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- Category: BOLI Blog
- How to Choose the Best Destination for Your Destination Wedding
- 9 Engagement Ring Stones That Aren’t Diamonds
- How to be a ‘Bridechilla’ for Your Bridesmaids
- The Best Bridal Salons in Nassau County
- Should You Postpone Your Wedding if You’re Pregnant?
- How to Decline a Bridesmaid Proposal
- BOLI Brooke Skrocki Critically Injured in Memorial Day Boating Accident; Fundraiser Started
- The Best Wedding Venues in Nassau County
- 46 Great Long Island Wedding Venues
- The 7 Most Common Questions About Wedding Ceremonies — Answered
- Am I a Bridezilla for wanting to go on my fiancé’s bachelor trip?
- Should You Have a Religious Ceremony?
- Should You ‘Hard Launch’ or ‘Soft Launch’ Your Engagement?
- How Tariffs Could Affect Wedding Dress Prices
- 6 Tactful Ways to Say “No Kids at Our Wedding”
- 27 of the Best Long Island DJs
- 7 Things to Include in a Wedding Welcome Bag
- 7 of the Best Long Island Invitation & Stationery Vendors
- Got a Full Card Box? Avoid These Cash Wedding Gift Mistakes
- When to Take Back a Wedding Invitation
- Don’t Toss The Bouquet! Brighten Someone’s Day Instead, Thanks to this BOLI Preferred Vendor
- Am I a bridezilla for wanting a bridal shower and bachelorette party…again?
- The Best Honeymoon Specialists on Long Island
- 25 of the Best Questions to Ask for ‘The Shoe Game’
- The Pros and Cons of DIY Wedding Invitations
- How a Wedding Dress Brought These Two BOLIs Together
- 9 of the Best Long Island Bridal Beauty Prep Vendors
- “Our clients are going crazy over it.” Alli Murphy Photography Debuts Stunning Studio Space
- Announcing the 2025 Brides of Long Island Diamond Award Winners!
- 7 of the Best Long Island Wedding Transportation Companies
- Am I a bridezilla for charging guests a fee?
- Should You Plan a Jack and Jill Shower?
- How to Make a Wedding Budget
- 6 Bachelorette Party Mistakes to Avoid
- When Should You Have an Engagement Party?
- Should You Travel with Your Engagement Ring?
- Best Bridal Shower/Rehearsal/Bachelorette Locations for Long Island Weddings
- Am I a Bridezilla for Losing My Cool Over Centerpieces?
- The 10 Most Requested Songs to Play at Your Reception
- 8 Trends for 2025 Long Island Weddings
- Tips for Your First Winter Holidays With Your In-Laws
- How to Handle Political Differences with Your In-Laws
- 11 Best Florists on Long Island
- The Best Long Island Menswear Shops – Suits & Tuxedos
- BOLI Loses Beloved Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in Sayville Fire
- Live Wedding Painting vs. Guest Illustrations – Which is Best for You?
- Father Travels 27 Miles Across State Lines Through Hurricane Debris for Daughter’s Wedding
- 32 of the Best Photo & Video Vendors on Long Island
- BOLI Preferred Venue debuts exciting transformation to The Halston
- The Best Long Island Wedding Content Creators
- Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules
- Am I a Bride(smaid)zilla for Refusing to Wear a Dress?
- Planning an Outdoor Wedding? Don’t Make These Mistakes
- 7 of the Most Iconic Wedding Gowns
- What to Do When Your Guests Don’t RSVP
- 8 Popular Diamond Shapes — Which One Should You Choose?
- Am I a Bridezilla for Not Allowing Children at my Wedding?
- Should You Combine Your Last Names?
- Michelina Lombardi, Matriarch of Mamma Lombardi’s Restaurant Group, Dies at 92
- Always and Fur-ever: New York State Allows Pets as Wedding Witnesses
- Am I a Bridezilla for Requiring a “Bridesmaid Aesthetic?”
- Do I Have to Make My Sister My Maid of Honor?
- BOLI Preferred Vendor Announces Exciting Rebrand as Heritage House Photo
- Meet the Vendors of BOLI’s 2024 Sparkle Soirée!
- Polling Your Bridesmaids? Here’s Why You Should do it, and the Questions You Should Ask
- Should You Celebrate Your Dating Anniversary After You Get Married?
