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BOLI Loses Beloved Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in Sayville Fire
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BOLI Loses Beloved Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in Sayville Fire

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 […]

Should You Celebrate Your Dating Anniversary After You Get Married?
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Should You Celebrate Your Dating Anniversary After You Get Married?

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 […]

5 Alternatives to a Bouquet or Garter Toss
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5 Alternatives to a Bouquet or Garter Toss

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 […]

What to do the Week of Your Wedding
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What to do the Week of Your Wedding

Seven days until you’re a “Mrs.”? Don’t stress! Here’s what to do the week of your wedding. Remember when you booked your venue and thought, “that date is so far away”? Time certainly flies when you’re having fun, and now that you’ve primped, planned and celebrated, the day you’ve been waiting for is (almost) here.  […]

Enjoy Premier Long Island Wedding Venue Pine Hollow Club – All to Yourself
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Enjoy Premier Long Island Wedding Venue Pine Hollow Club – All to Yourself

Beautiful grounds, elegant spaces, and attentive staff await you at Pine Hollow Club, where your wedding will be the sole event.  Imagine blooming gardens and greenery, meticulously-maintained Gold Coast-era architecture, and opulent event spaces that exude class and sophistication. Now imagine getting to experience these luxuries all to yourself. BOLI Preferred Vendor Pine Hollow Club […]

Just Engaged? Why You Should Start Booking Your Vendors (Like, Now)
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Just Engaged? Why You Should Start Booking Your Vendors (Like, Now)

The ring is on your finger, and it’s time to start planning your wedding! Here’s why you should start booking your vendors.  You’ve just joined the best club there is — you’re a Bride of Long Island! Congrats, beautiful BOLI. We know your wedding is going to be perfect. You may be reveling in that […]

11 of the Best Rental and Decor Vendors for Long Island Weddings
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11 of the Best Rental and Decor Vendors for Long Island Weddings

Your decor makes a difference! Here are 11 of the best rental and decor vendors for Long Island weddings Your venue may be spectacular, but it’s your decor choices that will bring your wedding to life! Whether you want a light and whimsical look or a dark and sophisticated palate, these passionate professionals can bring […]

51 Items to Pack in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
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51 Items to Pack in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Be prepared for anything on your big day! Here are 51 items to pack in your wedding day emergency kit Your wedding day will be gorgeous no matter what happens. But, real talk: with all the moving parts, pieces, and people that have to be at the right place at the right time, it’s inevitable […]