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Mrs. May: How This BOLI Lucked Out With a Change of Venue
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Mrs. May: How This BOLI Lucked Out With a Change of Venue

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Emily Palleschi about how she changed her venue six months before her wedding date. When Emily Palleschi and her now-husband Jack were quarantined because he got COVID shortly after their engagement, Emily went right […]

8 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness on Your Wedding Day
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8 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness on Your Wedding Day

Your mind is filled with so much on your wedding day, so it’s important to try and be present to enjoy the day. With all the planning and preparation that goes into a wedding, it’s very common that we forget to actually enjoy the day. From worrying about the final details to remembering that you’re […]

Mrs. April: How This BOLI Incorporated Her Dogs Into Her Wedding
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Mrs. April: How This BOLI Incorporated Her Dogs Into Her Wedding

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Christine O’Mara-Fagan about why she planned her wedding early, and how she incorporated her dogs into her wedding. When Christine O’Mara-Fagan and her husband Patrick got engaged on Christmas Eve in 2020, it was […]

When Should You Choose a Dress? BOLI’s Ultimate Dress Timeline.
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When Should You Choose a Dress? BOLI’s Ultimate Dress Timeline.

From when to shop, when to decide and when to take it home, here is a guide to help navigate wedding dress shopping. Choosing a wedding dress can be just as important as choosing your wedding venue. Some brides have envisioned what dress they want to wear as they walk down the aisle, while others […]

How to Talk to Your Fiancé About Couples Counseling
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How to Talk to Your Fiancé About Couples Counseling

Speaking with a couples therapist doesn’t necessarily mean your relationship is in trouble. It’s something that may be considered taboo, as oftentimes when couples seek counseling, it’s a sign of bad things to come. But that is not necessarily true. The stress that goes on in your lives during wedding planning can be a lot […]

Mrs. March: How This DIY BOLI Wowed Her Guests
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Mrs. March: How This DIY BOLI Wowed Her Guests

In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with Alexandria Azevedo about all of the do-it-yourself things she did for her wedding. Alexandria Azevedo says her wedding planning, as well as her wedding day, all went smoothly with no issues. And as a […]

8 Trends for 2023 Weddings (and 6 Trends That Are Out!)
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8 Trends for 2023 Weddings (and 6 Trends That Are Out!)

Wedding trends change year after year. Check out what’s new for 2023, and what you should skip. Let’s face it, planning a wedding is stressful enough. But when you start looking at different wedding trends and what’s ‘in’ or ‘out,’ it can add on more stress. If you’re looking to add something new this year […]