“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…
It’s wonderful when you feel you’ve found “the one” and are thinking about planning a future together. Romance can be intoxicating. Sometimes, it can cloud your thinking. The jewelry experts at Birkat Elyon, purveyor of high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings (and cubic zirconia white gold rings), are all about super-serving couples. We’ve gathered some expert tips on how you know you’re really, truly ready to get married. YOU DON’T EXPECT…
No matter how organized you may be in daily life, handling the myriad details of a wedding is typically above most folks’ paygrade. This is where a wedding planner comes in handy. These experts can save you time and money, and make the process of planning your big day a lot more stress-free. After all, you want your wedding to be something you’ll always remember. Part of that is the…
Sadly, there are plenty of couples who will realize that getting married may not be a good move. But what if the invitations have gone out? What if the dress has been ordered and the honeymoon suite booked? What do you do? Birkat Elyon has long been in the business of providing couples with high-quality cubic zirconia engagement rings – and they’ve also seen that sometimes, things don’t work out….
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…
For almost every couple, music will play a big part in their wedding ceremony and reception. It’s – literally – the soundtrack to the celebration. But there are a few things that can create issues, from picking the wrong deejay or band, to choosing the song for your “first dance,” to playing songs that might offend your guests. Because Birkat Elyon has long been in the business of providing couples…
“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…
A marriage proposal is one of THE big moments in a couple’s life. Expectations (and pressure) can be high to make it extra memorable. Should the “proposer” get down on one knee? Where should it take place? Should you ask the parents for permission ahead of time? Should you pick out the engagement ring before the proposal, or choose it together afterward? Whew! That’s a lot to consider. Birkat Elyon…
From the bouquets to the table decorations to the arrangements at the venue, flowers are a big aspect of every wedding. And it can get overwhelming, fast. What colors? What types? What goes with what? How much will they cost? Coordinating your floral choices requires the expertise of a wedding florist. Like the flowers themselves, there are plenty of choices for a wedding florist. So how do you ensure that…
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…