- 17 Best Bridal Salons on Long Island
- “It’s a whole sundae of a celebration.” Designer Hayley Paige Chats with Brides of Long Island about her Return to the Bridal Industry
- Am I a Bridezilla because my bridesmaids can’t afford my wedding?
- When Your Bridal Party Lets You Down
- 5 Alternatives to a Bouquet or Garter Toss
- Say Her Name: Designer Hayley Paige Regains the Rights to Name, Intellectual Property After Legal Battle
- How Ring Leader Completely Transforms Your Wedding Planning
- How to Tell if a Wedding Vendor Isn’t a Good Fit
- What to do the Week of Your Wedding
- 10 Fun Extras for Your Wedding
- 7 Ideas for Your Wedding Morning
- How to Dress Shop with Your Mother (or Mother-in-Law)
- How to Include Your Children in Your Wedding
- Attending a Wedding? Don’t Make These Social Media Mistakes
- 8 of the Best Long Island Photo Booth Vendors
- Post-Wedding Anxiety? Yes, It’s Real. Here’s How to Deal With It.
- How to Negotiate Your Guest List with Your Parents
- 6 of the Best Boudoir Photographers on Long Island
- How to Write a Wedding Day Letter to Your New Spouse
- Getting Married Before the Wedding? Here’s Why it Can Make Sense
- Announcing the 2024 Brides of Long Island Diamond Award Winners
- Miller Place Inn Closes, Leaving Brides Scrambling For New Venues
- Just Engaged? Why You Should Start Booking Your Vendors (Like, Now)
- “Shedding for the Wedding?” Why We’re Not Here for it
- 7 Long Island Engagement Party Ideas That Will Wow Your Guests
- Dress Regrets? When You Should Consider Getting a Different Gown
- How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
- Vote Now! Choose The Best Vendors in the 2024 Brides of Long Island Diamond Awards.
- 9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Wedding
- How to Split the Holidays Between Your Family and Your In-Laws
- The Pros and Cons of Holiday Weddings
- 34 of the Best Hair and Makeup Artists on Long Island
- Say “Yes” to Your Dream Dress at the Bridal Reflections Sample Sale!
- Cold Feet? Here Are the Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Big Day
- 10 of the Best Rental and Decor Vendors for Long Island Weddings
- 51 Items to Pack in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
- 11 of the Best Long Island Wedding Officiants
- 6 Super Spooky Long Island Wedding Ideas for Halloween
- 7 Reasons Why You Need a Reception Gown
- How to Make a Small Wedding Guest List
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Your Thank You Cards
- The Best Parts of Planning Your Wedding, According to Real Brides of Long Island
- 8 Trends for 2024 Long Island Weddings
- What’s the Average Cost of a Long Island Wedding?
- I Hate Being in Pictures – How Will I Survive My Wedding Day?
- Am I a Bridezilla for Not Involving My Future Mother-in-law?
- “Your wedding day timeline is crucial.” Stephen Mayo Photography Breaks Down the Importance of Sticking to a Schedule
- Meet the BOLI Summer Soirée Vendors!
- Long Island Wedding and Event Planner Dies from Cancer at 39
- 9 Ways to Include Pets in Your Wedding
- 8 of the Best Long Island Wedding Bands and Musicians
- Is Wedding Photography on its Way Out?
- Combining Your Finances – Everything You Need to Know
- How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech
- 10 Unique First Look Ideas
- Am I a Bridezilla for Having a Dry Wedding?
- 4 Reasons to Get Married on an Off-Day
- Should I Have a Rehearsal Dinner? And Who Should I Invite?
- Should I Take Out a Loan for My Wedding?
- 27 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hair and Makeup Artist
- How We Honored Two Cultures on Our Wedding Day
- The Best Long Island Wedding Planners
- 10 Unique Entertainment Options for Your Cocktail Hour
- 8 Registry Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
- 8 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness on Your Wedding Day
- Help! I’m Supposed to Get My Period on My Wedding Day!
- The 8 Best Caterers on Long Island
- Should I Fire My Bridesmaid?
- What is a Wedding Content Creator, and Should You Hire One?
- Fantasia Bridal to Retire
- When Should You Choose a Dress? BOLI’s Ultimate Dress Timeline.
- 5 Gift Ideas for Your Flower Girl and Ring Bearer
- How to Talk to Your Fiancé About Couples Counseling
- What am I Forgetting? 11 Things That Should be on Your Last Minute Wedding Checklist
- 8 Trends for 2023 Weddings (and 6 Trends That Are Out!)
