Sustainable Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Couple

When it comes to wedding gifts, many couples are taking a different track, one that’s more eco-friendly. It’s kind of the same reason that they choose quality cubic zirconia rings from Birkat Elyon over diamonds, which damage the environment during the mining process. But eco-friendly doesn’t have to mean plain or boring.  Look for gifts manufactured in a sustainable or ethical way, or items that are “upcycled” from other materials…

Avoid These Wedding Gift Goofs

Giving a wedding gift to the happy couple seems like a no-brainer, right? But you’d be surprised at how often guests get it wrong. Birkat Elyon has been around weddings for decades, supplying couples with high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings; here are our tips for avoiding wedding gift goofs. NOT SENDING A GIFT Etiquette dictates that if you say “yes” to attending the wedding, a gift is in order. But…

4 Tips for Having Wedding Guests Give to Charity

Many modern couples are opting to bypass traditional wedding gifts in favor of donations to a favorite charity. This is especially true if they’re combining two households into one. It used to be that wedding presents were meant to help a new couple set up house, but times have changed — and more “stuff” is the last thing they need. So what’s the etiquette for having your guests give to…

“I Didn’t Get A Wedding Gift. Now What?”

It’s one of the most awkward situations around a wedding: someone you invited to the ceremony/reception didn’t provide a gift.  Maybe it’s even a member of your wedding party.  How do you handle it the next time you see them?  When it comes to weddings, Birkat Elyon has seen it all.  They have years of experience providing dazzling, high-quality CZ rings, from engagement to wedding to special occasion pieces. So…