In addition to diamond shape, you should also consider the cut, color, clarity and carat. Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you tell which one is right for you? Besides looking at diamond shape, you should also consider the cut, color, clarity and carat of the diamond you’re interested in. Diamond […]
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, My wedding is a few months away, and we just sent out our invitations. We included a line at the bottom that said “Adults-only ceremony and […]
Take your spouses name, or keep your own? Why not blend them together! Here are some good reasons to combine your last names. Many brides of Long Island are comfortable taking their spouse’s last name, and many decide to keep their own. Some even decide that hyphenating their last names makes the most sense. However, […]
The Lombardi family owns several restaurants and catering halls, including Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The matriarch of the Mamma Lombardi’s Restaurant Group passed away on July 25, 2024 at the age of 92, according to her family. Michelina, affectionately known as Mamma Lombardi, was a mother of eight, as well as a beloved grandmother and […]
Looking for someone to sign your marriage certificate? Pass Fido the pen! New York is among 29 states that allows pets as wedding witnesses. Our fur babies mean the world to us, so why wouldn’t we want to include them in our weddings? While photo-ops and pet-themed decor is always a great decision, now Brides […]
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? TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of weight loss/gain Dear BOLI, My wedding is in a little over a year, and I’m so excited. I’ve been planning it since before I was […]
There are other ways to include your sister if you choose another maid of honor. Choosing your bridal party is a big decision. And when it comes to choosing your maid of honor, you’re going to look to your nearest and dearest, as this will be your ‘person’ throughout wedding planning. But you’re probably asking […]
A BOLI favorite gets a new name and image. Introducing Heritage House Photo, formerly Stephen Mayo Photography Brides of Long Island have come to know Stephen Mayo as one of the best wedding photographers around, thanks to his incredible eye for detail and his honest, compelling imagery. Now, Stephen is transforming his photography brand into […]
You danced, you dined, you sparkled! Now, meet the vendors who made the magic happen. We’ll be honest — we’re still pulling sparkles out of our hair! This year’s Summer Soirée was one for the record books, and we’re thrilled to have met and mingled with so many beautiful brides from our community. Now that we’ve all […]
Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with the best Long Island DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife, you’ll want everything to be […]