- What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes
- 6 Things to Wear When Dress Shopping
- 7 Groomsmen Photos That Will Make You Laugh
- How to Keep Valentine’s Day Special – Even After the Wedding
- Why We Chose to Have a Destination Wedding
- A BOLI Birthday Bash? Or YOUR Unique Long Island Bachelorette Party? Both – at AR Workshop Patchogue!
- 6 Popular Wedding Dress Silhouettes – Which One Should You Choose?
- New State Law Allows Non-Ordained Friends and Family to Officiate Weddings
- Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid
- 12 Non-Sappy Father-Daughter Dance Song Ideas
- 5 Reasons to Have a Short Engagement
- I Canceled a Vendor and It Was the Best Decision for Me
- I Signed a Prenup – That Doesn’t Mean I’m Getting a Divorce
- 24 Bachelorette Party Ideas on Long Island
- 5 Must-Haves for Every BOLI’s Holiday Wish List
- I’m Getting Married for the Second Time – How Should I Celebrate?
- Peace, Love & Diamonds! Brides of Long Island Hits 20,000 Members.
- Tips For Your First Thanksgiving with the In-Laws
- Black Friday Wedding Shopping Guide
- 16 Unique Bridal Shower Ideas
- Pnina Tornai Marks a Return to the Runway With a New Couture Collection
- 16 Must-Have Photos with Your Bridesmaids
- BOLI Attends Launch Party to Celebrate ‘Wedding Talk’
- “The Possibilities Are Endless Here:” A Look Inside Alli Murphy Photography’s Boudoir Manor
- Does Everything Change After the Wedding?
- It’s Okay if You’re Not Okay With it: Setting Expectations and Boundaries for Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
- 29 Items to Pack for Your “Night Before the Wedding” Bag
- Not Following Wedding Traditions and How I Stood My Ground
- 5 Reasons to Have a Long Engagement
- BOLI Mourns the Passing of Long-Standing Member
- 10 Bachelorette Ideas That Don’t Involve Alcohol
- 20 Self-Care Ideas During Wedding Planning
- The Types of Fiancés You’ll Encounter During Wedding Planning – Which One is Yours?
- Marriage Advice From Recent Brides of Long Island Members
- 9 Wedding DIY Ideas That Any BOLI Can Tackle
- How Do You Address Your Wedding Invitations? Here Are All The Ways
- 19 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Wedding Planner
- 7 Wedding Gown Options That Will Set You Apart
- If You’re Not the Bride, Don’t Wear White. Please.
- What to do When a Wedding Vendor Cancels on You
- Even More of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
- How to Honor Your Step-Parents During Your Wedding
- You’re Not Alone, Mothers-In-Law Can Be a Handful
- 14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant
- BOLI Community Mourns Passing of Watermill General Manager Tom Lauterborn
- I’m a Shy Bride – How Do I Handle Being the Center of Attention?
- 3 More of The Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
- How much do you tip? BOLI’s ultimate recommended tipping guide
- How to Handle an Empty-Handed Guest
- 7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
- What to Expect When Moving in With Your Fiancé
- 15 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Gown
- 19 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wedding Florist
- “This is truly an out-of-the-box opportunity”: Saddle up for The Barn – an Alli Murphy Photography Experience
- 3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
- 21 Perfect Songs for Parent Dances
- The Brides of Long Island Rally to Help a Member After Tragedy
- 12 Ways to Propose to Your Bridal Party
- 7 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding
- “This is a Great Time for Brides to be in the Studio.” Be a Model for Alli Murphy Photography’s Incredible Bridal Boudoir Experience
- 7 Ways to Use Your Bouquets After Your Wedding
- 39 Questions to Ask When Choosing a DJ
- Get Ready to Party at the Biggest BOLI Event of the Year!
- 6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner
- How a Boudoir Shoot Changed My Life
- Find Your Dream Dress For Less at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale!
- 40 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Photographer
- You’ve Won a Free Trip at a Bridal Expo! Is it a Scam?
- Be Part of History! Help a Fellow BOLI Win Silverfox’s Wedding of the Year
- How to Change Your Last Name on Long Island
- New York’s Latest Mask Mandate Ends. What This Means for Long Island Weddings.
- 4 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Fiancé
- Mrs. Aruba: A Rescheduled Flight Didn’t Prevent This BOLI From Living Her Best Life in Paradise.
