You’ve walked the aisle, said your vows, and enjoyed an amazing party. But does everything change after the wedding is over? There’s a reason your wedding day is considered a “milestone” – it’s the first day in a lifetime that you’ll spend as a wife. And while most of your brain power has probably been […]
Yes, your “last fling before the ring” should be a fun (maybe even raucous!) event. But it shouldn’t violate the trust of your partner, or put your relationship on unstable ground. Here’s how to set appropriate expectations and boundaries for bachelor and bachelorette parties. When you think of bachelor or bachelorette parties, a few images […]
Staying at a hotel the night before your wedding? Make sure you have these items in your overnight bag. As if you don’t have enough to worry about the few days leading up to your wedding – If you’re staying in a hotel the night before the big day, you need to worry about packing!! […]
It doesn’t matter how many people before you did something, if you don’t want to do it, that’s OK. As if wedding planning wasn’t stressful enough, when you throw in everyone else’s opinions on what you should and shouldn’t do, it can be enough to make you want to throw in the towel and elope […]
Waiting a while for that walk down the aisle? Great idea! Here are 5 reasons to have a long engagement. As soon as you saw that diamond on your finger, you wanted to fast forward to the good part: the walk down the aisle, the first kiss as Mr. and Mrs., and the epic party! […]
Choosing the right wedding officiant can make or break your ceremony. These days just about everyone can get ordained online and marry you and your significant other – except on Long Island! This means if you’re not getting married in a religious institution, you’ll need to find an officiant who can legally marry you. And […]
Alex Valerie had been a Bride of Long Island for four years On Sunday August 21st, Bride of Long Island member Alexandria Valerie lost her brave battle against ovarian cancer. She was 30 years old. Alex had been a member of BOLI since 2018, when she and her now-wife Chelsea got engaged. Founder Heather Cunningham, […]
A good party doesn’t have to include gallons of booze and wicked hangovers! Here are 10 bachelorette ideas that don’t involve alcohol. It’s your last fling before the ring, and you can’t wait to gather your best girls to celebrate! While plenty of bachelorette plans revolve around the idea of getting…well, let’s just call it […]
If wedding planning has you stressed out, put yourself first and relax with these self-care ideas. Planning a wedding can be nerve-wrecking and stressful. And when you add it to everything else you have going on in your life, you might be at your breaking point. But don’t stress girl! We’ve got you. Sometimes in […]
Some fiancés let you take charge, while others will want a little more say in the planning. How would you describe your fiancé? And what can you do to get on the same page? Here are the types of fiancés you’ll encounter during wedding planning. You’re getting ready to marry the love of your life, […]