Here's How Much the Average Couple Spent on an Engagement Ring in 2018

While it's (unfortunately) a well-known fact that weddings are expensive, according toBrides' American Wedding Study, they were evenmoreexpensive in 2018 than in 2017. While the average cost of a wedding skyrocketed to more than $44,000 from $27,000, it turns out that the road to saying "I do" has also gottenmore costly-namely接合环。ld乐动官网

Brides' study, which surveyed more than 800 brides-to-be or newly married women, found the average amount spent on engagement rings in 2018 was $7,829, compared to $5,023 spent in 2017. (It puts the$500,000 price tagon Hailey Baldwin's ring orCardi B AND Paris Hilton's $2 million engagement ringsin perspective, huh?) And, even more surprisingly, couples tend to spend much more on engagement rings than their actual wedding bands. The AWS found that engagement rings in 2018 made up 14 percent of the overall wedding budget, whereas the wedding rings only composed three percent, with the average couple spending around $1,800 on their nuptial jewelry.

话虽如此,尽管平均举起red around $7K, there is no one correct price point for an engagement ring—don't believe the age-old myth that you need to be spending three months salary on a diamond. As Taylor Lanore, diamond consultant and PR director forRing Concierge告诉Brides: "Spend whatever you're comfortable with, there's no reason to go into debt. It also depends on your partner's preferences. If she wants something very minimal, it's hard to spend a lot. But if she wants a big stone, it's still very doable.There are ways to accomplish any look for any budget." So, don't stress if these numbers aren't what youplanned to spend. In fact, there are lots ofgorgeous ring optionsfor under $5,000.

Popping the question, in general, has also given people more reason to celebrate.Brides' study found that 38 percent of couples in 2018 had engagement parties, which is up six percent from the year prior. And even more staggering: Eight out of 10 couples in 2018 scheduled in time for an engagement photoshoot. In 2017, only 66 percent took part in this pre-wedding trend.

We can't be that surprised that the engagement photoshoot has taken off, considering the popularity of Instagram. (Guess "pics or it didn't happen" also holds true for getting married.) Luckily, the Internet is awash withinspirationfor engagement pics: From the funny to theaward-winningto the photoshoots forcouples who hate photoshoots, there’s something for everyone.

只是不要忘了也得到了“环自拍"—you need a way to show off that pricey bling!