Proposals & I Dos

Read real proposal stories submitted by our members, or even submit your own! We LOVE proposals and hearing about every detail that your fiancé planned to making it perfect for you! We also share real wedding write-ups that our founder, Heather Cunningham, writes after attending our brides’ wedding days!

On One Knee: Asking His Queen at Storm King
Proposals & I Dos

On One Knee: Asking His Queen at Storm King

In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “On One Knee” series, we share the moment where it all begins – the proposal! This month, BOLI Chelsea Minella remembers a life changing visit to an iconic New York landmark. In October 2019, Chelsea Minella and her boyfriend Justin Hillman decided to take a day trip upstate. But […]

Miss October: An Autumn Shower for the Storybooks
Proposals & I Dos

Miss October: An Autumn Shower for the Storybooks

In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “Miss” series, we profile some of our members’ incredible bridal showers. This month, Deanna Braun Lepage remembers her autumn-filled celebration. The changing leaves, the brewing cider, and the crisper temperatures of October mean more time to cozy up with the ones you love. For BOLI Deanna Braun Lepage, the […]

On One Knee: Painting a Happy Future
Proposals & I Dos

On One Knee: Painting a Happy Future

In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “On One Knee” series, we share the moment where it all begins – the proposal! This month, BOLI Cassandra Monches describes a paint night that turned into a beautiful beginning. On June 27, 2019 BOLI Cassandra Monches joined her boyfriend Gary and their friends for a creatively inspired night. […]

Mrs. September: Wedding In A Week? Not a Problem For This BOLI
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Mrs. September: Wedding In A Week? Not a Problem For This BOLI

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings! This month, we talked to BOLI Lauren Papadimas about her experience planning a wedding in a week! Most brides have over a year to plan their big day. Some have months. But for Lauren Papadimas, she had just one […]