- My Dad Didn’t Walk Me Down the Aisle – and I Survived
- 39 Questions to Ask When Touring a Venue
- How to Celebrate Your Wedding When You’ve Lost a Loved One
- 6 Reasons You Should Go to a Bridal Expo
- 10 Alternatives for a Traditional Guest Book
- Summer Soirée? Fall Fête? A Breakdown of Weddings by Season.
- Not Your Average Photo Booth
- Wedding restrictions for COVID-19 return
- 8 Unique Bouquet Ideas That Aren’t Flowers
- How to Best Use the Winter Holidays for Wedding Planning
- What to Do if You’re Under Your Minimum
- ‘Chilla or ‘Zilla? “Dress Code Dilemma”
- Why a Thanksgiving Wedding is an Awesome Idea
- Mrs. Maldives: How this BOLI lived a dream in secluded resorts
- 13 Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Ways to Incorporate Halloween into Your Wedding
- What to Do With Your Dress After Your Wedding
- How to Incorporate a Special Guest Who’s Not in Your Bridal Party
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Choreograph Your First Dance
- 9 Signature Fall Drinks to Warm Up Your Guests
- Attending the 2021 BOLI Soiree? Check Out These Grand Prizes.
- Let’s Celebrate! Weddings Can Get Back To Normal in New York
- THIS ISN’T A BBQ, NO YOU CANNOT BRING A GUEST
- 11 Weekend Getaways for You and Your Significant Other
- 4 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR WEDDING (AND 4 THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T!)
- GIFTS YOUR GROOMSMEN WILL LOVE!
- The Pros & Cons of a First Look vs. Meeting at the Altar
- 5 Beautiful Mini-Moon Destinations That Don’t Require a Passport
- What Should You Get Parents? Here Are Some Gift Ideas.
- What To Do If You Don’t Like Your Engagement Ring
- 21 First Dance Songs That Still Stand the Test of Time
- 8 Something Blue Ideas
- Weddings Don’t Always Bring Out The Best In People
- BOLI Launches Petition Urging Simplified Restrictions on Wedding Industry
- 7 Entrance Songs Guaranteed to Get the Party Started
- How To Get Back Into Planning Your Wedding
- 6 Reasons Why Rain on Your Wedding Day Can Be Awesome!
- 5 Wedding Superstitions That You Can Ditch (And 3 Traditions We Are Happy To Keep!)
- Corona Brides Rejoice! Increased Capacity for Receptions Will Be Increased in March
- From Proposal Stories and Wedding Dresses to Guest List Drama – No Topic Is Off-Limits on the BOLI Podcast!
- 5 Unique Party Favors Your Guests Will LOVE
- CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR LONG ISLAND WEDDINGS
- 11 Places to Take Engagement Photos on Long Island
- Top 9 Places to Shop for Wedding Shoes
- From Traditional to Non-Traditional: 10 Something Borrowed Ideas
- I’m Not a Bridezilla, I Just Know What I Want
- 7 Ways to Save For Your Wedding
- How to Cut Your Wedding Day Guest List
- My Wedding, My Decisions, No You Cannot Bring Your Child
- How To Create Perfect Wedding Playlists
- 8 Tips to Help Throw a Backyard Wedding
- Registry Must-Haves for Every BOLI
- Not a Flower Person? Other Centerpiece Ideas That Aren’t Flowers
- 11 Fall Date Ideas on Long Island
- The Best Sites for Bridesmaid’s Dresses
- BOLI Joins Wedding Vendors in Rally to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
- No Dancing? No Problem!
- You’re Married- Should You Change Your Name?
- Why my husband and I didn’t exchange gifts on our wedding day
- How to get your perfect wedding day body
- “It Breaks My Heart.” Wedding Warehouse to Close
- Your gown during lockdown
- Wedding Gift Etiquette: Long Island vs. The Nation
- Ways to Recycle Your Wedding Items
- How BOLI changed my life!
- Honeymoon destinations that won’t break the bank
- Wedding “On Pause”: A (Rescheduled) Bride’s Guide to Staying Sane During Quarantine
- Quarantined with Your Significant Other?
- Covid-19 And The Long Island Wedding Industry
- Wedding DIY While Stuck at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic
- PLANNING A WEDDING IN A NEW REALITY
- Postponing your wedding in the face of Coronavirus?
- 4 Venues Offering Takeout During Coronavirus Pandemic
- Keeping Your Body While Gyms Are Closed
- How Covid-19 Affected My Wedding
- 7 Movies on Netflix to Stay Positive During Coronavirus
- Post Wedding Blues?
