Quote:
Originally Posted by MarchHare
My wife specifically told me she didn't want an engagement ring. We've been married for five years and never once has she felt embarrassed or been criticized by her friends for not having a diamond ring. Of course, most of the company we keep tend to think like we do and don't see the value in a ring either.
I was working an entry-level job making about $45k/year when we got engaged, and she was in grad school making about $25k. In addition to our upcoming wedding expenses, we also wanted to buy a home while also contributing towards our long-term savings. Buying an expensive diamond ring would not have been conducive at all towards achieving our financial goals. That's not being cheap; that's being smart.
|
Dont agree. Im not saying go out and break the bank. Im saying go out and spend $4-6K...its amazing what you can get for that price range if you do your research and dont buy from a retailer whose marked it up 100%+.