Polling your bridesmaids will set expectations early, and save some headaches and heartbreaks in the long run. You spent HOURS on those bridesmaid proposal boxes, and your girls didn’t have to think twice before screaming “yes!” Now that you’ve got your bride tribe firmly in place, it’s time to get down to business. There are […]
The word “anniversary” now has a new meaning! But should you still celebrate your dating anniversary after you get married? It’s a date you’ll remember forever — your wedding anniversary! The years that come are sure to be filled with date nights, themed gifts, and beautiful reminders of your love for one another. But before […]
You’re bound to find the perfect gown at one of these bridal salons on Long Island. It’s finally time to go wedding dress shopping! Whether you have the designer and style picked out or you want to try on a little bit of everything, here are 17 best bridal salons on Long Island where you’ll […]
After a lengthy legal battle, Hayley Paige has reclaimed the rights to her work and name. Here’s what the future holds for one of BOLI’s favorite bridal designers. Read on for a special offer from Hayley Paige, exclusively for BOLI brides! A little over three years ago, the BOLI community rallied around bridal designer Hayley […]
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 getting married next year, and I’m the last of my friend group to do so. I’ve been a bridesmaid in all of my friends’ weddings (and […]
Sure, it’s a bummer. But you don’t have to let it ruin your plans. Wedding planning is stressful – finding vendors, managing payments, picking flowers and everything else that comes along with it (pssst – the Ring Leader app can help with ALL of this). But when it comes to your bachelorette party or shower, […]
Who says you have to keep every tradition? Try one of these alternatives to a bouquet or garter toss instead. There are plenty of wedding traditions that deserve to be upheld — wearing white dresses, walking down aisles, and including “something blue.” But as we’ve gotten older and society has grown more self-aware, some traditions […]
She will resume wedding gown design and remain at the helm of footwear brand She is Cheval After a grueling legal battle that lasted three and a half years, Hayley Paige can finally walk the aisle once more. “I am Hayley Paige!” The exuberant designer exclaimed in an Instagram reel released this morning, announcing that […]
Ditch those spreadsheets and plan your wedding with one easy-to-use app. Guest lists, vendor contracts, payment plans, seating charts, OH MY! You’ve probably created spreadsheet upon spreadsheet, not to mention all of the appointments, emails, texts and calendar reminders. But now, you can ditch the old way planning your wedding thanks to the new app […]
Even the “best” vendors may not be the right vendors for you. Here’s how to tell if a wedding vendor isn’t a good fit. Be honest — you were following a few makeup artists and venues slightly before you got that ring on your finger. And hey, that’s a GOOD thing! Now that the wedding planning […]
