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 […]
In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “Miss” series, we profile some of our members’ incredible bridal showers! This month, we talked to Dhalia Puri Ortiz about an Indian inspired shower that both celebrated her present and honored her roots. If the past two years of pandemic wedding planning have taught Brides of Long Island anything, […]
In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “Miss” series, we profile some of our members’ incredible bridal showers. This month, Deanna Braun Lepage remembers her autumn-filled celebration. The changing leaves, the brewing cider, and the crisper temperatures of October mean more time to cozy up with the ones you love. For BOLI Deanna Braun Lepage, the […]
In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “Miss” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable bridal showers. This month, we talked to BOLI Janel Arbasto about what it’s like to live “La Vie en Rosé.” Summer is a season for celebrations, and for Bride of Long Island Janel Arbasto, the summer months will always hold […]
From attention-seeking in-laws and uncooperative parents, to jealous bridesmaids and even your own fiancé(!), why you might encounter a bit of bad behavior on the road to your big day. As soon as your future spouse slipped that bling on your finger, you couldn’t WAIT to tell your loved ones. Whether you hopped on the […]
