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Planning a wedding comes with a lot of questions. BOLI bloggers have the answers! The Brides of Long Island Blog tackles issues our members care about most, follows trends within the wedding industry, and provides helpful tips and tricks for making your wedding the best day ever!

5 Unique Party Favors Your Guests Will LOVE
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5 Unique Party Favors Your Guests Will LOVE

Because no one wants their favors to be left behind  What better way to show your gratitude to your guests than by sending them home the night of your wedding with personalized favors? You want the memories of your wedding day to stay with your family and friends long after the day has come and […]

CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR LONG ISLAND WEDDINGS
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CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR LONG ISLAND WEDDINGS

Keeping BOLI up to date with the latest regulations regarding your celebration.           EFFECTIVE JUNE 15th, 2021: All NY-State mandated COVID-19 restrictions are lifted across commercial and social settings. There are no further social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, social distancing guidelines, required health screenings, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, or contract tracing […]

11 Places to Take Engagement Photos on Long Island
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11 Places to Take Engagement Photos on Long Island

The Island is filled with beautiful sites to make your engagement photos special. Once you start to come down from your high of getting engaged, it’s time to start thinking about wedding planning. But why not extend that excitement a little bit with engagement photos? Usually, when you hire a photographer, they will offer engagement […]

Top 9 Places to Shop for Wedding Shoes
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Top 9 Places to Shop for Wedding Shoes

Style and comfort are key when it comes to wedding day footwear! While some may think that what’s on your feet doesn’t matter on your wedding day, others may say it’s one of the most important things you’ll put on. What is on your feet needs to be stylish and comfortable! Comfortable being the key […]

From Traditional to Non-Traditional: 10 Something Borrowed Ideas
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From Traditional to Non-Traditional: 10 Something Borrowed Ideas

Think outside the box when it comes to your something borrowed item! You’ve got your something old, something new and something blue covered – but you’re stumped on your something borrowed! While some brides may not care about this old traditional saying, others seek to find the most perfect items to have on their wedding […]

I’m Not a Bridezilla, I Just Know What I Want
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I’m Not a Bridezilla, I Just Know What I Want

Tearing down Tokyo in a white dress? Hardly – you’re making sure your wedding day vision is executed. In between marathon viewings of “Say Yes to the Dress” and “Married at First Sight,” you’ll often slip in a few episodes of “Bridezillas” just for the shock factor. And shocking it is – you cringe at […]

7 Ways to Save For Your Wedding
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7 Ways to Save For Your Wedding

The costs can add up… but so can your savings account! Congrats, you’re engaged! It’s one of the most exciting and joyful times in your life. After you’ve shown the ring to your family, friends, co-workers, and every barista at Starbucks, it will be time to get down to business and start planning. For many […]