From insurance reasons to wanting a more intimate ceremony, getting married before the wedding can sometimes make a lot of sense. It’s the day some of us have been planning since we were little. But then life happens, and even as we start to plan our big day, we realize that it may make more […]
The votes are in! Introducing the 2024 BOLI Diamond Award winners BOLI Preferred Vendors represent the “best of the best” in our local wedding industry. These are the vendors that go above and beyond to deliver the weddings you’ve always envisioned, working tirelessly to ensure that every bride’s dream becomes reality. Even though each of […]
Brides received letters stating the venue was closed as of Feb. 1, 2024. Miller Place Inn shut its doors unexpectedly this month, leaving dozens of brides scrambling to look for new venues. This week, several Brides of Long Island members received letters stating that the venue was permanently closed as of Feb. 1, 2024. The […]
The ring is on your finger, and it’s time to start planning your wedding! Here’s why you should start booking your vendors. You’ve just joined the best club there is — you’re a Bride of Long Island! Congrats, beautiful BOLI. We know your wedding is going to be perfect. You may be reveling in that […]
Is “shedding for the wedding” necessary? Here’s what we think. You’re hearing it from everyone – friends, family, even the attendants at the bridal salon. The constant comments about your body and appearance, and whether you’re planning to start “shedding for the wedding” (aka, losing weight before the big day). You may have never even […]
Celebrate your upcoming “I do’s” with these 7 unique and fun Long Island engagement party ideas The ring is on your finger, and now it’s time to party! Getting engaged is a beautiful and exciting rite of passage, and your loved ones will definitely want to celebrate. If your looking for a little inspo, we’ve […]
If you have buyer’s remorse, here are some reasons to consider getting a different wedding dress. It’s a moment most brides look forward to: gathering their bride tribe (or maybe just a good friend or loved one) and trying on wedding gowns. Shopping for a gown is definitely an experience. And we all wait for […]
There are a lot of myths on what to spend, so it can be hard to get an estimate. Congrats! You’re about to embark on such an exciting time in your life. But first, you need to pick out an engagement ring. Perhaps your significant other already has a ring in mind, or maybe you’re […]
Who do you love the most out of our BOLI preferred vendors? Let us know by voting in the 2024 Diamond Awards. It’s that time of year! It’s time for you – our lovely BOLIs – to vote on your favorite BOLI Preferred Vendors. We know it’s really difficult to choose just one favorite because […]
We all make New Year’s resolutions, why not make them for your wedding this year? A brand new year is right around the corner. And while most people are thinking of some New Year’s resolutions for themselves, why not make them for your wedding this year? Even if you’re not getting married in the upcoming […]