Whether you are crafty or not, these DIY ideas are perfect for anyone. Do you have Pinterest boards of amazing ideas for your big day? Or maybe you’re trying to save some money for other fun things for your wedding. Either way, there are so many do-it-yourself projects you can do for your wedding, the […]
From friends to family, here is how to handle someone who wants to wear white to your wedding. The day has come, you’re engaged!!! As you start your wedding planning, you could run into some bumps in the road. And some of those bumps you may think you would never have to deal with. For […]
We all know everyone is excited to celebrate you and your fiancé on your big day. But wouldn’t it be cool to have something different and unique for people to see, try or do to celebrate you? From the bachelorette party to after the wedding, the Brides of Long Island has you covered with these […]
Planning a wedding? You’re bound to hear a few pieces of advice – and some of it you should totally ignore! Here are even more of the biggest wedding myths busted. From even bridal party numbers to recouping wedding expenses, we’ve busted a fair amount of the biggest wedding myths. But there are plenty more […]
While they may not be related by blood, step-parents can have a huge impact in your life. Here’s how to honor your step-parents during your wedding. There are certain wedding moments that every parent looks forward to sharing with their children – a father walking his daughter down the aisle, a mother dancing with her […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Brides of Long Island’s Monthly “Mrs.” series, we profile some of our members’ unforgettable weddings. This month, we spoke with BOLI Evelin Crespo about how she had to make quick decisions to plan her wedding. Evelin and Jonathan met in their senior year at Stony Brook University. Three years later, in February of 2020, […]
A Brides of Long Island blogger was convinced to do something she never thought she’d do! For anyone who has talked themselves out of doing a boudoir shoot – stop right there and just book it! Whether you call Shari at Maven Jade, Samantha at Seaweed & Diamonds, Alli at Alli Murphy Photography or Avital […]