There are other ways to include your sister if you choose another maid of honor. Choosing your bridal party is a big decision. And when it comes to choosing your maid of honor, you’re going to look to your nearest and dearest, as this will be your ‘person’ throughout wedding planning. But you’re probably asking […]
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 […]
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 […]
The big day has finally arrived! Make the start of it special with these 7 ideas for your wedding morning All the planning and prep has lead you to this moment — your wedding day! Now all that’s left to do is get ready, walk down the aisle, and have the best celebration ever. The […]
Whether she’s going ghost, behaving badly, or just not stepping up to the plate, you may start to wonder – should I fire my bridesmaid? Yes, you know (and understand!) the saying “no one will care about your wedding more than you do.” It makes sense – it is YOUR day, after all. With that […]
Jeanine LeClair and the passionate artists of Genie Artistry value connection, communication, and inclusivity. Every bride wants to look their best on the big day, but the idea of “best” is beautifully different for everyone that walks down the aisle. Some want a look that’s big and bold, some want sleek and elegant, and others […]
Here’s our advice for selecting your bridesmaids: choose people you love. Period. If there’s one thing that weddings bring out, it’s tradition. Suddenly there are tons of rules you’re expected to follow: you have to wear a white dress, you have to register for gifts, and you have to include your cousin Kaitlin in […]
Have fun with your besties with these photos on your wedding day. There are so many must-have photos when it comes to your wedding day. After family group shots and standard couple photos, it might be easy for you to forget to have fun with your bride tribe. When you meet with your photographer to […]
Wedding planning comes with plenty of unsolicited advice, and a lot of it is way off the mark. Here are 3 more of the biggest wedding myths that we’re happy to bust. It’s a given that everyone in your life – from your mother to your best friend to your neighbor down the block – […]
Wedding planning can be stressful, so make proposing to your bridal party fun! Choosing who stands by your side as you marry the love of your life may be a simple choice. But how you ask them can be a whole other story. We here at Brides of Long Island know the stress of wedding […]
