You danced, you dined, you sparkled! Now, meet the vendors who made the magic happen. We’ll be honest — we’re still pulling sparkles out of our hair! This year’s Summer Soirée was one for the record books, and we’re thrilled to have met and mingled with so many beautiful brides from our community. Now that we’ve all […]
This article brought to you by Silverfox Studios, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor Swindell and his wife Courtney held a Nashville bash ten days after they said ‘I do’ in front of family members. Country music star Cole Swindell and his new bride Courtney celebrated their wedding throughout the month of June! […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Nikki talks about a special moment with her father, as well as a Stonebridge Country Club staff member who made her wedding day perfect. A little competition led to a love connection for Nikki and Tim. Over […]
Polling your bridesmaids will set expectations early, and save some headaches and heartbreaks in the long run. You spent HOURS on those bridesmaid proposal boxes, and your girls didn’t have to think twice before screaming “yes!” Now that you’ve got your bride tribe firmly in place, it’s time to get down to business. There are […]
The word “anniversary” now has a new meaning! But should you still celebrate your dating anniversary after you get married? It’s a date you’ll remember forever — your wedding anniversary! The years that come are sure to be filled with date nights, themed gifts, and beautiful reminders of your love for one another. But before […]
You’re bound to find the perfect gown or bridesmaids’ dresses at one of these bridal salons on Long Island. It’s finally time to go wedding dress shopping! Whether you have the designer and style picked out or you want to try on a little bit of everything, here are 17 best bridal salons on Long […]
After a lengthy legal battle, Hayley Paige has reclaimed the rights to her work and name. Here’s what the future holds for one of BOLI’s favorite bridal designers. Read on for a special offer from Hayley Paige, exclusively for BOLI brides! A little over three years ago, the BOLI community rallied around bridal designer Hayley […]
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 getting married next year, and I’m the last of my friend group to do so. I’ve been a bridesmaid in all of my friends’ weddings (and […]
Sure, it’s a bummer. But you don’t have to let it ruin your plans. Wedding planning is stressful – finding vendors, managing payments, picking flowers and everything else that comes along with it (pssst – the Ring Leader app can help with ALL of this). But when it comes to your bachelorette party or shower, […]
Who says you have to keep every tradition? Try one of these alternatives to a bouquet or garter toss instead. There are plenty of wedding traditions that deserve to be upheld — wearing white dresses, walking down aisles, and including “something blue.” But as we’ve gotten older and society has grown more self-aware, some traditions […]