Fresh Ideas for the Rehearsal Dinner

The countdown to the Big Day has begun…but there’s one more stop before it happens, namely, the wedding rehearsal dinner. This is an occasion where various family members and close friends have a chance to get to know each other a little better in a more relaxed setting. Birkat Elyon, purveyor of high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings, is up to date on the latest trends and offers some fresh ways…

Fun Trends for Bridal Showers

The pre-wedding bridal party is one celebration that’s always anticipated! For the maid of honor (or whoever) is planning it, coming up with fresh ideas can be challenging, so here’s where Birkat Elyon comes in. We’re in the business of supplying gorgeous (and affordable) CZ engagement and wedding rings, so wedding stuff is in our wheelhouse. Here are some trends we’ve been hearing about for throwing a fun, elegant bridal…

How To Get the Best Wedding Photos

Even with everyone having a camera on their phone, you’ll want a pro to take the pictures on your wedding day. Birkat Elyon has worked with hundreds of smart couples who are in the market for dazzling cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings; we’ve been around the “wedding business” for decades and offer these tips for getting your absolute best wedding photos. START LOOKING EARLY Great photographers book up fast,…

Bridesmaids Gifts for The Bride

Being tapped to be a bridesmaid is a big honor and a way for the bride to let you know how special you are to her. It’s a custom to return the favor with a gift, either on your own or from the entire group of bridesmaids. But between bridal showers and wedding presents, what can you get the bride-to-be that she’ll really, really love? Birkat Elyon is in the…

Fresh Ways To Do “Something Blue”

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…”  It’s an old rhyme that every bride is familiar with. The history of it traces back to old England where these tokens were meant to ensure a happy, fertile marriage. The “something blue” portion is even older, as the color blue figures in charms that ward off the Evil Eye. Birkat Elyon has long been in the business of supplying gorgeous CZ…

Essential Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Wedding Venue

You’ve made the commitment. Now it’s time to plan the party that will celebrate your wedding! That’s going to involve some expense, so it’s smart to get the most out of every dollar you’ve budgeted. Birkat Elyon has a long history of providing couples with dazzling cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings that are far more affordable than diamonds, so we offer this essential list of questions to ask about…

Changes To Wedding Registries

The wedding registry is the typical way for engaged couples to let friends and family know what they need to help set up house. But as with ceremonies, gowns, and more, the registry is undergoing some changes. Birkat Elyon has long provided couples with dazzling CZ wedding and engagement rings; here are the trends we’re seeing with the wedding registry. THE ONLINE SHOP: Technology makes listing and organizing your desired…

Non-Traditional Ways to Get Married

The Big Wedding is sort of the standard. But more and more, couples are opting for non-traditional ways to get married. Birkat Elyon, who supplies them with gorgeous high-quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings, shares some alternative ways to tie the knot. THE ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT: Eloping has long been a way to escape from all the expectations and pressures around a wedding. Why not kick it up a notch?…

The (Weird) History Behind Wedding Traditions

From engagement rings to wearing white to tossing the bouquet, there are so many traditions around weddings, that we just take them for granted. But they had to start somewhere – and you might be surprised at the backstories. Birkat Elyon is in the business of offering couples high-quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings and is here with the history behind certain wedding rituals. ENGAGEMENT RINGS: The Egyptians started…

How About An “Engagement-Moon”?

As with most things, things around weddings, wedding planning, honeymoons and more are evolving. Couples today have busy schedules and lives, so they’re shaking up traditions in fresh new ways. The latest trend? The “engagement-moon.”  Birkat Elyon, who provides dazzling, high-quality cubic zirconia engagement rings, has the scoop. The idea behind this trend is to take a little breather to enjoy this special moment and regroup before the stress of…