Chin Wag Survey: How much did you Spend on your engagement ring?

[the_bob_delusion]

Or if you didn't buy it. Did you find out how much he spent? If so, do you feel he spent too much.. too little. 

Go. 

[krylekathe1]

My current ring is almost 1.5 carats, in a halo setting. It was a pretty good price for the size, clarity and setting.

I got a big ring because I don’t want a big wedding.

I’ve been engaged previously so have had other rings. This is my favourite so far. Also the largest.

I won’t be wearing a wedding band, just the one ring which will do for both. It’s not a setting that works well with additional rings on the same finger.

[springyzone]

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@womblewa wrote:

Now, seems superfluous to us - would never bother.  He lost his wedding ring years ago, mine gives me eczema so I don't wear it - but in my humble opinion, we could not be more married (he might feel differently!!!  - ha!!).  Rings not important to either of us. 

No criticism intended towards anyone who does find the symbolism important, each to his or her own. 

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We were engaged in the 1970s, ring cost somewhere around $150 which was all my husband could afford. My wedding ring gave me dermatitis  any time I had my hands in water so i was always taking it off, putting it on. Lost it about 18 years back. I keep thinking it must turn up in the hosue but it hasn't so far. The engagement ring I still have.

I never usually look at what sort of rings people wear anyway. Not really a ring person. I'll notice earrings & necklaces though.

[springyzone]

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@zanadoo_56 wrote:

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I'm constantly amazed at what people will spend on weddings.  I like those one upmanship wedding shows on TV - they are hilarious.

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I'm constantly amazed at what the media publishes as the 'average' cost of a wedding. I often wonder what sort of average they are using because I find it hard to believe it represents the majority.

I've read reports where they quote $60,000.

Now I like a nice wedding as much as the next person, but I'd say a lot of weddings, even those including the whole package from  wedding reception venue for 80-100 guests, dress, cake etc come in at under $20k.

[krylekathe1]

I’ve been to a lot of weddings in the last 2 years and most people have told me they budgeted $30k and ended up spending over $50k. So I think around $60k is probably quite real. Once you start the ‘add ons’ things just snowball. When you are paying it over 18 months to 2 years, I think people don’t realise they have doubled their budget until they get to near the wedding.

I had a friend spend $50k (not including honeymoon) and that was 9 years ago. It was a lovely wedding but not extravagant.

I also went to one that was $150,000 wedding. It was actually far and away the best wedding I have been to. Not just because no expense was spared, but because everyone got up and danced, including all the oldies! I loved everyone being involved!