If wedding planning has you stressed out, put yourself first and relax with these self-care ideas. Planning a wedding can be nerve-wrecking and stressful. And when you add it to everything else you have going on in your life, you might be at your breaking point. But don’t stress girl! We’ve got you. Sometimes in […]
From household chores to date nights, these recently graduated BOLIs give their best advice. Sometimes when planning a wedding, we might lose sight of the real end goal – spending our lives with our future spouse and starting that new chapter together. Once the honeymoon is over – literally– reality kicks in and you realize […]
Whether you are crafty or not, these DIY ideas are perfect for anyone. Do you have Pinterest boards of amazing ideas for your big day? Or maybe you’re trying to save some money for other fun things for your wedding. Either way, there are so many do-it-yourself projects you can do for your wedding, the […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Gaelle Ligondé about going with her gut on her first date with Daniel Achstatter, to all of the personal touches she added to create the perfect wedding night. Gaelle Ligondé met her husband Daniel […]
Need help planning your wedding? These questions will guide your decision to choose the best planner. If the thought of planning your entire wedding is really stressing you out, there is always the option of hiring a wedding planner. Someone who will field all of those phone calls, make all of those appointments and worry […]
From friends to family, here is how to handle someone who wants to wear white to your wedding. The day has come, you’re engaged!!! As you start your wedding planning, you could run into some bumps in the road. And some of those bumps you may think you would never have to deal with. For […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with BOLI Devin Kilmetis about how she incorporated her relationship in the reception and what it meant to say their own vows during the ceremony. Bride of Long Island Devin Kilmetis grew up with her […]
For some, the officiant can make or break your ceremony. These questions will help you choose the right one. Many brides may get wrapped up in choosing décor, the perfect playlist and the food menus, among tons of other wedding things. Some may forget to focus on the officiant – the person who will actually […]
Tom joined the Scotto Brothers team at 16 years old, and the reason many brides booked the Watermill. The Brides of Long Island community is mourning the passing of Watermill General Manager Tom Lauterborn. According to Tom’s family, he passed away in his sleep June 20, 2022 at the age of 63. Tom joined the […]
If the thought of being the spotlight is making you nervous, these tips will help calm your nerves. Some people love being the center of attention, while others like to leave the spotlight for others and just stay in the background. So, if you’re a shy bride, how do you handle being the center of […]