- To plug or unplug? The pros and cons of smartphones at your ceremony
- After it Was Over, I Realized the Small Stuff Didn’t Matter
- How to stick to your wedding budget
- How my wedding changed my life
- What I wish I knew before my Wedding
- 4 ways to lessen tension between divorced parents
- What You Feel When You Find THE Dress
- Not having a bridal party? 7 reasons why that’s awesome!
- Bridesmaid gifts they’ll actually love
- 3 Tips to Avoid (and handle) Bridal Party Tension
- Don’t sweat the small stuff and other wedding ‘mishaps’
- 7 Photos With Your Bridesmaids That You Absolutely Need
- One year after dating each other, my fiancé and I decided to buy a house
- Weddings don’t always bring out the best in people
- Long engagement, you’d think it was a curse word or something.
- Just Engaged?
- Engagement Party Planning 101
- 10 Super Cute First Dance Songs
- Category: Proposals & I Dos
- Demi Lovato Marries Singer-Songwriter Jordan Lutes in Vivienne Westwood Gown
- Mesdames June: The Little Things That Went a Long Way on These BOLIs Wedding Day
- Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts Ties the Knot With Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows
- Mrs. May: This BOLI and Her Husband Entertained Their Guests in a Special Way
- Mrs. April: How This BOLI Kept Her Guests On the Dance Floor All Night
- Mrs. March: How This BOLI’s Photographer Went Above and Beyond
- Paris Jackson is Engaged
- Mrs. February: How This BOLI’s Brother Surprised Her On Her Wedding Day
- Yvette Nicole Brown and Anthony Davis Say ‘I Do’ in Beverly Hills Wedding
- Mrs. January: What Made This BOLI’s First Dance So Special
- Olympian Michael Norman Marries College Sweetheart
- Mrs. December: A Chance Meeting Leads to a Winter Wedding to Remember
- (Thankfully Not) Mrs. November: How a Self-Love Photoshoot Helped This BOLI Through Her Broken Engagement
- Mrs. October: How This BOLI Got Creative With Her First Look
- XOXO: Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr Marries Former NHL Star Brad Richardson
- Mrs. September: How This BOLI Planned Her Long Island Wedding From Florida
- The Bachelor’s Hannah Ann Sluss, NFL Star Jake Funk Elope in Italy
- Mrs. August: Good Food, Good Music Were at the Top of This BOLI’s List
- “Forever to Me.” Cole Swindell, Wife Celebrate Nuptials in Private California Ceremony and Nashville Reception
- Mrs. July: How a Special Moment With Her Dad Helped This BOLI Walk Down the Aisle
- It’s a Cowboy Black Tie Wedding for “Yellowstone” Actors Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison
- Mrx. & Mrs. June: How These Two Brides Made Sure Their Guests Stayed on the Dance Floor All Night
- This Wedding Goes to 11: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Millie Bobby Brown Weds
- Mrs. May: This BOLI’s Wedding Went Up in Smoke…In the Best Way Possible
- Mrs. April: How an Event Planner Brought a Touch of Harry Potter to This BOLI’s Wedding
- Mrs. March: This BOLI’s Weekend of Weddings Went Off Without a Hitch
- Mrs. February: Torrential Rain and Flooding Didn’t Stop This BOLI From Having a Great Day
- Mrs. January: Why This BOLI Can’t Wait To Grow Old With Her Husband
- Mrs. December: This COVID BOLI Took Postponing Her Wedding in Stride
- Mrs. November: Being on the Same Page as Her Husband Was Key to Wedding Planning
- Mrs. October: How This BOLI Created the Perfect ‘Rustic Vampire’ Wedding
- Mrs. September: This BOLI’s Perfect Wedding Vision Is Brought to Life
- Mrs. August: Why This BOLI Switched Venues Halfway Through Planning
- Mrs. July: An Interactive Cocktail Hour and a Little DIY Made This BOLI’s Fairytale Wedding Perfect
- Mesdames June: These BOLIs Made It a Priority to Soak in the Day
- Who Pays for What in a Wedding? A Breakdown of Financial Responsibilities for Brides, Families, and Bridal Parties
- Mrs. May: How This BOLI Lucked Out With a Change of Venue
- Mrs. April: How This BOLI Incorporated Her Dogs Into Her Wedding
- Mrs. March: How This DIY BOLI Wowed Her Guests
- Mrs. February: What This BOLI Did to ‘Feel Like a King’ On Her Wedding Day
- Mrs. January: How ‘Taking a Pause’ Helped This BOLI Truly Remember Her Wedding Day
- Mrs. December: Planning 2 Weddings During Med School Didn’t Phase This BOLI
- Mrs. November: All This BOLI Wanted to Do Was Dance and Eat…And She Did!
