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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!

15 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Gown
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15 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Gown

What you wear on your big day is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to break the bank! When it comes to your wedding dress, some people may say spare no expense. But the truth is, a wedding dress can get pretty pricey – and then when you add in alterations, it can cost […]

19 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wedding Florist
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19 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wedding Florist

Stumped when it comes to meeting with a florist? These questions will steer you in the right direction. Bouquets and centerpieces and boutonnieres, Oh My! Yes, that’s right. You’ve come to that point in your wedding planning when it’s time to choose a florist. Perhaps you’ve had your bouquet picked out since you were a […]

3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
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3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted

You’ll hear a lot of ideas and advice when planning your wedding – and not all of it is accurate! We’re here to bust 3 of the biggest wedding myths out there. From the moment you send out that first ring selfie, you’ll be flooded with love and well wishes from your friends and family. […]

21 Perfect Songs for Parent Dances
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21 Perfect Songs for Parent Dances

These songs could bring a tear to your parents’ eyes during your dances. Choosing the music for your wedding might come easy. But choosing the specific songs for the special moments throughout the night might be a little harder. Sure, you may have your first dance picked out. However, when it comes to the parent […]

The Brides of Long Island Rally to Help a Member After Tragedy
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The Brides of Long Island Rally to Help a Member After Tragedy

The BOLI community took swift action to support and uplift one of their own. On Sunday April 24th, BOLI Amanda Cappiello and her fiancé Nick Ladalia experienced the unthinkable – a devastating fire tore through the home they shared together. Thankfully the two were unharmed, but they lost everything they owned except for the clothes […]

12 Ways to Propose to Your Bridal Party
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12 Ways to Propose to Your Bridal Party

Wedding planning can be stressful, so make proposing to your bridal party fun! Choosing who stands by your side as you marry the love of your life may be a simple choice. But how you ask them can be a whole other story. We here at Brides of Long Island know the stress of wedding […]

7 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding
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7 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding

Why wait for the honeymoon to take that incredible trip? Here are 7 reasons to have a destination wedding. You loved attending your friends’ local weddings (by now you’re on a first name basis with ALL the Maitre-Ds). But if you’re really being honest with yourself, you’ve always pictured saying “I do” on a sandy […]

7 Ways to Use Your Bouquets After Your Wedding
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7 Ways to Use Your Bouquets After Your Wedding

Don’t just throw away your bouquet after you say I Do – think outside the box and get creative with your flowers. All the stress of wedding planning is finally over. Your day was the best day ever – from the amazing food to the packed dance floor. As you research how to store your […]