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The Best Long Island Wedding Content Creators
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The Best Long Island Wedding Content Creators

Want incredible social media content from your big day? Hire one of the best Long Island wedding content creators! You’re a pro at making amazing TikToks and reels, but we’re here to tell you a hard truth — on your wedding day, you’ll be WAY too busy for social media.  But that doesn’t mean you […]

Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules
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Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules

No one wants to be “that” guest. Make sure you follow these important wedding etiquette rules! We all know what big, fancy envelopes in our mailboxes mean — we’ve been invited to a wedding! If you’re currently in the middle of planning your own, attending a friend or family member’s wedding is a great way […]

Am I a Bride(smaid)zilla for Refusing to Wear a Dress?
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Am I a Bride(smaid)zilla for Refusing to Wear a Dress?

In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think? Dear BOLI, I’m a 2026 bride-to-be, but I’m also a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding early next year. That’s what I’m asking you about today. I love my […]

7 of the Most Iconic Wedding Gowns
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7 of the Most Iconic Wedding Gowns

Looking for a little dress inspo? Check out these iconic gowns from past and present. Choosing a dress for your big day can be a challenge! Do you go mermaid or A-line? Sequins or lace? Short or long? If you’re still trying to make up your mind, use some of these iconic wedding gowns from […]

XOXO: Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr Marries Former NHL Star Brad Richardson
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XOXO: Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr Marries Former NHL Star Brad Richardson

Jessica Szohr met Brad Richardson at Coachella in 2018 This isn’t just gossip, girl! Actress Jessica Szohr, featured in shows like Gossip Girl, Shameless, and The Orville, wed former NHL player Brad Richardson in Arizona on August 11, 2024. The four-day event held at Pine Canyon in Flagstaff was filled with “elegant, boho-chic” flair. “It was the most […]

Am I a Bridezilla for Not Allowing Children at my Wedding?
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Am I a Bridezilla for Not Allowing Children at my Wedding?

In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think?   Dear BOLI, My wedding is a few months away, and we just sent out our invitations. We included a line at the bottom that said “Adults-only ceremony and […]

Should You Combine Your Last Names?
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Should You Combine Your Last Names?

Take your spouses name, or keep your own? Why not blend them together! Here are some good reasons to combine your last names. Many brides of Long Island are comfortable taking their spouse’s last name, and many decide to keep their own. Some even decide that hyphenating their last names makes the most sense. However, […]

Always and Fur-ever: New York State Allows Pets as Wedding Witnesses
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Always and Fur-ever: New York State Allows Pets as Wedding Witnesses

Looking for someone to sign your marriage certificate? Pass Fido the pen! New York is among 29 states that allows pets as wedding witnesses. Our fur babies mean the world to us, so why wouldn’t we want to include them in our weddings? While photo-ops and pet-themed decor is always a great decision, now Brides […]

Am I a Bridezilla for Requiring a “Bridesmaid Aesthetic?”
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Am I a Bridezilla for Requiring a “Bridesmaid Aesthetic?”

In Brides of Long Island’s “Am I a Bridezilla?” the BOLI team weighs in on an anonymous submission asking that dreaded question. What do you think? TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of weight loss/gain Dear BOLI, My wedding is in a little over a year, and I’m so excited. I’ve been planning it since before I was […]

BOLI Preferred Vendor Announces Exciting Rebrand as Heritage House Photo
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BOLI Preferred Vendor Announces Exciting Rebrand as Heritage House Photo

A BOLI favorite gets a new name and image. Introducing Heritage House Photo,  formerly Stephen Mayo Photography Brides of Long Island have come to know Stephen Mayo as one of the best wedding photographers around, thanks to his incredible eye for detail and his honest, compelling imagery.  Now, Stephen is transforming his photography brand into […]