Christine McGrath

Christine is BOLI's blogger. She got married in 2018 and loves sharing bride's stories with other BOLIs.
8 Trends for 2024 Long Island Weddings
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8 Trends for 2024 Long Island Weddings

These fun trends for weddings in 2024 are sure to stand out to your wedding guests. Every bride wants their wedding to be the best day ever. And while all of your friends and family can’t wait to celebrate with you, it’s an added bonus if you can leave them talking for years to come […]

Long Island Wedding and Event Planner Dies from Cancer at 39
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Long Island Wedding and Event Planner Dies from Cancer at 39

Adina Perullo, owner of A Perfect Day Wedding Planning, leaves behind her husband Matt and two sons. The Long Island wedding community lost a member earlier this month when wedding and event planner Adina Perullo died from cancer at the age of 39. Perullo, the owner of A Perfect Day Wedding Planning, was diagnosed in […]

Mrs. August: Why This BOLI Switched Venues Halfway Through Planning
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Mrs. August: Why This BOLI Switched Venues Halfway Through Planning

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Danielle Brown about how switching her venue was the best decision. Almost a year after booking their wedding venue, Danielle and Devin Brown decided to not only change their venue, but also their wedding […]

Combining Your Finances – Everything You Need to Know
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Combining Your Finances – Everything You Need to Know

If you haven’t already, when you get engaged, you’ll want to talk about combining your finances. The dreaded money conversation. At some point in your relationship, you’re going to have it. If you haven’t had the talk during your courtship, your engagement is the time to start thinking about combining your finances. And it doesn’t […]

10 Unique First Look Ideas
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10 Unique First Look Ideas

From pulling a prank to private letters, these fun, unique ideas will make your first look memorable. Many brides and grooms choose to have a first look on their wedding day for many reasons – to save time for photos, to calm their nerves or to have a moment just for each other. Whatever the […]