weddings

When Should You Have an Engagement Party?
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When Should You Have an Engagement Party?

There is a sweet spot in between your engagement date and your wedding day. Congratulations! You’re engaged!. We’re sure that you’re getting a hundred questions from family and friends – when will the wedding be? Where will you have it? What about the shower? Who will be in your bridal party? Are you having an […]

11 Best Florists on Long Island
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11 Best Florists on Long Island

Whether you are looking for unique floral arrangements or just beautiful flowers to compliment your day, each of these BOLI preferred vendors are sure to make your day special. When it’s time to start looking at florists, look no further than our BOLI preferred vendors. We have eleven of the best florists on Long Island […]

Live Wedding Painting vs. Guest Illustrations – Which is Best for You?
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Live Wedding Painting vs. Guest Illustrations – Which is Best for You?

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 […]

Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules
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Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules

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 […]

23 of the Best Long Island DJs
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23 of the Best Long Island DJs

Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long with the best Long Island DJs! For some brides it’s the most important part of wedding planning – choosing the perfect DJ! From the ceremony and your walk down the aisle to your first dance as husband and wife, you’ll  want everything to be […]

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 […]

Am I a Bridezilla because my bridesmaids can’t afford my wedding?
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Am I a Bridezilla because my bridesmaids can’t afford my wedding?

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 next year, and I’m the last of my friend group to do so. I’ve been a bridesmaid in all of my friends’ weddings (and […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to Include Your Children in Your Wedding
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How to Include Your Children in Your Wedding

Yes, they can be more than just a flower girl or ring bearer! Here’s how to include your children in your wedding day Your kids are the center of your world, so it’s natural to want them there for one of the most important days of your life (aside from their birthday, of course). While […]