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34 of the Best Wedding Photographers on Long Island
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34 of the Best Wedding Photographers on Long Island

Don’t stress over choosing a photographer or videographer, BOLI has the best wedding photographers on Long Island to create wedding day memories. Your photographer and videographer aren’t just vendors, they’re the storytellers who preserve every laugh, tear and in‑between moment of your wedding day. They help shape your timeline, guide you through the flow of […]

6 “Secrets” Wedding Photographers Want You to Know
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6 “Secrets” Wedding Photographers Want You to Know

Michael Lopacki, of Michael John Photography, lets brides in on some tips to help make your wedding day perfect. From the moment you say ‘yes’ to your future spouse, the questions, phone calls and emails, vendor visits and more can get overwhelming. But there are some things that you shouldn’t have to stress about. Michael […]

Mrs. October: How This BOLI Built Her Wedding From Scratch
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Mrs. October: How This BOLI Built Her Wedding From Scratch

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Jill discusses how she had to bring in everything from food to linens to make her wedding day spectacular. When Franco proposed to Jill, she knew immediately where she wanted to have their wedding. But she also […]

How to Not Feel Awkward During Your Wedding Photos
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How to Not Feel Awkward During Your Wedding Photos

Scheduling an engagement shoot can help you shake off any awkwardness ahead of your wedding day. Wedding planning can be stressful enough. If the thought of taking wedding photos makes your stress level skyrocket, don’t worry! You’re not alone. We spoke with Michael Lopacki, owner of Michael John Photography, a BOLI preferred vendor, about how […]

Mrs. July: How This BOLI Honored Two Important Family Members
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Mrs. July: How This BOLI Honored Two Important Family Members

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Stephanie discusses why changing their original plans led to the best photos. As Stephanie and Sean were planning their April 18, 2025 wedding, they wanted to make sure that they acknowledged all of the important people in […]

6 Things to Consider When Making Your Wedding Day Timeline
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6 Things to Consider When Making Your Wedding Day Timeline

Michael Lopacki, of Michael John Photography, has tips to make sure your wedding day is perfect. With all of the planning that we do for our wedding, making sure the day goes smoothly is important. And one way to help with that is to create a wedding day timeline. This may seem like a daunting […]

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