Paper Doll Vintage Boutique, owned by BOLI member Dominique Maciejka, was destroyed. Sayville’s Main Street experienced a devastating fire on Friday, October 25. Many businesses were severely damaged or destroyed, including Paper Doll Vintage Boutique — a business owned by Bride of Long Island Dominique Maciejka. “I’m okay physically, but the store is gone,” Maciejka […]
Trying to decide? BOLI Preferred Vendor By Brittany Branson discusses live wedding painting vs. guest illustrations, and why you might choose one over the other. There’s no doubt that your wedding day will be all about you and your fiancé, but let’s be honest – you’ll also want to throw an unforgettable party for your […]
According to People, David Jones traveled by car and then foot through Hurricane Helene storm debris. Nothing would stop David Jones from walking his daughter, Elizabeth, down the aisle – not even a hurricane. Jones told People that after he weathered Hurricane Helene at home in South Carolina, he was determined to get to his […]
This Anthony Scotto restaurant was formerly known as Bijou The name “Scotto” has a long history of excellence with Brides of Long Island. For over five decades, Anthony Scotto who is the founder of Anthony Scotto Restaurants and the leader and visionary behind Scotto Brothers Caterers, has been providing our community with some of the […]
Want incredible social media content from your big day? Hire one of the best Long Island wedding content creators! You’re a pro at making amazing TikToks and reels, but we’re here to tell you a hard truth — on your wedding day, you’ll be WAY too busy for social media. But that doesn’t mean you […]
No one wants to be “that” guest. Make sure you follow these important wedding etiquette rules! We all know what big, fancy envelopes in our mailboxes mean — we’ve been invited to a wedding! If you’re currently in the middle of planning your own, attending a friend or family member’s wedding is a great way […]
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 a 2026 bride-to-be, but I’m also a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding early next year. That’s what I’m asking you about today. I love my […]
Here are a few tips to make sure your outdoor wedding goes smoothly. Whether your outdoor wedding will be in your backyard or another location, there are a lot of things you should keep in mind during your planning process. From lacking a weather back-up plan to not having enough seating, don’t make these common […]
It can be frustrating when people aren’t responding as your RSVP date gets closer. Putting together your guest list is stressful enough, but when those guests don’t RSVP in a timely fashion, it can make you want to pull your hair out. The many things you’ll need to address when wedding planning might distract you […]
Jessica Szohr met Brad Richardson at Coachella in 2018 This isn’t just gossip, girl! Actress Jessica Szohr, featured in shows like Gossip Girl, Shameless, and The Orville, wed former NHL player Brad Richardson in Arizona on August 11, 2024. The four-day event held at Pine Canyon in Flagstaff was filled with “elegant, boho-chic” flair. “It was the most […]
