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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!

I Hate Being in Pictures – How Will I Survive My Wedding Day?
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I Hate Being in Pictures – How Will I Survive My Wedding Day?

Camera shy? Here’s how to handle your wedding day if you hate being in pictures. If you’ve never been one for bathroom selfies, or you tend to hide in the back row for group pictures, your wedding day may be a bit challenging. You definitely WANT everything photographed, so you can remember all the beautiful […]

6 of the Best Long Island Limousine Companies
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6 of the Best Long Island Limousine Companies

These limousine companies will make sure you show up in style on your wedding day. From unique and antique to traditional, these Long Island limousine companies have everything you’ll be looking for on your wedding day. Whether you want to make a statement when you arrive, or you just need transportation to get you to […]

Am I a Bridezilla for Not Involving My Future Mother-in-law?
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Am I a Bridezilla for Not Involving My Future Mother-in-law?

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, I’m getting married in 2025 and I’ve already begun the planning process. I’ve been with my fiancé for about 3 years, and in that time my […]

Meet the BOLI Summer Soirée Vendors!
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Meet the BOLI Summer Soirée Vendors!

You partied the night away at this year’s BOLI Summer Soirée. Here are the incredible vendors who made the magic!  What a night! The 2023 BOLI Summer Soirée was an incredible evening spent making new friends, partying with chosen family, and winning some incredible prizes for your sure-to-be spectacular weddings.  As you might imagine, a […]

18 of the Best Long Island DJs
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18 of the Best Long Island DJs

Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with these DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife, you want everything to be perfect when it […]

Long Island Wedding and Event Planner Dies from Cancer at 39
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Long Island Wedding and Event Planner Dies from Cancer at 39

Adina Perullo, owner of A Perfect Day Wedding Planning, leaves behind her husband Matt and two sons. The Long Island wedding community lost a member earlier this month when wedding and event planner Adina Perullo died from cancer at the age of 39. Perullo, the owner of A Perfect Day Wedding Planning, was diagnosed in […]

9 Ways to Include Pets in Your Wedding
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9 Ways to Include Pets in Your Wedding

We love our fur babies! Here are 9 adorable ways to include pets in your wedding. The four-legged members of our family hold a super special place in our hearts, so why shouldn’t they be front and center on one of the most important days of our lives? Many popular venues have no problem allowing […]

8 of the Best Long Island Wedding Bands and Musicians
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8 of the Best Long Island Wedding Bands and Musicians

Get the party started with the best Long Island wedding bands and musicians! Music plays a huge role in your wedding day – from your walk down the aisle to your first dance. And live musicians add an energy that you’d never get from a playlist on your phone! Check out the 8 best Long […]

14 of the Best Long Island Bridal Salons
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14 of the Best Long Island Bridal Salons

You’re bound to find the perfect gown at one of these Long Island bridal salons. It’s finally time! You’ve probably been dreaming about this day for a long time. It’s time to go wedding dress shopping! Whether you have the designer picked out or if you just want to try on different styles to see […]