and should there be a wedding and engagement ring ?
2006-08-15 13:21:44 · 24 answers · asked by eli 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Depends on where you're from and who you listen to.
In the US, there is no real standard for the cost of the wedding ring, but there are rules that you are supposed to follow for the engagement ring. I am not sure about other countries - I do know that in Israel they usually skip the engagement ring, and have just wedding rings for both men and women.
If you get an engagement ring in the US, the "DeBeers standard" is two month's salary. If you ask me, this is ridiculous, and I know very few people who really spend this kind of money. A good rule of thumb is two WEEKS salary - and if you aren't working, then you can still get something nice in the neighborhood of $500 (with promises to upgrade later, if necessary).
2006-08-15 14:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by AmericanDreamer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first you must assess your financial situation. If you have very little money, than you are going to have to do budget buying when buying a ring. If you are wealthy, than you can buy as expensive a ring as you desire. If you are somewhere in between, than you just need to figure out how much you can comfortably spend without going over your budget.
Traditionally, there should be a wedding and engagement ring. Depending on how modern you and your signifigant other are, the engagement ring may not be necessary (although it is a nice plus) but you should have wedding rings (so that others know that each of you are off the market and are not tempted to try anything) as well as just the fact that a ring is a symbol of attachment and commitment.
2006-08-15 21:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by pilotmanitalia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, usually there is an engagement ring (when you propose to her) and then the wedding band that is added to the engagement ring once you two wed. But it's not always the case. You don't have to have both, especially if you can't afford to have two. And I think a man should spend what he feels he can afford. It's ridiculous to go into debt just to buy a huge rock. You can always upgrade diamonds too. Besides, the woman should want to marry you, not the ring!
2006-08-15 21:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I think there are too many "rules" for weddings. My fiance and I are truly doing our own thing here and not worrying about what others think because in the end it is you and your spouse that will matter on that day. My future husband and I went ring shopping and found nice matching bands for our wedding...they were about $250...no diamonds just beautiful design in gold and platinum. As far as an engagement ring goes that is up to you. The engagement ring he gave me was a family heirloom and is not something I can wear everyday...when we get married it won't match our band either (it is too big) so I can't wear my engagement ring on the same finger...people say this isn't normal but who cares what they think, just ask your fiance if you aren't sure and have fun planning the wedding!
2006-08-15 21:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by babylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you buy an engagement ring. Usually in the thousands. Next you propose to your lover. If he/she says yes then you get married. While making the wedding plans you both go pick out wedding rings together. Usually in the hundreds. If your lucky you won't get divorced and let it all have been for nothing.
2006-08-15 21:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage really is not to do with the cost of the wedding ring or whether both a wedding ring and engagement should be worn. I hate showy weddings so much, they are so false.
2006-08-16 02:29:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About $100-200
2006-08-18 13:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by mzlynn_111105 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who sell them want you to believe that you have to spend 3 months' salary. Soon they'll make it four, then five...and suckers will believe them.
As long as there's true love, ANY ring will do. No, there need not even be an engagement ring if you can't afford one!
2006-08-15 21:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by Hermit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engagement ring is optional. So is a wedding ring, but I think they're nice. I've seen wedding rings for $20 & I've seen them for $3,000. Buy one you can afford.
2006-08-15 20:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband got a ring that had the wedding ring attached to the enguagement ring and it was 10 carrot gold and on sale and paid a little over 200.00 for it. and i love it so much but the truth is that he could have paid a million for the ring or 1 dollar and i would love it the same just because it came from him.
2006-08-15 20:27:42 · answer #10 · answered by hi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