9 Charming (but Cheap) Wedding Favors

With the costs of planning a wedding always going up, you want every cost-saving measure you can find. Birkat Elyon offers couples smart options with gorgeous cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings. They’re affordable and indistinguishable from “the real thing.” So here are great suggestions for cheap) wedding favors that will charm your guests. PERSONALIZED MATCHBOXES: Matches are one of those things that everyone will use at some point. These…

Smart Ways to Save on Your Wedding

No matter how you do it, your wedding will be a large expense. Right now, the average cost for a wedding is $35,000. Yikes! But you don’t have to rack up that large a bill. Since the 80s, Birkat Elyon has worked with smart couples who want the best, but who also want to save money. Our high-quality, beautiful cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings are far more affordable than…

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…

5 Fantastic (Free) Elopement Locations

A lot of couples skip the whole “big wedding” thing in favor or a simpler, more budget-friendly elopement. That doesn’t mean you have to settle for some bland backdrop: the United States features some truly breathtaking places for your ceremony and photos. Best of all, they’re free! Birkat Elyon works with smart couples who want better uses for their money: we sell exquisite cubic zirconia rings, almost indistinguishable from diamonds…

The Cost of a Wedding Cake: What to Know

The wedding cake is as much a part of the Big Day as the bride’s dress. It makes for memorable photo ops for the happy couple, and a tasty treat for the guests. So how much should you budget? And how can you save some money?  Birkat Elyon is in the business of providing beautiful (and affordable) cubic zirconia wedding rings and offers these insights in creating the perfect cake…

The Most Affordable Months to Get Married

Even if you elope, your wedding is going to be one of those Big Expenses in life. But there are smart ways to save money. Birkat Elyon has one helpful suggestion: opt for a gorgeous cubic zirconia ring instead of a more expensive, non-sustainable diamond. Another way to cut costs is to choose one of these non-peak months for your ceremony. JANUARY A “winter wonderland” can make for a lovely…

Easy Steps to Create (and stick to) A Wedding Budget

Your wedding is one of those Big Life Events and it’s way too easy to get swept up in the excitement of it all. But that “excitement” comes with a price tag. Creating a realistic budget (and sticking to it) is essential in ensuring you don’t start your wedded life in a whole lot of debt. Birkat Elyon is in the business of gorgeous cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings….

How To Save Money On Your Bridal Hair and Makeup

Besides the dress, a bride is also investing in her hair and makeup on the Big Day. This special “glow up” session is a big part of her overall look. But the price tag can add up fast, anywhere from $300 to $1,000 for the day. Birkat Elyon has been saving couples money with the best cubic zirconia wedding rings and offers these smart tips on budget-friendly hair and makeup….

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…

What to Tip Your Wedding Vendors

There are so many people who work hard to make your Big Day as perfect as can be. Yes, they are getting paid, but an additional tip is a classy (and often expected) move. Birkat Elyon, a leader in beautiful cubic zirconia wedding rings, offers this handy guide to tipping your wedding vendors. (First things first: read your contract carefully. Many vendors include gratuities in the price of the service.)…