Whether you’re engaged, newly married or married for 10 years, here’s how you can keep Valentine’s Day special. Valentine’s Day. You either love it or hate it. No matter where you are in your relationship – engaged, newlyweds or married for a while now, sometimes Valentine’s Day can get lost in the shuffle of everyday […]
Whether it is a tropical location or just a place not on Long Island, there are plenty of reasons to have a destination wedding. Yes, we know we’re the Brides of Long Island, but that doesn’t mean you have to get married on Long Island! There are some benefits of having a destination wedding. From […]
Brides of Long Island founder Heather Cunningham and Admin Simone McCrorey celebrated their birthdays with a dash of creativity at a perfect spot for any Long Island bachelorette Is there anything better than having a birthday close to one of your besties? These familiar BOLI faces don’t think so! Founder Heather Cunningham (January 1) and […]
Saying “yes” to the dress can be tough with so many gorgeous choices! Here are 6 of the most popular wedding dress silhouettes If the only mermaid you’ve ever heard of is Ariel, then you may need a little brush up on wedding dress silhouettes before you hit the bridal shops! A “silhouette” is the […]
Any New York resident 18 and older can preside over weddings, with a one-day authorization. Have you always dreamed of your beloved Aunt Susan tying your knot? You’re in luck. On Wednesday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed off on a bill that allows any New York resident over the age of 18 to […]
Here’s our advice for selecting your bridesmaids: choose people you love. Period. If there’s one thing that weddings bring out, it’s tradition. Suddenly there are tons of rules you’re expected to follow: you have to wear a white dress, you have to register for gifts, and you have to include your cousin Kaitlin in […]
Your father-daughter dance doesn’t always have to bring tears to people’s eyes. Is just the thought of dancing with your father on your wedding day bringing tears to your eyes? It doesn’t have to be sad though! Sure, you’re daddy’s little girl, but you don’t have to get that ugly cry face on such a […]
You’ve got the ring and you’re ready to go! Here are 5 reasons to have a short engagement Can we skip to the good part? From the moment your fiancé got down on one knee, you were ready to walk down the aisle and become a wife. And while your friends and family may be […]
BOLIs talk about why they canceled one of their vendors and how it worked out! Sometimes things just don’t work out the way you want them to. Whether a certain vendor was your first, second or third choice, for whatever reason it just doesn’t seem to feel right. You know deep down something is off, […]
Wedding planning comes with a lot of questions, and depending on your financial situation, one of those questions may be “should I sign a prenup?” You’ve undoubtedly signed a dozen contracts in preparation for your wedding day – vendor agreements, payment schedules, maybe even your marriage license. And as your “I do” date draws near […]