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23 of the Best Long Island DJs
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23 of the Best Long Island DJs

Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with the best Long Island DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife, you’ll  want everything to be […]

17 Best Bridal Salons on Long Island
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17 Best Bridal Salons on Long Island

You’re bound to find the perfect gown 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 Island where you’ll […]

5 Alternatives to a Bouquet or Garter Toss
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5 Alternatives to a Bouquet or Garter Toss

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 […]

10 Unique First Look Ideas
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10 Unique First Look Ideas

From pulling a prank to private letters, these fun, unique ideas will make your first look memorable. Many brides and grooms choose to have a first look on their wedding day for many reasons – to save time for photos, to calm their nerves or to have a moment just for each other. Whatever the […]

24 Bachelorette Party Ideas on Long Island
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24 Bachelorette Party Ideas on Long Island

You don’t have to travel far to have a great time with your squad. Girl, this is your chance to get as crazy or as low key as you want. It’s time to spend with your squad to unwind and let loose (or relax), as the days to your wedding start to get into the […]

16 Unique Bridal Shower Ideas
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16 Unique Bridal Shower Ideas

Tired of the same old wishing well shower at a restaurant or your mom’s house? These unique ideas are sure to keep your guests talking. Whether you are planning your own bridal shower, or someone else is (ie. your bride tribe or mother), it doesn’t have to be a traditional gathering where everyone “oohs and […]

4 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Fiancé
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4 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Fiancé

Stumped for Valentine’s day? Take a look at these unique gift ideas!   Your fiancé gave you one of the best gifts you’ll ever receive – that stunning bling on your finger! You may feel like anything you give pales in comparison to that shiny rock, but don’t worry – with Valentine’s Day just on […]

39 Questions to Ask When Touring a Venue
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39 Questions to Ask When Touring a Venue

Ask these important questions while taking venue tours to help make your decision easier. You’re engaged!!! Once you come down from that engagement high – OK maybe not down completely – but once you can wrap your head around the fact that you’re getting married, it’s time to start planning. As any BOLI will tell […]