Not seeing eye-to-eye on the invites? Here’s how to negotiate your guest list with your parents. Your perfect wedding day vibe entails a cozy venue, a touch of DIY flare, and an intimate guest list filled with the people you love. There’s only one problem — your parents (or your in-laws) want to invite every […]
Not sure where to celebrate? Here’s how to (fairly!) split the holidays between your family and your in-laws. For many of us, the holidays mean spending quality time with our families. But if you’re recently engaged or married, you may be wondering which one of your families will get the present of your presence this […]
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 in 2025 and I’ve already begun the planning process. I’ve been with my fiancé for about 3 years, and in that time my […]
Whether you’re hosting the holiday or heading to your in-laws, these tips will help ease your stress. The holidays. They’re a joyous time of the year. But with them can bring a lot of stress. If this is your first Thanksgiving as a married couple, it’s definitely a milestone. However, it could mean your first […]
From attention-seeking in-laws and uncooperative parents, to jealous bridesmaids and even your own fiancé(!), why you might encounter a bit of bad behavior on the road to your big day. As soon as your future spouse slipped that bling on your finger, you couldn’t WAIT to tell your loved ones. Whether you hopped on the […]
