We didn't keep our own accounts at all, and we do not track personal/individual expenses or income. There are some positives and some negatives, but at the end of the day it is important to understand your spouses financial circumstances, and to not be caught off guard by a lack of self control.
If your are getting married you really should enjoy a comparable quality of life. I can't see how things can work with out that. If you are making double what she makes, and you are keeping finances separate, you should really consider strongly adjusting your fixed expenses to even things out. I don't think you need to outright giver he an allowance, but maybe you should be picking up 75% of the mortgage to ensure her disposable income lets her live life to the same extent as you.
I didn't ask.
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