Christine McGrath

6 of the Best Long Island Limousine Companies
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6 of the Best Long Island Limousine Companies

These limousine companies will make sure you show up in style on your wedding day. From unique and antique to traditional, these Long Island limousine companies have everything you’ll be looking for on your wedding day. Whether you want to make a statement when you arrive, or you just need transportation to get you to […]

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 […]

Should I Have a Rehearsal Dinner? And Who Should I Invite?
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Should I Have a Rehearsal Dinner? And Who Should I Invite?

With all of the celebrations surrounding your wedding, there are pros and cons to having a rehearsal dinner. There are so many events that lead up to your wedding day – an engagement party, a bridal shower, the bachelor and bachelorette parties – that by the time you get to the rehearsal dinner, you may […]

Mesdames June: These BOLIs Made It a Priority to Soak in the Day
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Mesdames June: These BOLIs Made It a Priority to Soak in the Day

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Marianne and Jessica Sheehan-Bell about how taking moments to soak in the day was a top priority to them. Most graduated BOLIs will tell you that taking some quiet time – just you and […]