Wedding-Rings-Thoughts?

[DiamondDeuce]

As far as the Engagement Ring... I am choosing that for my would be fiance all on my own. It is MY GIFT to her... what I want her to have. I'm going to pay cash for it... No more than $3K. If I even get a wiff that she "feels slighted" then the ungrateful winch... will be tossed outside for the curbside pick up to dispose of her.

The engagement is about me the man giving this woman MY HEART FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. the ring is only a mere trinket symbol of this.


Now as far as wedding rings and bands. Hell...I could care less... she can pick all that shit out. Because at that point we both have decided to jump into this together. Budget for the wedding would be under $12K..just Family and Friends...elegant but simple. But we could take a decent honeymoon for under $4K.

I think this is reasonable.

 

[DeSiRe]

As far as the Engagement Ring... I am choosing that for my would be fiance all on my own. It is MY GIFT to her... what I want her to have. I'm going to pay cash for it... No more than $3K. If I even get a wiff that she "feels slighted" then the ungrateful winch... will be tossed outside for the curbside pick up to dispose of her.

The engagement is about me the man giving this woman MY HEART FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. the ring is only a mere trinket symbol of this.


Now as far as wedding rings and bands. Hell...I could care less... she can pick all that shit out. Because at that point we both have decided to jump into this together.

i can dig all of this

even if the engagement ring was hideous i dont think i would complian...didnt plan on wearing it daily

now the wedding ring...we can pick it out together

 

[onyxfemme]

Exactly

As far as the Engagement Ring... I am choosing that for my would be fiance all on my own. It is MY GIFT to her... what I want her to have. I'm going to pay cash for it... No more than $3K. If I even get a wiff that she "feels slighted" then the ungrateful winch... will be tossed outside for the curbside pick up to dispose of her.

The engagement is about me the man giving this woman MY HEART FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. the ring is only a mere trinket symbol of this.


Now as far as wedding rings and bands. Hell...I could care less... she can pick all that shit out. Because at that point we both have decided to jump into this together. Budget for the wedding would be under $12K..just Family and Friends...elegant but simple. But we could take a decent honeymoon for under $4K.

I think this is reasonable.

 

[DMXtreem]

So if you are going to wear a ring for the rest of your life (supposedly) shouldn't the woman have a part in picking her wedding ring?

Understanding that a marriage/union is a beautiful thing that a ring symbolizes, so why not make it a symbol that both of you like?


Discuss

Speaking as a married guy, you are partially correct but still very much in the minority, just from a logical standpoint! The first ring should be a very simple one, because future events will inevitably push you to suggestively, not that it is without merit, petition for an UPGRADE!!!! A partial list of events that may trigger this event:

1. 1st child, upgrade
2. 2nd child, upgrade
3. 5 year anniversary, upgrade
4. The women turns 30, upgrade
5. The women turns 40, upgrade
6. 10 anniversary, upgrade

So you see, the first ring should be left up to the man to figure out. Let him do it on his own, if he comes back with something totally off the wall that may or may not be an indication of something else. If he gets it close, thats ok too, chances are one of these events will change the thing. Lastly, not directing anything at you, women tend to aim to high on the first ring, giving the ring more significance than the impending marriage / union. Pay wholesale, not retail for the ring in a lump-sum, you really don't want to open up billing invoices on your ring 2 to 3 years after the wedding date. Good luck and God bless

 

[4North1Side2]

Got this from Alphashark.com for $23

To bad I don't know my ring size and ordered the wrong size...So I'm wearing it as an cocktail ring.

 

[jaye]

we picked our rings out together and payed together too. and niether one off us wears our rings anymore. we used to, but i am allergic to mine (allergic to nickel), and neither of us are big jewelry people.

i think we put too much emphasis on rings period. i say fuck it. if i could go back in time, i would have never gotten them to begin with. it doesn't change your level of commitment or behavior. its just for show. but to many, it represents a fraction of the American dream. and now, when my family is out, people look at us and our hands funny... but i could care less. i'm secure.

 

[4North1Side2]

we picked our rings out together and payed together too. and niether one off us wears our rings anymore. we used to, but i am allergic to mine (allergic to nickel), and neither of us are big jewelry people.

i think we put too much emphasis on rings period. i say fuck it. if i could go back in time, i would have never gotten them to begin with. it doesn't change your level of commitment or behavior. its just for show. but to many, it represents a fraction of the American dream. and now, when my family is out, people look at us and our hands funny... but i could care less. i'm secure.

That's wasup.

 

[HoneyDip]

I wouldnt want to pick the ring out but im also very clever. I have no problem dropping hints on what kind of jewelry i like to wear. And if my husband to be doesnt know what kind of rings i would like by then, then maybe he shouldve been paying more attention. I love rings more than any other piece of jewelry. All Im asking for is something nice and something princess cut... I dont really care about the size or the bling...

 

[soulcontroller]

I didn't need any help from nobody except just having a good idea of what my wife liked. We was just in the mall walking around and happen to look at some engagement rings. She tried some on, got a good feel of what I felt would look good on her and what she liked. Picked up the ring size in the process. Never said nothing about rings again then a year later I cop the engagement ring then realized I wasn't feeling it so I took it back. I just couldn't see myself looking at a ring the rest of my life knowing I"m not 100% on it. So, 2 weeks later, saw something I felt was perfect for her and copped it.

Its nothing too big nor too small, but its perfect for her and she stays getting compliments on it and people telling her I did a good job. Oh yeah, some of her sisters and friends was looking real salty when she got it.