Vega is one of the most recognizable stars in the summer night sky and the fifth brightest star we can see from Earth. It sits about 25 light years away in the constellation Lyra, and ancient Chinese legend tells the story of Zhinu, a weaver girl represented by Vega, separated from her lover Niulang, represented by the star Altair, by the Milky Way itself. Once a year, according to the legend, a bridge of magpies forms so the two lovers can reunite for a single night.
That story has made Vega one of the most romantic stars in the sky for thousands of years, and it remains a favorite choice for couples who love the idea of two stars finding each other across an entire galaxy. Vega was also the very first star, other than the Sun, ever to be photographed, back in 1850, and it served as the standard against which the brightness of every other star was measured for over a century.
For couples drawn to a star with a genuine love story behind it, Vega is one of the most requested names in our registry, especially for engagements and weddings.