The Insider Scoop

The Numbers Are In! Who Won the 2023 Brides of Long Island Diamond Awards?

While all of the BOLI preferred vendors are awesome, only a few can be crowned winners.

(Photo courtesy of Absolute Entertainment)

For the last three years, we asked you – our coveted BOLIs to vote on your favorite preferred vendors. We know it’s hard – as they are amazing, but only a few can be crowned winners in the third annual Brides of Long Island Diamond Award competition.

It’s the most coveted (OK, we think it’s the most coveted) award a vendor can receive – the Diamond Award.

There were 24 different categories that could be voted on.

And now we reveal the 2023 Brides of Long Island Diamond Winners!

Venue: Fox Hollow

Fox Hollow – Somerly Room (Photo courtesy of Silverfox Studios)

Hair and Makeup: North East Bridal

DJ & Entertainment: Absolute Entertainment

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Transportation: Allstar Limo

Photography & Videography: Silverfox Studios

First Dance Lessons: Xtreme Rhythm 

Bridal Salon: Kerianne Meehan Bridal 

Beauty Prep: Smile Bar 

Invitations & Stationery: Red Letter Day Invitations & Design 

Catering, Food Trucks & Apes: Dolce & Gelato Catering 

Honeymoon Specialists: Melissa Patane Trip Guy Travel

Jewelers: Elegant Jewelers by Mike 

Alterations & Preservation Specialists: Bridal Alterations Studio by Kirstyn

Bands & Musicians: Crossing Midnight

Boudoir Photography: Alli Murphy Boudoir

(Photo courtesy of Alli Murphy Boudior)

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Wedding Cakes & Baked Goods: Campbells Bakery

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(Photo courtesy of Campbells Bakery)

Hotel Blocks: Kleinfeld Hotel Blocks

Wedding Officiant: LI Officiant – Michele LaRosa Decor

Rentals & Accessories: East Coast Party Co.

Florist: Tom’s Towers Flowers

Wedding Planners & Day of Coordinators: Events by Shannon

Fun Extras: Don’t Toss the Bouquet

Photo Booth: LI Mirror Booth

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(Photo courtesy of Long Island Mirror Booth)

Bridal Showers, Rehearsal Dinners & Bachelorettes: The View

Mens Formal Wear: Esquire Tuxedos

But what do they win? Bragging rights as a top BOLI preferred vendor, of course!

Since its inception, Brides of Long Island has had not only the best members ever, but the most amazing, talented and beautiful preferred vendors.

Being a BOLI preferred vendor means they’ve been handpicked and vetted by members and the BOLI team. You can’t go wrong with any of the preferred vendors when planning your wedding day. And just like BOLI, our preferred vendors are part of our community and family.

Click here to see all of BOLI’s preferred vendors.

And congratulations to all of the winners!