After BOLI Megan got married, she wondered what to do with her wedding dress. Her decision changed two women’s lives for the better. Some of us dream of our wedding dress for years, and some scroll through social media looking for inspiration. No matter what kind of bride you are, your wedding dress will undoubtedly […]
The renowned boudoir photographer and BOLI Diamond Award winner offers new scenes, new set ups, and a luxurious space for brides-to-be. And for a limited time, they’re offering a special unlike any other. It’s a rite of passage for many brides of Long Island: a pre-wedding boudoir shoot. While many will enter their session with […]
The late Michael Jackson’s daughter, 26, said “yes” to boyfriend Justin Long Love never felt so good for Paris Jackson and Justin Long! The daughter of the late King of Pop announced her engagement to the music producer in a Instagram post on December 6 — Long’s birthday. “Doing life with you these last years […]
Jessica Szohr met Brad Richardson at Coachella in 2018 This isn’t just gossip, girl! Actress Jessica Szohr, featured in shows like Gossip Girl, Shameless, and The Orville, wed former NHL player Brad Richardson in Arizona on August 11, 2024. The four-day event held at Pine Canyon in Flagstaff was filled with “elegant, boho-chic” flair. “It was the most […]
Take your spouses name, or keep your own? Why not blend them together! Here are some good reasons to combine your last names. Many brides of Long Island are comfortable taking their spouse’s last name, and many decide to keep their own. Some even decide that hyphenating their last names makes the most sense. However, […]
Looking for someone to sign your marriage certificate? Pass Fido the pen! New York is among 29 states that allows pets as wedding witnesses. Our fur babies mean the world to us, so why wouldn’t we want to include them in our weddings? While photo-ops and pet-themed decor is always a great decision, now Brides […]
In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think? TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of weight loss/gain Dear BOLI, My wedding is in a little over a year, and I’m so excited. I’ve been planning it since before I was […]
The word “anniversary” now has a new meaning! But should you still celebrate your dating anniversary after you get married? It’s a date you’ll remember forever — your wedding anniversary! The years that come are sure to be filled with date nights, themed gifts, and beautiful reminders of your love for one another. But before […]
After a lengthy legal battle, Hayley Paige has reclaimed the rights to her work and name. Here’s what the future holds for one of BOLI’s favorite bridal designers. Read on for a special offer from Hayley Paige, exclusively for BOLI brides! A little over three years ago, the BOLI community rallied around bridal designer Hayley […]
Who says you have to keep every tradition? Try one of these alternatives to a bouquet or garter toss instead. There are plenty of wedding traditions that deserve to be upheld — wearing white dresses, walking down aisles, and including “something blue.” But as we’ve gotten older and society has grown more self-aware, some traditions […]