Wedding planning can be stressful, so make proposing to your bridal party fun! Choosing who stands by your side as you marry the love of your life may be a simple choice. But how you ask them can be a whole other story. We here at Brides of Long Island know the stress of wedding […]
Why wait for the honeymoon to take that incredible trip? Here are 7 reasons to have a destination wedding. You loved attending your friends’ local weddings (by now you’re on a first name basis with ALL the Maitre-Ds). But if you’re really being honest with yourself, you’ve always pictured saying “I do” on a sandy […]
Calling all brides! BOLI preferred vendor Alli Murphy Photography has begun their search for boudoir models – and they want YOU. It’s no secret that wedding planning can get a little stressful. After tons of vendor meetings, dress fittings, and sweating over that seating chart, you may be longing for a decadent escape. Find just […]
Don’t just throw away your bouquet after you say I Do – think outside the box and get creative with your flowers. All the stress of wedding planning is finally over. Your day was the best day ever – from the amazing food to the packed dance floor. As you research how to store your […]
Here are the questions to ask when choosing a DJ, so you’ll have an epic reception! You’ve just said “I do,” and now it’s time to start the party! But a packed dance floor requires a lot more than your favorite Spotify playlist and some bluetooth speakers. To get (and keep) the celebration going, you’ll […]
The annual Brides of Long Island Summer Soiree, the Black and White Ball, is set for July 28. Calling all Brides of Long Island! Get ready to party at the biggest BOLI event of the year! Our annual Summer Soiree is back for 2022, and it will be filled with food, dancing and, of course, […]
Whether you’re going for an intimate backyard gathering or a mansion affair with hundreds of guests, a wedding planner will ensure your day runs smoothly. Your engagement was like a scene from your favorite rom-com, complete with the candles, romantic music, and maybe even an epic flash mob (your fiancé knows A LOT of people). […]
A Brides of Long Island blogger was convinced to do something she never thought she’d do! For anyone who has talked themselves out of doing a boudoir shoot – stop right there and just book it! Whether you call Shari at Maven Jade, Samantha at Seaweed & Diamonds, Alli at Alli Murphy Photography or Anne-Marie […]
Shop dozens of designers, snag some bridal bling, and outfit your entire “I do” crew at Fantasia Bridal’s Sample Sale You follow all the designer accounts, you have about a thousand pins on your Pinterest board, and your phone is running out of memory from all the screenshots of A-line and mermaid silhouettes. Your […]
Your photos will help you to remember one of the best days of your life! Here are 40 questions to ask when choosing your photographer – one of the most important vendors you’ll hire. As a Bride of Long Island, you’ll be interviewing a ton of vendors for your big day. From florists to DJs […]
