouette” is the […]

Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid
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Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid

Here’s our advice for selecting your bridesmaids: choose people you love. Period.    If there’s one thing that weddings bring out, it’s tradition. Suddenly there are tons of rules you’re expected to follow: you have to wear a white dress, you have to register for gifts, and you have to include your cousin Kaitlin in […]