This article is sponsored by Westbury Manor, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Venue! Unfortunately, RSVPs aren’t that simple We all look at our guess list and make predictions on who will actually make it. Aunt Susan and Uncle Jim? Definite yeses. That old sorority sister you’re only inviting because you feel obligated? Probably not. […]
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 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 […]
Here are a few tips to make sure your outdoor wedding goes smoothly. Whether your outdoor wedding will be in your backyard or another location, there are a lot of things you should keep in mind during your planning process. From lacking a weather back-up plan to not having enough seating, don’t make these common […]
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 […]
Even the “best” vendors may not be the right vendors for you. Here’s how to tell if a wedding vendor isn’t a good fit. Be honest — you were following a few makeup artists and venues slightly before you got that ring on your finger. And hey, that’s a GOOD thing! Now that the wedding planning […]
Beautiful grounds, elegant spaces, and attentive staff await you at Pine Hollow Club, where your wedding will be the sole event. Imagine blooming gardens and greenery, meticulously-maintained Gold Coast-era architecture, and opulent event spaces that exude class and sophistication. Now imagine getting to experience these luxuries all to yourself. BOLI Preferred Vendor Pine Hollow Club […]
BOLI Diamond Award Winner NY Officiants blends professionalism, personalization, and pure joy into your wedding day Your wedding ceremony is the symbolic beginning of your lives as a married couple, and the moment when all of your dreaming, planning, and preparation will be fully realized. But your ceremony is also important because it sets the […]