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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? Dear BOLI, I’m in my mid thirties and getting married for the second time. My first wedding when I was in my early twenties. We got divorced after about […]
This article is sponsored by Heritage House, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Here are the questions to ask for the shoe game — the super popular bridal shower event! Your bridal shower will be a highlight in your wedding planning process. But besides opening gifts (or not), munching on delicious goodies, and sipping […]
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 […]
Get the items you want and need – WITHOUT stressing your guests. Here are 8 registry mistakes you’ll want to avoid There are two kinds of brides – the ones who can’t wait to pick out china patterns, stand mixers, and multi-use InstantPots, and the ones who’d rather forego the physical gifts for cold hard […]
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 […]
Tired of the same old wishing well shower at a restaurant or your mom’s house? These unique ideas are sure to keep your guests talking. Whether you are planning your own bridal shower, or someone else is (ie. your bride tribe or mother), it doesn’t have to be a traditional gathering where everyone “oohs and […]
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! […]
Planning a wedding? You’re bound to hear a few pieces of advice – and some of it you should totally ignore! Here are even more of the biggest wedding myths busted. From even bridal party numbers to recouping wedding expenses, we’ve busted a fair amount of the biggest wedding myths. But there are plenty more […]