Cash is king, but it’s not without its pitfalls. Here’s how to avoid common cash wedding gift mistakes. It may be different in other parts of the country, but on Long Island, weddings mean cash gifts. Whether it’s in paper dollars or paper checks, many newlyweds leave their venues with full card boxes and soon-to-be […]
This article is sponsored by Westbury Manor, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Venue! Can you really take back a wedding invitation once it’s been given? Here are the times when it’s appropriate, and how to handle the situation. It’s likely that your guest list was one of the first major decisions of your wedding […]
BOLI Preferred Vendor Don’t Toss the Bouquet takes your wedding day florals and donates them nursing homes, hospices, and other local organizations. You spend countless hours (and countless dollars) deciding on your wedding day florals. Your bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces and accents bring color and beauty to your day, and enhance every part of your celebration. […]
In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think? Dear BOLI, I’m in my mid thirties and getting married for the second time. My first wedding when I was in my early twenties. We got divorced after about […]
This article is sponsored by Heritage House, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Here are the questions to ask for the shoe game — the super popular bridal shower event! Your bridal shower will be a highlight in your wedding planning process. But besides opening gifts (or not), munching on delicious goodies, and sipping […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Clarissa talks about planning her wedding on a budget, and how her photographer went above and beyond for her before and after the wedding. Clarissa and Kevin knew when they got engaged that they would be paying […]
While designing your own invitations can save you money, it can also be time consuming. The date is set. Your vendors are booked. The excitement is building. And now it’s time to focus on getting those invites out to all of your guests. But where to begin? You can certainly check out BOLI’s Preferred Vendor […]
After BOLI Megan got married, she wondered what to do with her wedding dress. Her decision changed two women’s lives for the better. Some of us dream of our wedding dress for years, and some scroll through social media looking for inspiration. No matter what kind of bride you are, your wedding dress will undoubtedly […]
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 […]
The renowned boudoir photographer and BOLI Diamond Award winner offers new scenes, new set ups, and a luxurious space for brides-to-be. And for a limited time, they’re offering a special unlike any other. It’s a rite of passage for many brides of Long Island: a pre-wedding boudoir shoot. While many will enter their session with […]