Birkat Elyon has been providing smart couples with the best cubic zirconia rings for decades – and we know all about weddings and their traditions. Here are the interesting (and sometimes weird) reasons for some of them. COUPLES SHOULDN’T SEE EACH OTHER BEFORE THE CEREMONY This one dates to the Middle Ages when marriage was a business deal. Keeping the bride under wraps until she reached the altar was a…
No matter where you are in the world, the wedding ceremony stands out as a very special moment. These days, more couples are blending various traditions from their family cultures to honor the past and toast their future. Birkat Elyon, experts in beautiful, affordable cubic zirconia wedding rings, is happy to share some charming wedding traditions from around the world. African American couples often do something called “jumping the broom”…
“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…
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…
Weddings are a big event in a couple’s life. There’s so much to plan and prepare for. It’s exciting! Weddings also bring up a lot of “traditions” that have been around seemingly forever. But that doesn’t mean you HAVE to include them. In fact, cutting them out of the mix can make for a far less stressful event. Birkat Elyon is in the business of gorgeous, high-quality cubic zirconia wedding…
These days, families are becoming more complex. Second marriages, stepparents, blending different traditions…planning a wedding isn’t quite as simple as it once was. Couples who want to incorporate family members into their ceremony in a special way might consider some of these lovely ideas, courtesy of Birkat Elyon. For over three decades, Birkat Elyon has provided elegant, high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings to couples who want an affordable alternative to…
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…
So why are the engagement and wedding rings worn on the left hand? It’s an age-old tradition with an interesting history. For years, Birkat Elyon has been providing happy couples with gorgeous, top-quality cubic zirconia rings; they’ve got the backstory on this charming practice. And just why the left hand has been “home” for many an engagement or wedding ring over the years (and why some places opt for the…
You probably know the standard saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” But there are a host of traditions surrounding a wedding – some of which are still around, others which have been discarded like a wilted bridal bouquet. Here are a few that used to be a “thing.” Will they make a comeback? We’ll see. PLANTING A TREE In some European countries, the couple would plant a…
Weddings are one of the biggest Life Occasions around – and they are by no means “one size fits all.” Around the world, wedding traditions surrounding this happy event are as varied as there are places on the map. In the Congo, for example, couples are forbidden to smile throughout the entire wedding ceremony (to show how seriously they’re taking their commitment). In Greece, the groom’s best friend gives him…