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 […]
Say “I do” surrounded by natural beauty at Swan Club on the Harbor, the charming and newly updated Roslyn estate. One of the major perks to being a Bride of Long Island is the majestic scenery that surrounds us at every turn. And one of the most beautiful spots on the island is the stunning […]
It may be a party, but it’s not a free-for-all! How to handle unanticipated “plus one” requests. You spend months agonizing over your guest list – can your venue handle it if everyone comes? Should I invite my cousin with all four of her children under 8 (bless her soul)? Where can I sit my […]
You’ve got the old, the new, and the borrowed – try one of these ideas to fill that cobalt-hued requirement! Jewelry A pair of sapphire earrings, an aquamarine bracelet, or a blue topaz necklace can add a sparkly and stunning accent to your wedding day ensemble. Flowers Whether your bouquet is filled to the brim […]
From attention-seeking in-laws and uncooperative parents, to jealous bridesmaids and even your own fiancé(!), why you might encounter a bit of bad behavior on the road to your big day. As soon as your future spouse slipped that bling on your finger, you couldn’t WAIT to tell your loved ones. Whether you hopped on the […]
Keeping BOLI up to date with the latest regulations regarding your celebration. EFFECTIVE JUNE 15th, 2021: All NY-State mandated COVID-19 restrictions are lifted across commercial and social settings. There are no further social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, social distancing guidelines, required health screenings, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, or contract tracing […]
Tearing down Tokyo in a white dress? Hardly – you’re making sure your wedding day vision is executed. In between marathon viewings of “Say Yes to the Dress” and “Married at First Sight,” you’ll often slip in a few episodes of “Bridezillas” just for the shock factor. And shocking it is – you cringe at […]
Tips to take your wedding from big and booming to small and intimate As 2020 begins to wind down, COVID-19 is still on the forefront of many Long Islanders’ minds. While we’ve started to see some normalcy creep back into our lives (no more waiting on lines to go inside Target!!), most of the pandemic’s […]
