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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With all of the celebrations surrounding your wedding, there are pros and cons to having a rehearsal dinner. There are so many events that lead up to your wedding day – an engagement party, a bridal shower, the bachelor and bachelorette parties – that by the time you get to the rehearsal dinner, you may […]
Should you stick to a strict budget? Or borrow money to bring your wedding visions to life? Your guest list tops 200, you want the string quartet AND the aerialists at the cocktail hour, and those main course upgrades look impossible to resist. You’ve been waiting your whole life for your wedding day, and let’s […]
Paul Lee, owner of Rivmont Bespoke, believes that the groom’s attire is almost as important as the bride’s…almost Finding “the dress” has become a pivotal rite of passage for many brides, and for good reason – it’s the gown you’ll wear at one of the most beautiful moments of your life. Such an important garment […]
Whether you are looking for unique floral arrangements or just beautiful flowers to compliment your day, each of these BOLI Preferred Vendors are sure to make your day special. Here are 7 of the best wedding florists on Long Island! When it’s time to start looking at florists, look no further than our BOLI Preferred […]
Want to hand someone else the wedding planning reins? Here are 9 of the best Long Island Wedding Planners! Some brides-to-be will bust out the spreadsheets before their fiancés even buy the ring! But if the thought of coordinating vendors, putting together timelines, and scheduling appointments is making you panic, you may want to consider […]
Get the items you want and need – WITHOUT stressing your guests. Here are 8 registry mistakes you’ll want to avoid There are two kinds of brides – the ones who can’t wait to pick out china patterns, stand mixers, and multi-use InstantPots, and the ones who’d rather forego the physical gifts for cold hard […]
