9 Unusual Places to Wed

At some point, weddings will be back. Friends and family will once more be there to celebrate this big step in your life as a couple. During this pause in normal life, why not put your imagination to work and consider these out-of-the-box ideas for places to get married?  Since 1985, Birkat Elyon has provided couples with a full line of high-quality, brilliant CZ engagement and wedding rings. When it…

8 Fun Ideas for Your Wedding

Beyond the fact that getting married is a ceremony marking the start of your new life as a couple, don’t lose sight of the fact that it’s also the reason for a great party! Of course, you want to make the day something to remember for your guests – so here are some clever inspirations from Birkat Elyon. For over three decades, we’ve helped smart couples with high-quality cubic zirconia…

5 Ways to Bring Family Members Into Your 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…

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…

7 Cool Trends for the Groom

While the bride is typically the focus of the wedding day, her groom isn’t just standing off on the sidelines.  His style will complement their couple-fabulousness.  We’ve come a long way from the boring groom-in-a-black-suit that you see topping a wedding cake,  Grooms can rock their own wedding style with little fashion touches, color, and fabric choices.  Here are some easy ways to up your “groom game” from the experts…

6 Top Wedding Trends for 2020

For brides-to-be with a “2020” date on the calendar, there are some intriguing new trends in the wedding industry to consider in their planning.  These fun, creative ideas can help you personalize your ceremony and be head of the curve.  Birkat Elyon has long been a leader in another trend: choosing glamorous, affordable CZ jewelry.  Fashionistas and celebrities have long opted for cubic zirconia pieces because they’re virtually indistinguishable from…

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…

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…

Destination Weddings: Key Things to Ask

“Destination weddings” are a big deal these days. Many couples are opting to hold their special day out of town, bringing friends and family to an exotic location. A destination wedding can be an adventure – but if you’re planning one, don’t get too swept away by the glamour of it all. To ensure that your ceremony is everything you’re dreaming of, ensure that you tour the venue first. While…

9 Cute Ways to Include Kids In Your Wedding

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…