Christine McGrath

Christine is BOLI's blogger. She got married in 2018 and loves sharing bride's stories with other BOLIs.
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 […]

7 Best Alternatives for Favors
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7 Best Alternatives for Favors

Don’t go crazy thinking up favors for guests, these alternatives could be a big hit. You have everything planned perfectly for your wedding day – flowers, music, venue, food, etc. But what about wedding favors? You might be wracking your brain trying to think of something unique that your guests won’t throw out. Did you […]

Mrs. August: Why Rainbows Made This BOLI’s Beach Wedding Special
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Mrs. August: Why Rainbows Made This BOLI’s Beach Wedding Special

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, Dominique talks about the must-haves on her wedding day. Dominique and Dylan grew up just a few towns apart on Long Island, and were on the same swim team when they were in elementary school. And even […]

How to Not Feel Awkward During Your Wedding Photos
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How to Not Feel Awkward During Your Wedding Photos

Scheduling an engagement shoot can help you shake off any awkwardness ahead of your wedding day. Wedding planning can be stressful enough. If the thought of taking wedding photos makes your stress level skyrocket, don’t worry! You’re not alone. We spoke with Michael Lopacki, owner of Michael John Photography, a BOLI preferred vendor, about how […]

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