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What to Do if You’re Under Your Minimum
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What to Do if You’re Under Your Minimum

We expect mostly “yeses” on those RSVPs, but sometimes life gets in the way for our guests. Here’s what to do if you’re under your minimum. There’s no doubt about it – wedding planning is stressful. For many BOLIs, one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning is dealing with RSVPs. From trying to […]

‘Chilla or ‘Zilla? “Dress Code Dilemma”
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‘Chilla or ‘Zilla? “Dress Code Dilemma”

You’re a bride, and brides deserve to have the day of their dreams! But are you being too demanding in your requests? Our bloggers are here to weigh in on real BOLI submissions. “My wedding is planned for June 2023, and we’re going for a tropical, “beachy” theme. I’d like to impose a dress code […]

On One Knee: Painting a Happy Future
Proposals & I Dos

On One Knee: Painting a Happy Future

In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “On One Knee” series, we share the moment where it all begins – the proposal! This month, BOLI Cassandra Monches describes a paint night that turned into a beautiful beginning. On June 27, 2019 BOLI Cassandra Monches joined her boyfriend Gary and their friends for a creatively inspired night. […]

Mrs. September: Wedding In A Week? Not a Problem For This BOLI
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Mrs. September: Wedding In A Week? Not a Problem For This BOLI

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings! This month, we talked to BOLI Lauren Papadimas about her experience planning a wedding in a week! Most brides have over a year to plan their big day. Some have months. But for Lauren Papadimas, she had just one […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Choreograph Your First Dance
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5 Reasons Why You Should Choreograph Your First Dance

Two left feet? Not a problem if you choreograph your first dance! Everyone knows you and your future spouse will be in the spotlight on your wedding day. From the moment you walk down the aisle until the moment you leave the venue. You’re probably spending all of your planning on the little details that […]

9 Signature Fall Drinks to Warm Up Your Guests
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9 Signature Fall Drinks to Warm Up Your Guests

These cocktails will keep your guests toasty on chilly fall nights. Pumpkin spice lattes, apple crisp and so much more! Everything about fall is fantastic – right down to signature cocktails at your wedding. If your big day is during the fall months, these nine signature fall drinks are guaranteed to warm up your guests […]

Attending the 2021 BOLI Soiree? Check Out These Grand Prizes.
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Attending the 2021 BOLI Soiree? Check Out These Grand Prizes.

From a full wedding day photography package to a five-hour live band, you need to be in it to win it! Attention all Brides of Long Island members! If you’re one of the lucky ones who scored a ticket to the hottest BOLI event of the year – the annual 2021 Brides of Long Island […]

BOLI Launches Petition Urging Simplified Restrictions on Wedding Industry
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BOLI Launches Petition Urging Simplified Restrictions on Wedding Industry

]The petition urges Gov. Cuomo and elected officials to re-consider certain restrictions on hosting events. We’ve laughed with you. We’ve celebrated with you. And over the heartbreaking last year, we’ve cried with you. And now we’re fighting for you! The Brides of Long Island team has created a petition, urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ease […]