Wedding Traditions to Give Up. Now.

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…

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…

Unique Ways to Wed During COVID-19

The global impact of coronavirus has disrupted life in every possible way. Couples who’ve been planning their weddings have had things suddenly change. However, many of them have found ingenious workarounds to “make it official,” even in the age of lockdowns, social distancing, and more. Birkat Elyon has a long tradition of helping couples find dazzling, affordable cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings. They’re here to help with these clever…

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 Must-Know Tips for Wedding Cakes

Outside of the wedding dress, the wedding cake is another big focal point on your wedding day. It’s meant to wow the guests and put a sweet note at the end of the dinner. There are more than a few things to keep in mind regarding your wedding cake, and the experts at Birkat Elyon have you covered. They’ve been providing dazzling, high-quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings for…

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…

9 Smart Ways to Save Money On Your Wedding

A wedding is one of the most special celebrations in a couple’s life. There are plenty of expectations, ideas and more – but as any bride will tell you, the cost of the ceremony and reception can add up fast.  However, there are some creative, unexpected ways to save money on little things – that will give you way more dough to work with on your “must” list.  Start with…

“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…