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Meet the BOLI Summer Soirée Vendors!
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Meet the BOLI Summer Soirée Vendors!

You partied the night away at this year’s BOLI Summer Soirée. Here are the incredible vendors who made the magic!  What a night! The 2023 BOLI Summer Soirée was an incredible evening spent making new friends, partying with chosen family, and winning some incredible prizes for your sure-to-be spectacular weddings.  As you might imagine, a […]

18 of the Best Long Island DJs
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18 of the Best Long Island DJs

Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with these DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife, you want everything to be perfect when it […]

Mrs. August: Why This BOLI Switched Venues Halfway Through Planning
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Mrs. August: Why This BOLI Switched Venues Halfway Through Planning

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Danielle Brown about how switching her venue was the best decision. Almost a year after booking their wedding venue, Danielle and Devin Brown decided to not only change their venue, but also their wedding […]

8 of the Best Long Island Wedding Bands and Musicians
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8 of the Best Long Island Wedding Bands and Musicians

Get the party started with the best Long Island wedding bands and musicians! Music plays a huge role in your wedding day – from your walk down the aisle to your first dance. And live musicians add an energy that you’d never get from a playlist on your phone! Check out the 8 best Long […]

14 of the Best Long Island Bridal Salons
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14 of the Best Long Island Bridal Salons

You’re bound to find the perfect gown at one of these Long Island bridal salons. It’s finally time! You’ve probably been dreaming about this day for a long time. It’s time to go wedding dress shopping! Whether you have the designer picked out or if you just want to try on different styles to see […]

How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech
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How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech

Taking the mic for your best girl, but don’t know where to start? Here are a few tips on how to give a great maid of honor speech You’re the bride’s right hand gal (or guy!) and you couldn’t be happier. And after the bridal shower, bachelorette, and morning-of festivities have passed, you’ll be tasked […]

10 Unique First Look Ideas
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10 Unique First Look Ideas

From pulling a prank to private letters, these fun, unique ideas will make your first look memorable. Many brides and grooms choose to have a first look on their wedding day for many reasons – to save time for photos, to calm their nerves or to have a moment just for each other. Whatever the […]

4 Reasons to Get Married on an Off-Day
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4 Reasons to Get Married on an Off-Day

Considering a Thursday wedding? Or even a TUESDAY wedding? Here are 4 reasons to get married on an off-day! There’s no denying that weekends are made for weddings – most of us are off from work and ready to party, with fewer responsibilities than we have during the week. But while choosing a Saturday or […]