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Always and Fur-ever: New York State Allows Pets as Wedding Witnesses
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Always and Fur-ever: New York State Allows Pets as Wedding Witnesses

Looking for someone to sign your marriage certificate? Pass Fido the pen! New York is among 29 states that allows pets as wedding witnesses. Our fur babies mean the world to us, so why wouldn’t we want to include them in our weddings? While photo-ops and pet-themed decor is always a great decision, now Brides […]

Am I a Bridezilla for Requiring a “Bridesmaid Aesthetic?”
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Am I a Bridezilla for Requiring a “Bridesmaid Aesthetic?”

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? TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of weight loss/gain Dear BOLI, My wedding is in a little over a year, and I’m so excited. I’ve been planning it since before I was […]

Should You Celebrate Your Dating Anniversary After You Get Married?
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Should You Celebrate Your Dating Anniversary After You Get Married?

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 […]

How to Tell if a Wedding Vendor Isn’t a Good Fit
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How to Tell if a Wedding Vendor Isn’t a Good Fit

Even the “best” vendors may not be the right vendors for you. Here’s how to tell if a wedding vendor isn’t a good fit. Be honest — you were following a few makeup artists and venues slightly before you got that ring on your finger. And hey, that’s a GOOD thing! Now that the wedding planning […]

Enjoy Premier Long Island Wedding Venue Pine Hollow Club – All to Yourself
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Enjoy Premier Long Island Wedding Venue Pine Hollow Club – All to Yourself

Beautiful grounds, elegant spaces, and attentive staff await you at Pine Hollow Club, where your wedding will be the sole event.  Imagine blooming gardens and greenery, meticulously-maintained Gold Coast-era architecture, and opulent event spaces that exude class and sophistication. Now imagine getting to experience these luxuries all to yourself. BOLI Preferred Vendor Pine Hollow Club […]

“The energy from your ceremony flows into the rest of your day.” NY Officiants Creates Personalized Ceremonies That Tell Your Love Story
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“The energy from your ceremony flows into the rest of your day.” NY Officiants Creates Personalized Ceremonies That Tell Your Love Story

BOLI Diamond Award Winner NY Officiants blends professionalism, personalization, and pure joy into your wedding day Your wedding ceremony is the symbolic beginning of your lives as a married couple, and the moment when all of your dreaming, planning, and preparation will be fully realized.  But your ceremony is also important because it sets the […]

Announcing the 2024 Brides of Long Island Diamond Award Winners
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Announcing the 2024 Brides of Long Island Diamond Award Winners

The votes are in! Introducing the 2024 BOLI Diamond Award winners BOLI Preferred Vendors represent the “best of the best” in our local wedding industry. These are the vendors that go above and beyond to deliver the weddings you’ve always envisioned, working tirelessly to ensure that every bride’s dream becomes reality. Even though each of […]