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 […]
In addition to diamond shape, you should also consider the cut, color, clarity and carat. Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you tell which one is right for you? Besides looking at diamond shape, you should also consider the cut, color, clarity and carat of the diamond you’re interested in. Diamond […]
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, My wedding is a few months away, and we just sent out our invitations. We included a line at the bottom that said “Adults-only ceremony and […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Stefanie talks about who she relied on as she planned her wedding from Florida. When Stefanie and Jacob started dating in their senior year at Hofstra University, she never thought she’d be living in Florida – let […]
With an award-winning executive chef, the food at The Lannin is out of this world. As couples start touring venues for their wedding day, oftentimes a delicious menu is at the top of their ‘must-have’ lists. Is the food good? What are the cocktail hour options? What is unique about their dishes? With award-winning executive […]
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 […]
There are other ways to include your sister if you choose another maid of honor. Choosing your bridal party is a big decision. And when it comes to choosing your maid of honor, you’re going to look to your nearest and dearest, as this will be your ‘person’ throughout wedding planning. But you’re probably asking […]
A BOLI favorite gets a new name and image. Introducing Heritage House Photo, formerly Stephen Mayo Photography Brides of Long Island have come to know Stephen Mayo as one of the best wedding photographers around, thanks to his incredible eye for detail and his honest, compelling imagery. Now, Stephen is transforming his photography brand into […]
