Don’t let these bachelorette party mistakes ruin your fun! Wedding planning isn’t always about venues, flower choices, and playlists — you’ll definitely want to save time for your bachelorette party! Some brides look forward to their bachelorette parties even more than their actual wedding days. What’s more fun than getting together with your best gals […]
Polling your bridesmaids will set expectations early, and save some headaches and heartbreaks in the long run. You spent HOURS on those bridesmaid proposal boxes, and your girls didn’t have to think twice before screaming “yes!” Now that you’ve got your bride tribe firmly in place, it’s time to get down to business. There are […]
The wedding is the main event, but don’t forget the engagement party, the rehearsal dinner, and the bachelorette…the list goes on. So, who pays for what in a wedding? Here’s who foots the bill, according to traditional etiquette. Your engagement is such an exciting time – not only because you’re deep into wedding planning, but […]
Brides of Long Island founder Heather Cunningham and Admin Simone McCrorey celebrated their birthdays with a dash of creativity at a perfect spot for any Long Island bachelorette Is there anything better than having a birthday close to one of your besties? These familiar BOLI faces don’t think so! Founder Heather Cunningham (January 1) and […]
Just because you were married before, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate like it’s the first time. Getting married the second time around might leave you with some questions on how you should celebrate. It’s perfectly normal to feel this way. Whatever the reason why your first marriage ended, it doesn’t matter. What matters now is […]
Yes, your “last fling before the ring” should be a fun (maybe even raucous!) event. But it shouldn’t violate the trust of your partner, or put your relationship on unstable ground. Here’s how to set appropriate expectations and boundaries for bachelor and bachelorette parties. When you think of bachelor or bachelorette parties, a few images […]
Waiting a while for that walk down the aisle? Great idea! Here are 5 reasons to have a long engagement. As soon as you saw that diamond on your finger, you wanted to fast forward to the good part: the walk down the aisle, the first kiss as Mr. and Mrs., and the epic party! […]
A good party doesn’t have to include gallons of booze and wicked hangovers! Here are 10 bachelorette ideas that don’t involve alcohol. It’s your last fling before the ring, and you can’t wait to gather your best girls to celebrate! While plenty of bachelorette plans revolve around the idea of getting…well, let’s just call it […]
The qualified and passionate duo behind reactIVate want to keep you healthy, hyped, and hydrated – for your wedding day and beyond. If you’ve ever been a bridesmaid, you probably know the scenario well: you’re on a bachelorette trip of epic proportions, partying with your closest friends and celebrating with maybe one too many martinis. […]
Celebrate the bride-to-be with a unique rewind to your childhood – at one of the top summer camps in the nation! There are some things about childhood that you’d be happy to forget (seeing square pizza still brings back a few elementary school nightmares). However, your carefree and youthful days at summer camp are totally […]
