Your wedding day has come and gone, and now it’s time to thank everyone! Here are the do’s and don’ts of writing your thank you cards Every moment of your wedding was magical, from your walk down the aisle to your last dance of the night. And one of the aspects that made it so […]
Getting to the big day is (almost) as fun as the big day itself! We asked real BOLIs “what’s the best part of planning your wedding?” Here are their responses. Whether it’s two weeks, two months, or two years out, you’ve got a laser focus on your wedding day. All of your free time has […]
Stephen Mayo, owner of BOLI Preferred Vendor Stephen Mayo Photography, believes your enjoyment and peace of mind comes down to one factor – your wedding day timeline When we think of a wedding day, our mental highlight reel includes all the fun parts – the killer moves on the dance floor, the heartfelt speeches from […]
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 […]
We love our fur babies! Here are 9 adorable ways to include pets in your wedding. The four-legged members of our family hold a super special place in our hearts, so why shouldn’t they be front and center on one of the most important days of our lives? Many popular venues have no problem allowing […]
Andrew Theodorakis, owner of BOLI Preferred Vendor Yellow House Images, believes change is on the horizon. Here’s why. “Your wedding photographer is the most important vendor you’ll hire.” It’s a common refrain heard from countless former brides and for good reason – once the vows have been said and the party has been thrown, your […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Emily Milne about making sure her vision of a whimsical wedding came true. After Emily and Doug Milne got engaged in 2021, her friends urged her to pick a venue sooner rather than later […]
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 […]
