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14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant
BOLI Blog

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 […]

3 More of The Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
BOLI Blog

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 – […]

How to Handle an Empty-Handed Guest
BOLI Blog

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. […]

3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
BOLI Blog

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
BOLI Blog

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 […]

What to Do if You’re Under Your Minimum
BOLI Blog

What to Do if You’re Under Your Minimum

We expect mostly “yeses” on those RSVPs, but sometimes life gets in the way for our guests. Here’s what to do if you’re under your minimum. There’s no doubt about it – wedding planning is stressful. For many BOLIs, one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning is dealing with RSVPs. From trying to […]

‘Chilla or ‘Zilla? “Dress Code Dilemma”
BOLI Blog

‘Chilla or ‘Zilla? “Dress Code Dilemma”

You’re a bride, and brides deserve to have the day of their dreams! But are you being too demanding in your requests? Our bloggers are here to weigh in on real BOLI submissions. “My wedding is planned for June 2023, and we’re going for a tropical, “beachy” theme. I’d like to impose a dress code […]

On One Knee: Painting a Happy Future
Proposals & I Dos

On One Knee: Painting a Happy Future

In Brides of Long Island’s monthly “On One Knee” series, we share the moment where it all begins – the proposal! This month, BOLI Cassandra Monches describes a paint night that turned into a beautiful beginning. On June 27, 2019 BOLI Cassandra Monches joined her boyfriend Gary and their friends for a creatively inspired night. […]

“Every single person is going to feel like a million dollars:” Spend a day in luxury at the de Seversky Mansion with the Alli Murphy Photography Experience
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“Every single person is going to feel like a million dollars:” Spend a day in luxury at the de Seversky Mansion with the Alli Murphy Photography Experience

This exclusive, first-of-its kind event is more than just a photo shoot – it’s a celebrity experience.   As a bride, you’ll be in plenty of pictures – from engagement sessions and bachelorettes on the beach, to first looks and that ever-famous walk down the aisle. And while you’ll love everything about capturing those unforgettable […]