weddings

4 Reasons to Get Married on an Off-Day
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4 Reasons to Get Married on an Off-Day

Considering a Thursday wedding? Or even a TUESDAY wedding? Here are 4 reasons to get married on an off-day! There’s no denying that weekends are made for weddings – most of us are off from work and ready to party, with fewer responsibilities than we have during the week. But while choosing a Saturday or […]

Should I Take Out a Loan for My Wedding?
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Should I Take Out a Loan for My Wedding?

Should you stick to a strict budget? Or borrow money to bring your wedding visions to life?  Your guest list tops 200, you want the string quartet AND the aerialists at the cocktail hour, and those main course upgrades look impossible to resist. You’ve been waiting your whole life for your wedding day, and let’s […]

7 Best Wedding Florists on Long Island
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7 Best Wedding Florists on Long Island

Whether you are looking for unique floral arrangements or just beautiful flowers to compliment your day, each of these BOLI Preferred Vendors are sure to make your day special. Here are 7 of the best wedding florists on Long Island! When it’s time to start looking at florists, look no further than our BOLI Preferred […]

8 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness on Your Wedding Day
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8 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness on Your Wedding Day

Your mind is filled with so much on your wedding day, so it’s important to try and be present to enjoy the day. With all the planning and preparation that goes into a wedding, it’s very common that we forget to actually enjoy the day. From worrying about the final details to remembering that you’re […]

Mrs. March: How This DIY BOLI Wowed Her Guests
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Mrs. March: How This DIY BOLI Wowed Her Guests

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Alexandria Azevedo about all of the do-it-yourself things she did for her wedding. Alexandria Azevedo says her wedding planning, as well as her wedding day, all went smoothly with no issues. And as a […]

What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes
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What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes

Are wedding guest dress codes a total “bridezilla” move? Or is it a way to ensure everyone looks and feels their best? Black-Tie, White-Tie, Upscale Casual – there are a million ways to say (more or less!) the same thing: show up to my wedding looking good. But does enforcing a dress code seem a […]

“A Resort Destination on Long Island.” Atlantis Banquets & Events Has Everything You Need For the Perfect Long Island Wedding…Including Penguins
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“A Resort Destination on Long Island.” Atlantis Banquets & Events Has Everything You Need For the Perfect Long Island Wedding…Including Penguins

If you’re looking for a ‘destination wedding,’ but don’t want to travel very far, Atlantis Banquets & Events is the perfect Long Island wedding venue for you. If the thought of having a destination wedding excites you, but you love Long Island, then Atlantis Banquets & Events, a BOLI preferred vendor, is the Long Island […]