The ring is on your finger, and it’s time to start planning your wedding! Here’s why you should start booking your vendors. You’ve just joined the best club there is — you’re a Bride of Long Island! Congrats, beautiful BOLI. We know your wedding is going to be perfect. You may be reveling in that […]
Is “shedding for the wedding” necessary? Here’s what we think. You’re hearing it from everyone – friends, family, even the attendants at the bridal salon. The constant comments about your body and appearance, and whether you’re planning to start “shedding for the wedding” (aka, losing weight before the big day). You may have never even […]
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 […]
Celebrate your upcoming “I do’s” with these 7 unique and fun Long Island engagement party ideas The ring is on your finger, and now it’s time to party! Getting engaged is a beautiful and exciting rite of passage, and your loved ones will definitely want to celebrate. If your looking for a little inspo, we’ve […]
Jessica Ciofrone, owner and lead stylist of BOLI Preferred Vendor Bridal Rush, values connection and honesty with her brides Many brides find that choosing a hair and makeup artist is one of the hardest decisions to make. Of course you’ll want to hire someone who can fully execute your wedding day vision (if you even […]
BOLI Preferred Vendor Alli Murphy Photography is changing the bridal boudoir game for 2024. There’s a reason why brides schedule boudoir shoots before their big days: a photo album full of sultry shots can serve as a scintillating gift for their spouse. But besides being a great wedding present, many women find that their boudoir […]
Who do you love the most out of our BOLI preferred vendors? Let us know by voting in the 2024 Diamond Awards. It’s that time of year! It’s time for you – our lovely BOLIs – to vote on your favorite BOLI Preferred Vendors. We know it’s really difficult to choose just one favorite because […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, BOLI Christine talks about the special surprise her husband planned on their wedding day. A Facebook friendship turned into something more when Christine and Frank matched on the dating app Hinge. Christine says the two of them […]
As a “one-stop shop”, BOLI Preferred Vendor Stephen Mayo Photography and Effervescent Films will capture every meaningful moment of your day Your photographer is an integral part of your wedding team, responsible for capturing the beautiful images that will soon adorn your walls and photo albums. But many brides are realizing that videographers play a […]
Choosing a wedding venue can be just as important as your wedding date. When it comes to wedding planning, most brides will agree that once they have an idea of a date, the venue is the next thing to check off their list. But choosing the right venue can be stressful – most brides have […]
