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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!

How to Handle Political Differences with Your In-Laws
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How to Handle Political Differences with Your In-Laws

Even when you don’t see eye to eye, there is a way to handle political differences with your in-laws. It goes without saying that this year’s presidential election was heated (to put it lightly). You may have gotten into arguments or even decided to end relationships over it. As always, you get to decide how […]

11 Best Florists on Long Island
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11 Best Florists on Long Island

Whether you are looking for unique floral arrangements or just beautiful flowers to compliment your day, each of these BOLI preferred vendors are sure to make your day special. When it’s time to start looking at florists, look no further than our BOLI preferred vendors. We have eleven of the best florists on Long Island […]

The Best Long Island Menswear Shops
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The Best Long Island Menswear Shops

Your groom and his boys will look their best, thanks to the best Long Island menswear shops! All eyes will be on you for your walk down the aisle, but shouldn’t YOU have something nice to look at too? 😉  Get your groom and his groomsmen suited up! These 4 best Long Island menswear shops […]

BOLI Loses Beloved Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in Sayville Fire
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BOLI Loses Beloved Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in Sayville Fire

Paper Doll Vintage Boutique, owned by BOLI member Dominique Maciejka, was destroyed. Sayville’s Main Street experienced a devastating fire on Friday, October 25. Many businesses were severely damaged or destroyed, including Paper Doll Vintage Boutique — a business owned by Bride of Long Island Dominique Maciejka.  “I’m okay physically, but the store is gone,” Maciejka […]

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 […]