"Engagement watch" Am I expecting too much?

[HereBeMonsters]

CardShark said:

And for God's sake man take her to Paris!!!

I thought he liked her?

Paris is a sthole.

[aberdeeneuan]

Well, I got lucky then. My wife bought me a watch the christmas following our engagement as a part engagement, part Christmas present (some 5 months later). She then also bought me a watch when we got married.

I didn't ask for it, nor expect it. Wasn't complaining though!

[CardShark]

HereBeMonsters said:

CardShark said:

And for God's sake man take her to Paris!!!

I thought he liked her?

Paris is a sthole.

sthole or not, it's what she asked for.

Actually, perhaps Bruges isn't such a bad idea

[Variomatic]

Engagement ring was about £25 from a local fashion jeweller. We haven't got to the wedding yet but we're planning to ps off to Gretna Green for a couple of days to avoid having to invite (and pay for) everyone. Sure here'll be some tourists up there who'll act as witnesses for a beer or two.

Total cost will be about £350 - £400 plus the fuel to get there. Cheapskate? Maybe, but all either of us want is each other and (at coming up 10 years) we've already lasted longer than either of my previous "bells & whistles" weddings - done because the "she" involved in those wanted a speshul day.

This one doesn't judge love by what's spent and the marketeers can go swivel

[Fotic]

Variomatic said:

Gretna Green

Why? Are you marrying a minor?

[BeerMonster1]

CardShark said:

HereBeMonsters said:

CardShark said:

And for God's sake man take her to Paris!!!

I thought he liked her?

Paris is a sthole.

sthole or not, it's what she asked for.

Actually, perhaps Bruges isn't such a bad idea

Hahaha CardShark thanks for linking the two posts .

Yeah i think i have decided on Bruges, much better than the French alternative (bear in mind she has never been to France).

Was just a fun idea that turned slightly sour...... oh well moving on

[Variomatic]

Fotic said:

Why? Are you marrying a minor?

Not this time

But it's the traditional "run away to..." destination and avoids having to invite, transport and accomodate a load of aging relatives from all corners of the country. They can't feel snubbed if we do it where none of them can get to

[HereBeMonsters]

Fotic said:

Variomatic said:

Gretna Green

Why? Are you marrying a minor?

Not since Thatcher put them all out of work.

[BoRED S2upid]

Lost soul said:

BoRED S2upid said:

It's one month not 3! Which mumsnet forum told you it was 3? It's always been one month.

It has never been 1 month but you did a good job convincing her it is (cheapskate)

The idea that a man should spend a significant fraction of his annual income for an engagement ring originated de novo from De Beers marketing materials in the mid-20th century, in an effort to increase the sale of diamonds. In the 1930s, they suggested that a man should spend the equivalent of one month's income in the engagement ring; later they suggested that he should spend two months' income on it.

[H22observer]

Variomatic said:

Engagement ring was about £25 from a local fashion jeweller. We haven't got to the wedding yet but we're planning to ps off to Gretna Green for a couple of days to avoid having to invite (and pay for) everyone. Sure here'll be some tourists up there who'll act as witnesses for a beer or two.

Total cost will be about £350 - £400 plus the fuel to get there. Cheapskate? Maybe, but all either of us want is each other and (at coming up 10 years) we've already lasted longer than either of my previous "bells & whistles" weddings - done because the "she" involved in those wanted a speshul day.

This one doesn't judge love by what's spent and the marketeers can go swivel

[Lost soul]

BoRED S2upid said:

Lost soul said:

BoRED S2upid said:

It's one month not 3! Which mumsnet forum told you it was 3? It's always been one month.

It has never been 1 month but you did a good job convincing her it is (cheapskate)

The idea that a man should spend a significant fraction of his annual income for an engagement ring originated de novo from De Beers marketing materials in the mid-20th century, in an effort to increase the sale of diamonds. In the 1930s, they suggested that a man should spend the equivalent of one month's income in the engagement ring; later they suggested that he should spend two months' income on it.

We know that , it is actually 3 months

[HereBeMonsters]

Variomatic said:

Engagement ring was about £25 from a local fashion jeweller. We haven't got to the wedding yet but we're planning to ps off to Gretna Green for a couple of days to avoid having to invite (and pay for) everyone. Sure here'll be some tourists up there who'll act as witnesses for a beer or two.

Total cost will be about £350 - £400 plus the fuel to get there. Cheapskate? Maybe, but all either of us want is each other and (at coming up 10 years) we've already lasted longer than either of my previous "bells & whistles" weddings - done because the "she" involved in those wanted a speshul day.

This one doesn't judge love by what's spent and the marketeers can go swivel

Just FYI, we managed to throw a wedding for 50 people, that everybody loved (and still get lovely comments about five years later) and that included everybody who wanted to come (my mother would have disowned me if she didn't get to be there) for under £2k. That included £1k of outside catering (could have made do with £800 worth really) and £500 of booze from Calais, that we were still drinking the remnants of two years later. And we're big drinkers.
I have no doubt we could have done it for £1200 all in and it still be a brilliant day for all involved. And no recriminations from the family.

[toohuge]

Variomatic said:

Engagement ring was about £25 from a local fashion jeweller. We haven't got to the wedding yet but we're planning to ps off to Gretna Green for a couple of days to avoid having to invite (and pay for) everyone. Sure here'll be some tourists up there who'll act as witnesses for a beer or two.

Total cost will be about £350 - £400 plus the fuel to get there. Cheapskate? Maybe, but all either of us want is each other and (at coming up 10 years) we've already lasted longer than either of my previous "bells & whistles" weddings - done because the "she" involved in those wanted a speshul day.

This one doesn't judge love by what's spent and the marketeers can go swivel

Are you planning on having children at all? I only ask as when couples plan weddings etc. it is often overlooked as to how the parents feel about not being included in the wedding. If / when you have kids, would be happy not attending their wedding? - Just a thought....

All the best for your wedding.

Chris

[Variomatic]

toohuge said:

Are you planning on having children at all? I only ask as when couples plan weddings etc. it is often overlooked as to how the parents feel about not being included in the wedding. If / when you have kids, would be happy not attending their wedding? - Just a thought....

All the best for your wedding.

Chris

We've both been there, done that, and never again

Parents on both sides understand and actually like the idea of the "moonlight flit".

[MrSimba]

Variomatic said:

Beyond Rational said:

OP, how does one even begin to approach this subject with the other half?

Get your leotard on and sing!

[quote]If you like it then you better put a watch on it,
If you like it then you better put a watch on it
If you like it then you better put a watch on it
Wuh uh oh uh uh oh oh uh oh uh uh oh
Wuh uh oh uh uh oh oh uh oh uh uh oh

Legend!

funniest thing posted all month!!!

[michael gould]

bloody hell times have changed......my wife ( No 2 ) got a large (isn) rock and I got a BJ in return !

[westberks]

michael gould said:

bloody hell times have changed......my wife ( No 2 ) got a large (isn) rock and I got a BJ in return !

A currency that all men understand, who needs bitcoins?