How Much Should You Spend on Wedding Bands?
Weddings are expensive and there’s so much that goes into the day to make it perfect. Flowers, cake, a wedding dress, and the list goes on. But how much should you spend on wedding bands? According to the Wedding Wire 2019 Newlywed Report, on average couples spend around $1,900 on wedding bands. Considering the national average cost of a wedding is $30,000, about 6% of the total budget is spent on wedding bands. However, that is just an average. When it comes to how much you should spend on wedding rings, it’s ultimately you and your significant others decision.
Breaking Down the Budget
Breaking down the budget and deciding where to put the money can be one of the most complicated math problems. Just remember, flowers are beautiful but die a week later, the cake will be delicious but gone after the wedding and the beautiful wedding dress will be shoved in a box somewhere in the back of the closet. So spend the money on the things you will have and use long after the wedding.
With that being said, there is not really anything thing that can be used again after the wedding…except for the wedding rings. It is one thing from the wedding that will be worn every single day for the rest of your lives. So when it comes to the wedding bands, it’s important to get a ring you love. When laying out the budget, try on wedding bands soon after the engagement to get an idea of what you love and how much it is going to cost.
National Average
The national average for wedding bands is $1900. Steven Singer Jeweler’s average is only $1000. Why is there a $900 difference you may ask? Well first of all, Steven Singer Jewelers does not jack up their prices to potentially knock them down through sales like other well known jewelry stores. They do not carry expensive name brands that charge you an arm and a leg for the name engraved on the inside for no one see. Steven Singer carries similar styles for same or even better quality at a much lower price. From alternative men’s bands starting as low as $78 and ladies diamond rings starting at $248, Steven Singer has rings to fit everyone’s budget. You can’t beat when saving and making the most out of your wedding budget.
