With all of the celebrations surrounding your wedding, there are pros and cons to having a rehearsal dinner. There are so many events that lead up to your wedding day – an engagement party, a bridal shower, the bachelor and bachelorette parties – that by the time you get to the rehearsal dinner, you may […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Marianne and Jessica Sheehan-Bell about how taking moments to soak in the day was a top priority to them. Most graduated BOLIs will tell you that taking some quiet time – just you and […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Emily Palleschi about how she changed her venue six months before her wedding date. When Emily Palleschi and her now-husband Jack were quarantined because he got COVID shortly after their engagement, Emily went right […]
Your mind is filled with so much on your wedding day, so it’s important to try and be present to enjoy the day. With all the planning and preparation that goes into a wedding, it’s very common that we forget to actually enjoy the day. From worrying about the final details to remembering that you’re […]
From a premiere Estate to a rustic vineyard, East Wind Long Island caters to whatever brides want for their wedding. When you visit East Wind Long Island, a BOLI preferred vendor, you are immediately wow’d by how beautiful the property is. From the main Inn, with its two ballrooms (that can be converted into the […]
You can turn your wedding night into a wedding weekend getaway for you and your guests at Atlantis. If you are looking to have a fall wedding, Atlantis Banquets & Events, a BOLI preferred vendor, has it all. Centrally located in Riverhead which was named a 2023 Forbes Advisor Top 50 Best International Places to […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Christine O’Mara-Fagan about why she planned her wedding early, and how she incorporated her dogs into her wedding. When Christine O’Mara-Fagan and her husband Patrick got engaged on Christmas Eve in 2020, it was […]
From when to shop, when to decide and when to take it home, here is a guide to help navigate wedding dress shopping. Choosing a wedding dress can be just as important as choosing your wedding venue. Some brides have envisioned what dress they want to wear as they walk down the aisle, while others […]
Owner Michael Lopacki discusses why he loves wedding photography, and how he guarantees to make your day stress-free. When you first meet with Michael Lopacki, owner of Michael John Photography, a BOLI preferred vendor, he wants to know all about you. He wants to know about your plan for your wedding day, why you fell […]
Speaking with a couples therapist doesn’t necessarily mean your relationship is in trouble. It’s something that may be considered taboo, as oftentimes when couples seek counseling, it’s a sign of bad things to come. But that is not necessarily true. The stress that goes on in your lives during wedding planning can be a lot […]