Author	Thread: engagement rings and weddings
Admin	engagement rings and weddings Posted : 7 Nov, 2010 08:16 PM As I've mentioned on these forums before, I'd prefer to elope v. having a traditional wedding. There are a few reasons for this, but one of them is because eloping seems more financially responsible. Every time I hear about the costs of weddings, I kind of freak out a little! Then, of course, there is the engagement ring, which can be quite expensive too! While I like nice jewelry as much as the next woman, I question whether spending a lot of money on a ring is practicing good stewardship. Then, there are the costs associated with the honeymoon. While going on a fabulous, expensive vacation could certainly be fun, I'm sure, is the purpose of a honeymoon really to be entertained? It should be more about experiencing each other v. experiencing the surrounding area, perhaps? The former could be done anywhere, without needing to spend thousands of dollars. With all those things in mind, what do you all think are some good guidelines as far as a couple (and possibly the woman's/couple's parents) spending money on engagement and wedding-related things? Are there some ways to cut corners that are generally acceptable? Other ways that would just make thing seems tacky or cheap? Guys, please feel free to jump into this discussion, as well. Post Reply
hubbarddebra99 View Profile History	engagement rings and weddings Posted : 12 Nov, 2010 11:58 AM I've done the wedding thing, also I don't like rings "would wear simple band" so if it ever happened again, I'd just want my family at city hall; then go to nice restarant. I would, however, love Disney World honeymoon! "I LOVE Disney!" Post Reply
rainbowian View Profile History	engagement rings and weddings Posted : 13 Nov, 2010 10:31 AM I agree that weddings have gotten too expensive. The important thing should be the actual marriage, not how extravagant the wedding/honeymoon was. Post Reply
marikashome View Profile History	engagement rings and weddings Posted : 13 Nov, 2010 11:21 PM If I were doing an extravagant wedding, I'd be so stressed out I wouldn't be able to enjoy it. The simpler it is the more I can enjoy 'our' day, and the more I can enjoy my new husband. I've seen some pretty stressful weddings. One person nominated someone to be a wedding planner--who changed all the decorations without consulting the bridal party right before the wedding. She was so exhausted after the wedding and reception that she and her groom postponed their honeymoon. They simply went home and crashed. :zzzz: If I still needed any proof at that time that I didn't want a big wedding, she gave it to me. :rolleyes: Post Reply

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