Camera shy? Here’s how to handle your wedding day if you hate being in pictures. If you’ve never been one for bathroom selfies, or you tend to hide in the back row for group pictures, your wedding day may be a bit challenging. You definitely WANT everything photographed, so you can remember all the beautiful […]
These limousine companies will make sure you show up in style on your wedding day. From unique and antique to traditional, these Long Island limousine companies have everything you’ll be looking for on your wedding day. Whether you want to make a statement when you arrive, or you just need transportation to get you to […]
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 in 2025 and I’ve already begun the planning process. I’ve been with my fiancé for about 3 years, and in that time my […]
Stephen Mayo, owner of BOLI Preferred Vendor Stephen Mayo Photography, believes your enjoyment and peace of mind comes down to one factor – your wedding day timeline When we think of a wedding day, our mental highlight reel includes all the fun parts – the killer moves on the dance floor, the heartfelt speeches from […]
You partied the night away at this year’s BOLI Summer Soirée. Here are the incredible vendors who made the magic! What a night! The 2023 BOLI Summer Soirée was an incredible evening spent making new friends, partying with chosen family, and winning some incredible prizes for your sure-to-be spectacular weddings. As you might imagine, a […]
Adina Perullo, owner of A Perfect Day Wedding Planning, leaves behind her husband Matt and two sons. The Long Island wedding community lost a member earlier this month when wedding and event planner Adina Perullo died from cancer at the age of 39. Perullo, the owner of A Perfect Day Wedding Planning, was diagnosed in […]
We love our fur babies! Here are 9 adorable ways to include pets in your wedding. The four-legged members of our family hold a super special place in our hearts, so why shouldn’t they be front and center on one of the most important days of our lives? Many popular venues have no problem allowing […]
Get the party started with the best Long Island wedding bands and musicians! Music plays a huge role in your wedding day – from your walk down the aisle to your first dance. And live musicians add an energy that you’d never get from a playlist on your phone! Check out the 8 best Long […]
Andrew Theodorakis, owner of BOLI Preferred Vendor Yellow House Images, believes change is on the horizon. Here’s why. “Your wedding photographer is the most important vendor you’ll hire.” It’s a common refrain heard from countless former brides and for good reason – once the vows have been said and the party has been thrown, your […]
If you haven’t already, when you get engaged, you’ll want to talk about combining your finances. The dreaded money conversation. At some point in your relationship, you’re going to have it. If you haven’t had the talk during your courtship, your engagement is the time to start thinking about combining your finances. And it doesn’t […]
