Christine McGrath

Christine is BOLI's blogger. She got married in 2018 and loves sharing bride's stories with other BOLIs.
Mrs. November: How This BOLI Brought Sophisticated Glam Into Her Wedding
Proposals & I Dos

Mrs. November: How This BOLI Brought Sophisticated Glam Into Her Wedding

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Victoria Elizabeth about working with her friends to bring her glam wedding to life. Victoria Elizabeth, founder of BOLI Preferred Vendor Victoria Elizabeth Official, has spent her career making brides look their very best […]

BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Wedding Officiants
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BOLI’s Favorite Long Island Wedding Officiants

Choosing the right wedding officiant can make or break your ceremony. Here are our favorite Long Island wedding officiants. If you’re not getting married in a religious institution, you may need to find an officiant who can legally marry you. Choosing the right wedding officiant can be tough, as they will set the pace for […]

6 “Secrets” Wedding Photographers Want You to Know
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6 “Secrets” Wedding Photographers Want You to Know

Michael Lopacki, of Michael John Photography, lets brides in on some tips to help make your wedding day perfect. From the moment you say ‘yes’ to your future spouse, the questions, phone calls and emails, vendor visits and more can get overwhelming. But there are some things that you shouldn’t have to stress about. Michael […]

7 Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Nassau County
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7 Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Nassau County

Nassau County is filled with beautiful sites to make your engagement photos special. Once you start to come down from your high of getting engaged, it will be time to start thinking about wedding planning. Why not extend that excitement a little bit with engagement photos? Usually, when you hire a photographer, they will offer […]

Mrs. October: How This BOLI Built Her Wedding From Scratch
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Mrs. October: How This BOLI Built Her Wedding From Scratch

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Jill discusses how she had to bring in everything from food to linens to make her wedding day spectacular. When Franco proposed to Jill, she knew immediately where she wanted to have their wedding. But she also […]

14 Fun Extras for Your Wedding
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14 Fun Extras for Your Wedding

This article is sponsored by The Glenmar Studio, a Brides of Long Island Preferred Vendor! Give your guests something “extra” to talk about! Here are 14 fun extras for your Long Island wedding.  We all know everyone is excited to celebrate you and your fiancé on your big day. But wouldn’t it be cool to […]

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
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How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

This article brought to you by Absolute Entertainment, a BOLI Preferred Vendor!   These tips will help you write your own unique and special wedding vows. If you’re looking to bring more of you and your spouse into your wedding ceremony, you might want to consider writing your own wedding vows. While that might seem […]