- Mrs. October: A Hurricane on Her Wedding Day Didn’t Phase This BOLI
- Mrs. September: A Teenage Flirtation Turns Into True Love for This BOLI
- Mrs. August: A Series of Misadventures Leads This BOLI to the Perfect Wedding Night
- Mrs. July: This Shy BOLI Was Happy to Say Her Own Vows at the Ceremony
- Mrs. June: A Devastating Fire Didn’t Ruin This BOLI’s Magical Day
- Mrs. May: The Importance of Their Wedding Date Made These BOLIs Still Say ‘I Do’
- Mrs. April: Why Planning Early Helped Her With Postponing Due to COVID
- Mrs. March: A Decision to Elope Turned into Planning a Wedding in Six Months
- Mrs. February: A Long Engagement Allowed This Bride to Shift Focus During the Pandemic
- Mrs. January: All the Little Details Made This BOLI’s Perfect Wedding Day
- Mrs. December: No Dancing? Cut Guest List? Nothing Stopped This BOLI from Getting Married in 2020.
- Mrs. November: Timing Was Everything For this BOLI’s Pandemic Mini-mony
- Miss November: A Shower That Broke Traditions – And Rediscovered Others
- On One Knee: Asking His Queen at Storm King
- Miss October: An Autumn Shower for the Storybooks
- Mrs. October: Rain on This BOLI’s Wedding Day Made the Best Photos
- On One Knee: Painting a Happy Future
- Mrs. September: Wedding In A Week? Not a Problem For This BOLI
- Miss September: Showers of Rosé on a Summer Day
- “Better Together:” A DIY Dream Wedding, At Home
- Will you marry me?
- I came downstairs, and found Mike kneeling in front of the tree
- It all started on a mountain top
- Jody told me we were going out to dinner
- Six years ago, or so
- Kristen and I went to Greenport to celebrate my birthday
- My future husband
- After 6 years, three moves
- Tom completely got me
- Category: The Insider Scoop
- “We Make Our Home Your Home.” Brides Are Treated Like Part of the Family at Westbury Manor
- Renovations Make Atlantis Banquet & Events the Perfect Venue for a Wedding on the Water
- From Destination Weddings to Beachy Honeymoons, Personal Escape Travel Will Make Your Dreams Come True
- “This is a hidden gem.” The Estate at Three Village Inn offers unique charm that’s off the beaten path
- “We’ve customized so many different weddings, and no two weddings are ever the same.” Essex Club offers versatility, affordability, and charm
- “We have so many different opportunities here.” From Rustic to Glamorous, The Vineyards at Aquebogue Offers it All – One Wedding at a Time
- “There’s No Better Feeling Than Making a Bride Feel Beautiful.” How Airbrush Makeup by LisaMarie Makes You Look Your Best
- Let Your Tastebuds Delight With the Culinary Excellence at The Lannin
- Rain On Your Wedding Day? Not a Problem at The Lannin
- Enjoy Premier Long Island Wedding Venue Pine Hollow Club – All to Yourself
- Get Swept Away By Sophistication in the Renovated Veranda at East Wind Long Island
- “The energy from your ceremony flows into the rest of your day.” NY Officiants Creates Personalized Ceremonies That Tell Your Love Story
- “I go into the wedding with a sense of who they are.” By Brittany Branson Captures Your Day with Creativity and Compassion
- Customize the Luxury Wedding of Your Dreams at The Lannin
- “Everything here is top-notch.” Pine Hollow Club Serves Delectable Fare on Your Wedding Day
- Elevate Your Wedding Day Preparations at Coastal Creative Studios
- “We represent timeless beauty and positive living.” Bridal Rush Delivers More Than Just Your Wedding Day Glam
- “We’re for the ‘every woman.’” Alli Murphy Photography Unveils New Bridal Boudoir Looks with an Open Call for Models
- “We are equally passionate about what we do.” Stephen Mayo Photography partners with Effervescent Films to Provide Wedding Videography
- East Wind Long Island: Elevating Every Occasion with Diverse Event Spaces
- “There’s a lot of heart and soul here.” Pine Hollow Club Offers Beauty, Sophistication, and Versatility on Your Wedding Day
- 6 Things to Consider When Making Your Wedding Day Timeline
- “I want to be remembered for making you feel confident.” Jesella Beauty Brings Out Your Gorgeous Bridal Glow, Naturally
