While they may not be related by blood, step-parents can have a huge impact in your life. Here’s how to honor your step-parents during your wedding. There are certain wedding moments that every parent looks forward to sharing with their children – a father walking his daughter down the aisle, a mother dancing with her […]
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 – […]
These songs could bring a tear to your parents’ eyes during your dances. Choosing the music for your wedding might come easy. But choosing the specific songs for the special moments throughout the night might be a little harder. Sure, you may have your first dance picked out. However, when it comes to the parent […]
Don’t just throw away your bouquet after you say I Do – think outside the box and get creative with your flowers. All the stress of wedding planning is finally over. Your day was the best day ever – from the amazing food to the packed dance floor. As you research how to store your […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with BOLI Evelin Crespo about how she had to make quick decisions to plan her wedding. Evelin and Jonathan met in their senior year at Stony Brook University. Three years later, in February of 2020, […]
A Brides of Long Island blogger was convinced to do something she never thought she’d do! For anyone who has talked themselves out of doing a boudoir shoot – stop right there and just book it! Whether you call Shari at Maven Jade, Samantha at Seaweed & Diamonds, Alli at Alli Murphy Photography or Anne-Marie […]
With almost 30 years experience, Harry, of Get Your Groove On, will keep your dance floor packed. When it comes to choosing the perfect DJ for your wedding, you want to go with the best, of course. You probably want to make sure your dance floor is packed at all times, and your favorite music […]
There are plenty of ways to incorporate your favorite holiday without being creepy! Fall is a great season to have your wedding. And if you love Halloween, you’re probably trying to figure out how to incorporate your favorite holiday into your wedding day without being creepy. The key is to subtly incorporate Halloween without it […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings! This month, we spoke with BOLI Mary Kate Lively about why rain on her big day made for some great memories. Rain on your wedding day is good luck. And go with the flow Brides of Long Island member […]
You don’t have to have 10 of your besties in your bridal party to make them feel included! When it comes to picking your bridal party, you may have trouble deciding who you should include. And if you have a large girl tribe, it makes your decision even tougher if you only really want a […]
