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Planning a wedding comes with a lot of questions. BOLI bloggers have the answers! The Brides of Long Island Blog tackles issues our members care about most, follows trends within the wedding industry, and provides helpful tips and tricks for making your wedding the best day ever!

Live Wedding Painting vs. Guest Illustrations – Which is Best for You?
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Live Wedding Painting vs. Guest Illustrations – Which is Best for You?

Trying to decide? BOLI Preferred Vendor By Brittany Branson discusses live wedding painting vs. guest illustrations, and why you might choose one over the other. There’s no doubt that your wedding day will be all about you and your fiancé, but let’s be honest – you’ll also want to throw an unforgettable party for your […]

32 of the Best Photo & Video Vendors on Long Island
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32 of the Best Photo & Video Vendors on Long Island

Don’t stress over choosing a photographer or videographer, BOLI has the best in the business to create wedding day memories. Here are 32 of the best wedding photographers on Long Island! The photographer and/or videographer is probably one of the most important vendors you will work with during your wedding. They will be documenting your […]

BOLI Preferred Venue debuts exciting transformation to The Halston
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BOLI Preferred Venue debuts exciting transformation to The Halston

This Anthony Scotto restaurant was formerly known as Bijou The name “Scotto” has a long history of excellence with Brides of Long Island.  For over five decades, Anthony Scotto who is the founder of Anthony Scotto Restaurants and the leader and visionary behind Scotto Brothers Caterers, has been providing our community with some of the […]

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 […]

Planning an Outdoor Wedding? Don’t Make These Mistakes
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Planning an Outdoor Wedding? Don’t Make These Mistakes

Here are a few tips to make sure your outdoor wedding goes smoothly. Whether your outdoor wedding will be in your backyard or another location, there are a lot of things you should keep in mind during your planning process. From lacking a weather back-up plan to not having enough seating, don’t make these common […]

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 […]

What to Do When Your Guests Don’t RSVP
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What to Do When Your Guests Don’t RSVP

It can be frustrating when people aren’t responding as your RSVP date gets closer. Putting together your guest list is stressful enough, but when those guests don’t RSVP in a timely fashion, it can make you want to pull your hair out. The many things you’ll need to address when wedding planning might distract you […]