With all of the celebrations surrounding your wedding, there are pros and cons to having a rehearsal dinner. There are so many events that lead up to your wedding day – an engagement party, a bridal shower, the bachelor and bachelorette parties – that by the time you get to the rehearsal dinner, you may […]
Should you stick to a strict budget? Or borrow money to bring your wedding visions to life? Your guest list tops 200, you want the string quartet AND the aerialists at the cocktail hour, and those main course upgrades look impossible to resist. You’ve been waiting your whole life for your wedding day, and let’s […]
Paul Lee, owner of Rivmont Bespoke, believes that the groom’s attire is almost as important as the bride’s…almost Finding “the dress” has become a pivotal rite of passage for many brides, and for good reason – it’s the gown you’ll wear at one of the most beautiful moments of your life. Such an important garment […]
Want to hand someone else the wedding planning reins? Here are 9 of the best Long Island Wedding Planners! Some brides-to-be will bust out the spreadsheets before their fiancés even buy the ring! But if the thought of coordinating vendors, putting together timelines, and scheduling appointments is making you panic, you may want to consider […]
Get the items you want and need – WITHOUT stressing your guests. Here are 8 registry mistakes you’ll want to avoid There are two kinds of brides – the ones who can’t wait to pick out china patterns, stand mixers, and multi-use InstantPots, and the ones who’d rather forego the physical gifts for cold hard […]
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 […]
From a premiere Estate to a rustic vineyard, East Wind Long Island caters to whatever brides want for their wedding. When you visit East Wind Long Island, a BOLI preferred vendor, you are immediately wow’d by how beautiful the property is. From the main Inn, with its two ballrooms (that can be converted into the […]
Whether she’s going ghost, behaving badly, or just not stepping up to the plate, you may start to wonder – should I fire my bridesmaid? Yes, you know (and understand!) the saying “no one will care about your wedding more than you do.” It makes sense – it is YOUR day, after all. With that […]
Is a wedding content creator essential for your big day? It goes without saying that your photographer and videographer are incredibly important parts of your wedding day team. Think about it – once the vows have been said, the cake has been cut, and the dance floor has cooled, the one tangible reminder you’ll have […]
Owner Alicia LaGala will retire the store For many Brides of Long Island, the search for a perfect gown began and ended at local mainstay Fantasia Bridal – a 5,000 square foot space filled with popular designer gowns and passionate, professional consultants. After nearly 20 years of watching countless brides say “yes” to the dress, […]
