Andrew Theodorakis, owner of BOLI Preferred Vendor Yellow House Images, believes change is on the horizon. Here’s why. “Your wedding photographer is the most important vendor you’ll hire.” It’s a common refrain heard from countless former brides and for good reason – once the vows have been said and the party has been thrown, your […]
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 […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Emily Milne about making sure her vision of a whimsical wedding came true. After Emily and Doug Milne got engaged in 2021, her friends urged her to pick a venue sooner rather than later […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You can turn your wedding night into a wedding weekend getaway for you and your guests at Atlantis. If you are looking to have a fall wedding, Atlantis Banquets & Events, a BOLI preferred vendor, has it all. Centrally located in Riverhead which was named a 2023 Forbes Advisor Top 50 Best International Places to […]
Owner Michael Lopacki discusses why he loves wedding photography, and how he guarantees to make your day stress-free. When you first meet with Michael Lopacki, owner of Michael John Photography, a BOLI preferred vendor, he wants to know all about you. He wants to know about your plan for your wedding day, why you fell […]
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 […]
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 […]
