When you and your partner are waiting for that big walk down the aisle, it’s hard to remember your own name – let alone any wedding vows you may have come up with. Before that, of course, there’s the task of actually writing those vows. There can be so much pressure, so here are some handy tips for writing the perfect wedding vows, courtesy of the experts at Birkat Elyon…
Face it: moving into your first apartment or buying your first house together is just the beginning of the “living together” process. The financial details are one thing – but the decorating is quite another. Because you two are going to be sharing that space long after the paperwork is signed. So how do you merge your style and “stuff” into a place you both can love? Birkat Elyon has…
More couples today are “blending” their families. Others just come from a family with a lottttttt of kids. Whatever your situation is, including little ones (and maybe some big ones) at your wedding is a wonderful way to celebrate your special family bonds. Sure, they can be the always-popular flower girl or ring bearer, but Birkat Elyon (purveyor of quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings) has some other creative…
It’s no secret that marriage can be challenging. Between kids, work, bills and the general stress of daily life, it’s all too easy to fall into a rut. But romance is the glue that holds couples together. It’s essential to work it into the “marriage mix.” However, that can be hard (see the above “to do” list!). And many couples automatically assume that romance requires complicated scenarios (bubble baths, candlelight,…
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting and romantic moments in a couple’s life. It can also be the most stressful and exhausting. “Popping the question” sets off a whirlwind of parties, excited family members and friends, and the immediate push to start planning the Big Day. The magic of the engagement itself can quickly get lost in all that noise. So it’s no surprise that a new craze…
Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on couples. Romantic expectations are high, time is short. Is a card enough? Roses? A box of candy? Perhaps, but there are better ways to mark the big Love Holiday. If you’re searching for some creative ideas for Valentine’s Day, Birkat Elyon (a top purveyor of high-quality cubic zirconia jewelry) has some suggestions. Oh, and by the way, a gorgeous CZ ring or…
Aaah, the magic of the holiday season: the lights, the music, the gifts…the family drama. One of the things that couples sign up for (though they don’t think about it at the time) is negotiating the issues with not just your own clan, but your partner’s at a complicated time of year. Holidays bring back lots of lovely memories, but they can also call up hidden issues. Then there are…
It’s no secret that life today moves so fast that it’s practically a blur. Days and weeks are consumed with work, keeping up with home and bills, managing a family. No wonder that couples often feel “disconnected” from each other. This is where a long weekend together can help. Sadly, too many of us leave our vacation days on the table (one study shows that 700 million of them went…