Charity Donations As Wedding Favors: Dos and Donts

These days, more couples are opting to use the money they’d spend on wedding favors for a cause they believe in. The trend of donating in the name of wedding guests is a hot trend, but it can be tricky. Birkat Elyon sells gorgeous cubic zirconia jewelry, including engagement and wedding rings; it’s a smarter use of your hard-earned money. So here are the smart dos and don’ts for giving…

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…

7 Must-Know Tips for Wedding Cakes

Outside of the wedding dress, the wedding cake is another big focal point on your wedding day. It’s meant to wow the guests and put a sweet note at the end of the dinner. There are more than a few things to keep in mind regarding your wedding cake, and the experts at Birkat Elyon have you covered. They’ve been providing dazzling, high-quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings for…

9 Smart Ways to Save Money On Your Wedding

A wedding is one of the most special celebrations in a couple’s life. There are plenty of expectations, ideas and more – but as any bride will tell you, the cost of the ceremony and reception can add up fast.  However, there are some creative, unexpected ways to save money on little things – that will give you way more dough to work with on your “must” list.  Start with…

7 Creative “Exit” Ideas for Your Wedding

“I now pronounce you…” With those magic words, you’re officially hitched!  You turn to face your friends and family and head back down the aisle as a newly-married couple. Sure, you could stick with the tried and true “exit music” or having your guests throw rice to mark this special moment – but more and more couples are finding fun, unique ways to dress up their “recessional.”  Here are some…

How to Get the Most from A Wedding Planner

No matter how organized you may be in daily life, handling the myriad details of a wedding is typically above most folks’ paygrade. This is where a wedding planner comes in handy.  These experts can save you time and money, and make the process of planning your big day a lot more stress-free.  After all, you want your wedding to be something you’ll always remember.  Part of that is the…

The “Micro-wedding” Trend

There are big weddings, elopements…and now, the trend of “micro-weddings.”  These ceremonies hover somewhere between having a bevy of bridesmaids and one in which you and your honey sneak off without anyone knowing about it.  “Micro-weddings” are a thing – and they offer a new alternative for couples. Birkat Elyon, who’ve long been providing couples with high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings offers these helpful guidelines if you opt for a…

Tips For Your Wedding Music

For almost every couple, music will play a big part in their wedding ceremony and reception.  It’s – literally – the soundtrack to the celebration.  But there are a few things that can create issues, from picking the wrong deejay or band, to choosing the song for your “first dance,” to playing songs that might offend your guests.  Because Birkat Elyon has long been in the business of providing couples…