How this Bride of Long Island created the rustic elegance of a backyard wedding, with help from her family and fiance. For some, a wedding means a catering hall, a place of worship, or maybe even a favorite restaurant. But for Gabrielle and Chris Giovinazzi, it meant celebrating a milestone in the beautiful and meaningful […]
An “adults only” wedding day? Why you might experience a bit of push back. It may be a day you’ve dreamed of for years (even before you met your fiance!), or you may have never thought about dress silhouettes, centerpieces, or first dance songs until your future spouse got down on one knee, but whatever […]
From Dishes and Roombas to Soundbars and Beer Pong Tables…and everything in between! Creating your registry can be really overwhelming. Do you go with the blue patterned dishes or the plain white? Which vacuum brand is the best? Why are you even in this Bed Bath & Beyond? You’ve lived with your fiance for 5 […]
With these amazing online options, your gal pals can pick out their favorites without leaving home! You’ve set the date, found the venue, and said “yes” to the dress! Now it’s time to round up your bridal squad and decide on their wedding wardrobe. But with one bridesmaid in Long Beach, New York and another […]
You provide the love, and this BOLI favorite will provide the festivities After the pomp and circumstance of your beautiful ceremony, it’ll be time to kick back and have a blast with your new spouse and guests! For an out-of-this-world reception with your favorite music, a photobooth, and maybe even some Wedding War Games (you […]
Keep the party going with these fun alternatives to breaking it down on the dance floor. Slowly but surely, Long Island is returning to a sense of normalcy after the devastating COVID-19 pandemic: restaurants are opening up, kids are going back to school, and gyms are dusting off their ellipticals. However, many restrictions still remain […]
In only two easy steps! Your wedding is fast approaching and you want to look amazing. Great! Here is a foolproof system to get your best body for the big day: Step One: Find a mirror. Any size will do. Step Two: Look at the stunning human being in the reflection. The kick ass curves, […]
BOLI members vent the frustrations of trying to gown shop while quarantined, and tips and tricks for storing your dress for a longer than expected wait. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countless Brides of Long Island to postpone their long awaited weddings. Vendors get rebooked, “save the new date” cards get sent out, hotel blocks […]
Why your card box may be lighter than you expected. As a born and bred Southerner, I always came to weddings armed with an articulately wrapped gift. After I made the trek up north and became a Long Islander, I couldn’t imagine that things would be any different. When I suggested to my then boyfriend […]
Can a wedding planning group help its members with more than just “I do?” Absolutely. When Brides of Long Island founder Heather Cunningham said “yes” in 2016, she felt a little lost- she was one of the first of her friends to get engaged, and she had no idea how crazy wedding planning could be. […]