2006-06-30 07:26:38 · 37 answers · asked by d-nice 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Zero.
If she really loves you, she'll tell you to forgo the engagement ring and put the money towards a house.
There's plenty of time for extravagances 20 years into the marriage when you are both more finacially secure.
2006-06-30 07:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by dirftwood22 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Its not how much you spend on the engagment ring its what you say when you give it to her. What if u cant buy an expensive engagement ring that doesn't mean you dont love her or dont care enough simply its not in the ring and if she loves you she would be happy, if you give her a nice ring and still have money to go on a honeymoon and make her feel like a queen at her wedding.
2006-06-30 07:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to the pawn shop and bought my own wedding set. It's a $4500 set (I had it appraised) and I paid $800.
Traditionally, it is recommended that the engagement ring alone be equal to two to three months salary, but if she will give you some suggestions or if you check out the types of rings she currently wears, then you will be better prepared. If you are already engaged, but just don't have the ring yet, why don't you both go ring shopping together?
2006-06-30 07:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my fiance bought me a gold band- very thin and delicate. (mind you- i thought I was getting a bigger ring because he can def afford it) i absolutely love it- it seams that every girl wants a big diamond ring and they all look the same- i say since you are going to spend money on the wedding ring too, use the money that you would spend on the eng. ring and take a nice trip to pop the question- she'll be able to have the story for the rest of her life!!! And you two can celebrate being engaged. It's def not the size of the ring- it's the amount of love shared between you two!!
2006-06-30 08:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does it matter? Do you want to impress yourself and your friends or do you wish to give it to your fiance out of love for him or her? The value of the ring should not matter to either of you. The important thing is the value of your relationship. If your relationship is based upon the value of material objects you will have a very disappointing and heartbreaking relationship. I asked my wife, prior to our marriage, what type of engagement ring she preferred. Her answer? She did not wish to be given an engagement ring. Why? Because she didn't like the fact that engagement rings, being made the way they are, easily snag on clothing. Our love prevails and continues and oh, what a love it is. I couldn't be happier and more content.
2006-06-30 07:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by C.B. M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on your financial comfort. If you don't have any debt, splurge a little and get your woman the ring of her dreams. If that is 3 months salary, go for it. If you feel more comfortable getting something around 2 months salary, do that instead... some women don't even like diamonds... get some ideas what her "dream" ring would be. Every girl has fantasized about her ring... Get some ideas what she would like and work from there.
2006-07-06 03:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by ChitChatBrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiance saved about $5,000. he bought a cheap ring and then told me the price range and we went and picked out my ring together. but we also had talked about how much we were going to spend on our rings before we were engaged. hope this helps
2006-06-30 07:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by goteamgo10904 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever the amount, the ring has to be something she'll be proud to show it to all of her friends. That's the biggest part of being engaged for women -- showing off. For my wife, people don't really comment on the size, but absolutely love how it sparkles in the sunlight.
2006-06-30 07:31:17 · answer #8 · answered by Steve H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it should matter to the bride. I think it's selfish when some people say "I need a rock in my ring to be 5 carats".
I got a beautiful Tanzanite (as I don't like the traditional diamond) ring with accent diamonds. It was more important to me that he had paid attention when we had gone out and I pointed out some rings that intrigued me.
If she really loves the guy, she should say yes no matter what.
2006-06-30 07:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by loloshorty9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old fashion rules say two months salary...
now a days you can get a great one off line for less...
its not the cost, its the symbol of the ring... pick something she likes... example, if i ever get married or engaged again i want a ring that is simple, like a simple band with a small engraving... i could double it as my wedding ring... coz i always wanted tattooed rings anyways....
2006-06-30 07:30:34 · answer #10 · answered by *meh* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