Wedding trends change year after year. Check out what’s new for 2023, and what you should skip. Let’s face it, planning a wedding is stressful enough. But when you start looking at different wedding trends and what’s ‘in’ or ‘out,’ it can add on more stress. If you’re looking to add something new this year […]
While all of the BOLI preferred vendors are awesome, only a few can be crowned winners. For the last three years, we asked you – our coveted BOLIs to vote on your favorite preferred vendors. We know it’s hard – as they are amazing, but only a few can be crowned winners in the third […]
Are wedding guest dress codes a total “bridezilla” move? Or is it a way to ensure everyone looks and feels their best? Black-Tie, White-Tie, Upscale Casual – there are a million ways to say (more or less!) the same thing: show up to my wedding looking good. But does enforcing a dress code seem a […]
Looking for a wedding dress can be so exciting! But don’t forget these things while you shop. Every part of wedding planning can be exciting. But there’s something about looking for a wedding dress that sort of makes it all feel real. And when you put on your first gown – even if it’s not […]
Whether you’re engaged, newly married or married for 10 years, here’s how you can keep Valentine’s Day special. Valentine’s Day. You either love it or hate it. No matter where you are in your relationship – engaged, newlyweds or married for a while now, sometimes Valentine’s Day can get lost in the shuffle of everyday […]
Whether intimate or lavish, travel concierge Christine Earls of You and Me by the Sea brings all of your travel fantasies to life Picture it – standing with your fiancé on white sands, staring out into a pristine sea after saying “I do,” surrounded by clear blue skies, sunshine, and the love of your closest […]
Wedding planning comes with questions – lots of them! Private Planning Sessions with Jeanenne La Bella of La Bella Planners can provide the answers, guidance, and support you need. It’s a familiar timeline for any bride-to-be: there’s the unbridled excitement when your fiancé slips the ring on your finger, the exuberant joy when you share […]
Brides of Long Island founder Heather Cunningham and Admin Simone McCrorey celebrated their birthdays with a dash of creativity at a perfect spot for any Long Island bachelorette Is there anything better than having a birthday close to one of your besties? These familiar BOLI faces don’t think so! Founder Heather Cunningham (January 1) and […]
Want to look your best on the big day? These bridal beauty prep vendors have you covered. Sometimes when we’re planning our wedding, we forget one thing: to take care of ourselves! It’s so important during those stressful days to take time out for yourself. Bridal beauty prep is all part of the wedding planning […]
Here’s our advice for selecting your bridesmaids: choose people you love. Period. If there’s one thing that weddings bring out, it’s tradition. Suddenly there are tons of rules you’re expected to follow: you have to wear a white dress, you have to register for gifts, and you have to include your cousin Kaitlin in […]
