This article brought to you by Absolute Entertainment, a BOLI Preferred Vendor! These tips will help you write your own unique and special wedding vows. If you’re looking to bring more of you and your spouse into your wedding ceremony, you might want to consider writing your own wedding vows. While that might seem […]
Don’t go crazy thinking up favors for guests, these alternatives could be a big hit. You have everything planned perfectly for your wedding day – flowers, music, venue, food, etc. But what about wedding favors? You might be wracking your brain trying to think of something unique that your guests won’t throw out. Did you […]
Don’t stress over choosing a photographer or videographer, these are the best wedding photographers on Long Island to create wedding day memories. The photographer and/or videographer is probably one of the most important vendors you will work with during your wedding. They will be documenting your big day so you can look back on the […]
It’s time to meet the vendors who made this year’s Summer Soirée a success! We didn’t let the rain stop us from partying on the beach! We’re still finding some sparkles in our hair, but they’re great reminders of a truly incredible evening. The 2025 BOLI Summer Soirée would not have been possible without the […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Dominique talks about the must-haves on her wedding day. Dominique and Dylan grew up just a few towns apart on Long Island, and were on the same swim team when they were in elementary school. And even […]
Scheduling an engagement shoot can help you shake off any awkwardness ahead of your wedding day. Wedding planning can be stressful enough. If the thought of taking wedding photos makes your stress level skyrocket, don’t worry! You’re not alone. We spoke with Michael Lopacki, owner of Michael John Photography, a BOLI preferred vendor, about how […]
Just like your wedding day, why not make your rehearsal dinner unique? As wedding trends change, so do rehearsal dinner ideas. Traditionally, rehearsal dinners were a chance to actually rehearse for your wedding ceremony, and offered an opportunity for both families and the bridal party to meet and mingle ahead of the big day. And […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Stephanie discusses why changing their original plans led to the best photos. As Stephanie and Sean were planning their April 18, 2025 wedding, they wanted to make sure that they acknowledged all of the important people in […]
If diamonds aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other beautiful stones you can get. Whether you’ve been planning your wedding since you were a little girl, or you’re just starting to think about getting engaged, you might have thought about what type of engagement ring you’d like to wear. But what happens when diamonds […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Briana and Brittany about which vendors went above and beyond to make their wedding day special. Briana and Brittany knew some of the vendors they wanted for their Oct. 6, 2024 wedding – even […]