Fresh Ways To Do “Something Blue”

“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…

Changes To Wedding Registries

The wedding registry is the typical way for engaged couples to let friends and family know what they need to help set up house. But as with ceremonies, gowns, and more, the registry is undergoing some changes. Birkat Elyon has long provided couples with dazzling CZ wedding and engagement rings; here are the trends we’re seeing with the wedding registry. THE ONLINE SHOP: Technology makes listing and organizing your desired…

Non-Traditional Ways to Get Married

The Big Wedding is sort of the standard. But more and more, couples are opting for non-traditional ways to get married. Birkat Elyon, who supplies them with gorgeous high-quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings, shares some alternative ways to tie the knot. THE ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT: Eloping has long been a way to escape from all the expectations and pressures around a wedding. Why not kick it up a notch?…

The (Weird) History Behind Wedding Traditions

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…

Fun Ways to Pop the Question…to Your Bridesmaids

Now that he’s popped the question, the planning for the wedding gets started. And that includes choosing your bridesmaids. There are lots of creative ways to “pop the question” to these special people in your life; Birkat Elyon, seller of dazzling cubic zirconia engagement rings, is on top of all the best trends, so here are some fun suggestions. And, just like our quality CZ pieces, they’re super-affordable! FOOD AND…

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.)…

The Tastiest Food Trends for Weddings

No matter what kind of wedding reception you throw, one thing remains a constant: the food. Birkat Elyon is in the business of providing dazzling CZ engagement and wedding rings, so we stay on top of the latest trends in the industry. Here are some current, inventive ways to break bread with your wedding guests. COMFORT FOOD Maybe it’s because we’ve gone through so much change in recent years, but…

Some Out-of-The-Box Wedding Trends

There are some things about weddings that are pretty standard. But there are plenty of things that are ever-changing. If you want to shake things up with your ceremony (even just a little), Birkat Elyon has its finger on the pulse of fun new trends in weddings. For years, we’ve supplied couples with dazzling (affordable) CZ engagement and wedding rings, so here are some tips to make your wedding a…

Smart Ways to Use Social Media for Your Wedding

Social media is so much a part of our daily lives that it’s only natural to include it in your wedding festivities. To get the most from it – and not have it become an annoyance – these tips from Birkat Elyon will help. We’re in the business of helping couples with gorgeous, high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings, and know all about what’s going on in wedding trends. Start with…

Easy Ways to Do A “Green” Wedding

These days, being eco-friendly is on the minds of more couples. Sure, you want to have the wedding of your dreams, but you also want to leave a lighter footprint on the planet. No worries – there are many easy ways to pull it off, and Birkat Elyon, home of dazzling (and eco-friendly) cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings, has the how-to. First, consider choosing a beautiful CZ ring over…