- “This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, so you want to get it right.” You and Me by the Sea turned this BOLI’s dream destination wedding into a reality
- Why the Estate at East Wind Was the Perfect Venue for the Annual BOLI Soirée
- An Indoor Butterfly Garden, Several Hotel Options Make Atlantis Banquets & Events the Perfect Winter Wedding Destination
- Kleinfeld Hotel Blocks Takes the Hotel Block Planning Stress Away With Free Services
- “Making this a more personable experience was actually more luxurious:” Rivmont Bespoke Outfits Every Groom in Customized, High-quality Style
- “If you’re looking for a destination wedding and something that’s unique, I can give you everything:” The Crescent Beach Club Offers Paradise in Your Own Backyard
- With Five Different Spaces, Shoppes and More, East Wind Long Island Offers Brides Plenty of Options
- “Your Guests Will Have an Experience of a Lifetime.” Why Atlantis Banquets & Events Is the Perfect Fall Destination Wedding
- “You’re Looking for Something Different from Your DJ Than Your Accountant.” Genesis Events Brings the Best of All Worlds to Your Dance Floor
- “My Brides Always Come First For Me.” Michael John Photography Makes Sure Your Wedding Day Is All About You
- “It’s more than just putting some lipstick on:” With a Sole Focus on You and Your Day, Genie Artistry Brings All Your Bridal Visions to Life
- The Numbers Are In! Who Won the 2023 Brides of Long Island Diamond Awards?
- “I like to color outside of the box and be creative.” You and Me by the Sea by the Sea Curates Your Destination Wedding or Honeymoon with Distinctive and Luxurious Flair
- “A Resort Destination on Long Island.” Atlantis Banquets & Events Has Everything You Need For the Perfect Long Island Wedding…Including Penguins
- Tino Photography Brings a Wealth of Unique Experience to your Wedding Day
- “We have hundreds of weddings under our belt, so clients can come to a trusted source and talk things out:” La Bella Planners Offers a New and Innovative Service for Brides on a Budget
- “When You Have Good Brows, You Feel Good About Yourself:” Beautifully Bronzed and Bare Aims To Bring Out Your Bridal Glow
- “There Are No Accidents to Who Finds Us:” Reverend Joe Iadanza and The Officiants at Church of Ancient Ways Build Ceremonies That Reflect Your Relationship, Your Spirit, and Your Love
- “We Can Literally Do Whatever You Want:” From Intimate Backyard Weddings to Epic Bachelor Weekends, Hostess With The Mostess Has You Covered
- “I’m Client-Obsessed”: Stephen Mayo Photography Tells the Story of Your Wedding with a Boutique-level Experience
- “Let Me Sweat The Small Stuff, While You Soak in That ‘Just Married’ Feeling”: Events by Shannon Offers Knowledge, Passion, and Empathy as You Plan Your Wedding
- “It’s an Opportunity to Become Like a Part of Your Family”: At Fine Art Photography and Video, Connection is Key
- “Take a Breath and Get a Drip!” Feel Your Best For Every Wedding Event, Thanks to reactIVate
- “Every Wedding Is Special.” Dr. Beat Productions Creates the Perfect Dance Floor Every Time
- “It’s like a homecoming for me.” Life Art Photographers Celebrates a New Partnership While Honoring Their Roots
- At Variety Music Your Wedding Is A “Once In A Lifetime Celebration”
- ‘It’s a Statement Piece.’ Flohral Preservation Will Transform Your Flowers Into a Work of Art
- “There’s Something For Everyone:” Bring Your Bachelorette Back to Summer Camp at Camp No Counselors!
- “We Bring Out the Most Natural Side of the Bride and Groom:” Hearth and Oak Photography Company Focuses Their Lens on Authenticity
- “People Deserve Personality and Fun!” Hire a Videographer and Gain a Friend With That’s A Wrap
- Create a Unique Experience for Guests with Long Island Mirror Booth
- 7 Great Restaurants for a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner
- “We love creating that ‘wow’ factor”: See Your Name in Lights, Thanks to Alpha-Lit Letters
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