re: Engagement ring shopping/valuation

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Between the rising cost of things like engagement rings and just wedding costs in general, it makes a ring that can be upgraded later and eloping very very tempting

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Yep.

We both have student loans we're paying off and we're trying to save for a down payment on a house. Spending several thousand for a ring and wedding just aren't in the cards if we want to meet our financial goals.

We will probably elope and then have a party at her parents' house for friends and family to attend.