You’ve got exciting news! How should you tell the world? We’ll break down whether you should ‘hard launch’ or ‘soft launch’ your engagement. This article brought to you by Alli Murphy Photography, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Social media makes it easy to stay in touch with literally everyone — from distant relatives […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Jen talks about the most important things she was looking for on her wedding day. Jen and Omar got engaged at the end of 2022, but they bought a house before diving into wedding planning. With just […]
When tariffs increase on imported goods, some companies pass the extra cost onto customers. No matter your political thoughts, the reality is the increase in tariffs on imported goods from different countries – including Canada, Mexico and China – are impacting the price of everything. What is a tariff exactly? A tariff is a tax […]
Owner Jerry Scotto’s philosophy is that the guests always come first at Westbury Manor. From the moment you set foot inside Westbury Manor, you are considered part of their family. With five acres of manicured gardens and cuisine from around the world (literally!) Westbury Manor, a BOLI Preferred Venue, has it all. A Home Rich […]
Little ones are adorable, but sometimes it’s best to call in a babysitter! Here are 6 tactful ways to say “no kids at our wedding.” There’s no denying an impeccably-dressed flower girl or a precocious ring bearer will draw a few “awws” from your guests. But if you’re being really honest with yourself, you’d prefer to have […]
Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with these Long Island Wedding DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife and a rocking dance floor, […]
Welcome your guests with a hotel treat! Include these 7 items in your wedding welcome bag. You didn’t get that hotel block for nothing! Several guests on your list are traveling in for your big day, and you couldn’t be happier. While most hotels are stocked with the essentials, putting together a wedding “welcome bag” […]
Cash is king, but it’s not without its pitfalls. Here’s how to avoid common cash wedding gift mistakes. It may be different in other parts of the country, but on Long Island, weddings mean cash gifts. Whether it’s in paper dollars or paper checks, many newlyweds leave their venues with full card boxes and soon-to-be […]
This article is sponsored by Westbury Manor, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Venue! Can you really take back a wedding invitation once it’s been given? Here are the times when it’s appropriate, and how to handle the situation. It’s likely that your guest list was one of the first major decisions of your wedding […]
BOLI Preferred Vendor Don’t Toss the Bouquet takes your wedding day florals and donates them nursing homes, hospices, and other local organizations. You spend countless hours (and countless dollars) deciding on your wedding day florals. Your bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces and accents bring color and beauty to your day, and enhance every part of your celebration. […]