These social media etiquette tips will make you the best wedding guest. Weddings are such a fun time – we get to celebrate the happy couple and share in their special day. So it’s only natural that we’d want to post some great content from their wedding to our socials. But we need to remember […]
Even if your wedding was great overall, it’s normal to fixate on the things that went wrong. Once your wedding is over and you’ve begun to settle into married life, it can be easy to fall into a post-wedding funk. You may start to notice that you’re feeling anxious, thinking about things you could have […]
Brides received letters stating the venue was closed as of Feb. 1, 2024. Miller Place Inn shut its doors unexpectedly this month, leaving dozens of brides scrambling to look for new venues. This week, several Brides of Long Island members received letters stating that the venue was permanently closed as of Feb. 1, 2024. The […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Kariel DeBlasio about how time helped to keep her wedding planning stress-free – even when the forecast called for downpours. When Kariel and Thomas DeBlasio envisioned their wedding day they knew there was a […]
Who do you love the most out of our BOLI preferred vendors? Let us know by voting in the 2024 Diamond Awards. It’s that time of year! It’s time for you – our lovely BOLIs – to vote on your favorite BOLI Preferred Vendors. We know it’s really difficult to choose just one favorite because […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, BOLI Christine talks about the special surprise her husband planned on their wedding day. A Facebook friendship turned into something more when Christine and Frank matched on the dating app Hinge. Christine says the two of them […]
Choosing a wedding venue can be just as important as your wedding date. When it comes to wedding planning, most brides will agree that once they have an idea of a date, the venue is the next thing to check off their list. But choosing the right venue can be stressful – most brides have […]
Michael Lopacki, of Michael John Photography, has tips to make sure your wedding day is perfect. With all of the planning that we do for our wedding, making sure the day goes smoothly is important. And one way to help with that is to create a wedding day timeline. This may seem like a daunting […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Deon Araya about how she kept some Nigerian traditions during her big day. When Deon Araya met her husband Jason in eighth grade, they never imagined they’d one day be married. In fact, she […]
Choosing the right wedding officiant can make or break your ceremony. Here are the best Long Island wedding officiants. If you’re not getting married in a religious institution, you may need to find an officiant who can legally marry you. And choosing the right wedding officiant can be tough, as they will set the pace […]