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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!

You’re Not Alone, Mother-In-Laws Can Be a Handful
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You’re Not Alone, Mother-In-Laws Can Be a Handful

Marrying into a new family often comes with a few bumps along the way. Here is how to deal with a problematic new mother-in-law. You love your fiancé more than life itself. They’re caring, kind, considerate, and not bad to look at either! So you can’t imagine how a person so wonderful came from…well, let’s […]

14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant
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14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant

For some, the officiant can make or break your ceremony. These questions will help you choose the right one. Many brides may get wrapped up in choosing décor, the perfect playlist and the food menus, among tons of other wedding things. Some may forget to focus on the officiant – the person who will actually […]

I’m a Shy Bride – How Do I Handle Being the Center of Attention?
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I’m a Shy Bride – How Do I Handle Being the Center of Attention?

If the thought of being the spotlight is making you nervous, these tips will help calm your nerves. Some people love being the center of attention, while others like to leave the spotlight for others and just stay in the background. So, if you’re a shy bride, how do you handle being the center of […]

3 More of The Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
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3 More of The Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted

Wedding planning comes with plenty of unsolicited advice, and a lot of it is way off the mark. Here are 3 more of the biggest wedding myths that we’re happy to bust. It’s a given that everyone in your life – from your mother to your best friend to your neighbor down the block – […]

11 Best Bridal Salons on Long Island
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11 Best Bridal Salons on Long Island

These bridal salons are the cream of the crop when it comes to wedding dress shopping. It’s finally time! You’ve probably been dreaming about this day for a long time. It’s time to go wedding dress shopping! Whether you have the designer and style picked out or if you just want to try on all […]

How much do you tip? BOLI’s ultimate recommended tipping guide
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How much do you tip? BOLI’s ultimate recommended tipping guide

From vendors to the venue staff, here are BOLI’s suggestions on how much you should tip. Trying to keep track of everything for your wedding is a full-time job. We get that. So, when it comes to keeping track of your spending, all those balancing skills you learned in home ec are kicking in. And […]

How to Handle an Empty-Handed Guest
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How to Handle an Empty-Handed Guest

Despite traditional expectations and social etiquette, some of those who attend your wedding may not come with a gift in tow. Here is how to handle an empty-handed guest. We get it – you would never say you’re getting married solely for the gifts you’ll receive, but it’s a big part of the wedding experience. […]

7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
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7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake

Looking for a unique way to satisfy your matrimonial sweet tooth? Here are 7 alternatives to a traditional wedding cake You’ve dined, danced, and said “I do!” And now, you’re ready for a little sweet treat to end the night (the edible kind, that is ???? ). But as beautiful as some wedding cakes can […]

What to Expect When Moving in With Your Fiancé
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What to Expect When Moving in With Your Fiancé

Living with anyone can be a change, but moving in with your fiancé is a forever change. In the famous words of Monica Geller on Friends, “Now I have to live with a boy!” Male or female, moving in with your fiancé is a huge step. You are one step closer to tying the knot, […]