Ready to pop the question? Here are a few ways to make your proposal special. BOLI, this one is for your future spouse 😉 You’ve been wanting to propose for a while, and you want to make it special. Getting on one knee is great and everything, but you really want to wow your (hopefully) […]
Choosing the right wedding officiant can make or break your ceremony. If you’re not getting married in a religious institution, you may need to find an officiant who can legally marry you. Choosing the right wedding officiant can be tough, as they will set the pace for your ceremony and the start of your wedding. […]
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. […]
Presented in partnership with Kleinfeld Bridal, Tornai’s “Kintsugi” features bold looks inspired by the beauty of imperfection. On October 14th, renowned bridal designer Pnina Tornai debuted her latest couture collection, Kintsugi, with a runway show at New York Bridal Fashion Week. Taking inspiration from the Japanese word meaning “golden joinery,” Kintsugi reflects Tornai’s beliefs that “through […]
Fine china? Forget it! Here are 6 things you don’t have to include in your registry anymore (despite what your parents and grandparents think!) Wedding registries used to have a very specific purpose — providing a newlywed couple with everything they’d need to start a home. Let’s be real, though. It’s 2025, and many of […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Jill discusses how she had to bring in everything from food to linens to make her wedding day spectacular. When Franco proposed to Jill, she knew immediately where she wanted to have their wedding. But she also […]
This article is brought to you by Michael John Photography, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Honeymoons are great, but should you swap it for an ‘earlymoon’? Some brides of Long Island are more excited for their honeymoon than they are for their wedding. And hey, what’s not to be excited about? You get […]
This article is sponsored by The Glenmar Studio, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Give your guests something “extra” to talk about! Here are 14 fun extras for your Long Island wedding. We all know everyone is excited to celebrate you and your fiancé on your big day. But wouldn’t it be cool to […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Carol-Anne about how her experience in a wedding band helped to shape her wedding. Carol-Anne and Rob met while playing in a wedding band, so when it came time for their own wedding, they […]
This article brought to you by Absolute Entertainment, a BOLI Preferred Vendor! These tips will help you write your own unique and special wedding vows. If you’re looking to bring more of you and your spouse into your wedding ceremony, you might want to consider writing your own wedding vows. While that might seem […]