The catering industry rallied to urge Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow larger gatherings. COVID-19 shut down the country in March. And as Long Island went through the reopening phases after months of being closed, one industry seems to still be on pause – the wedding industry! This is causing unnecessary stress on brides, and forcing […]
Keep the party going with these fun alternatives to breaking it down on the dance floor. Slowly but surely, Long Island is returning to a sense of normalcy after the devastating COVID-19 pandemic: restaurants are opening up, kids are going back to school, and gyms are dusting off their ellipticals. However, many restrictions still remain […]
Newlyweds have more options today than ever before We all know that there are many decisions to make while planning a wedding. From dresses, to flowers, to invitation design and seating arrangements. But what happens when the wedding comes and goes? What decisions are left to be made after the big day is over? The […]
Other ways to celebrate each other without breaking the bank. Bridesmaids gifts? Check. Groomsmen gifts? Check. Parents gifts? Check. My soon-to-be husband’s gift? Nope. Whether you have help paying for your wedding or you’re paying for it yourself, there’s no doubt when it comes time to buy gifts for others, you’re probably tapped out. So, […]
In only two easy steps! Your wedding is fast approaching and you want to look amazing. Great! Here is a foolproof system to get your best body for the big day: Step One: Find a mirror. Any size will do. Step Two: Look at the stunning human being in the reflection. The kick ass curves, […]
The wedding industry took a hit with COVID-19, including this well known wedding boutique shop. As COVID-19 put lives on hold in 2020, it struck the wedding industry especially hard. From venues and vendors, to the boutique shop in Bohemia that many brides have come to rely on. Wedding Warehouse will be closing at the […]
BOLI members vent the frustrations of trying to gown shop while quarantined, and tips and tricks for storing your dress for a longer than expected wait. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countless Brides of Long Island to postpone their long awaited weddings. Vendors get rebooked, “save the new date” cards get sent out, hotel blocks […]
Why your card box may be lighter than you expected. As a born and bred Southerner, I always came to weddings armed with an articulately wrapped gift. After I made the trek up north and became a Long Islander, I couldn’t imagine that things would be any different. When I suggested to my then boyfriend […]
Something old, something new, something recycled thanks to you! One of the greatest truths about a wedding is that it marks the beginning of an exciting new stage of life. A wedding requires a ton of planning and organizing of items to ensure that everything is exactly as you wish it to be on your […]
Can a wedding planning group help its members with more than just “I do?” Absolutely. When Brides of Long Island founder Heather Cunningham said “yes” in 2016, she felt a little lost- she was one of the first of her friends to get engaged, and she had no idea how crazy wedding planning could be. […]
