Why More Couples Are Choosing to Ring Shop Together
When many people think of getting engaged, they think of the magic movie moments – the getting down on one knee, the opening of the box containing the perfect engagement ring, the look of surprise, and of course, the ‘yes.’
While it’s been romanticized in our media, many couples choose to talk about getting engaged beforehand. Some may still choose to leave the proposal a surprise, but couples realize the importance and benefits of talking things out.
An extension of this is the growing trend of couples going engagement ring shopping together, rather than the one partner doing the shopping alone and either guessing what their partner wants, finding out from a friend or family member, or picking up on hints. Many of the best jewelry stores in Toronto note this trend, and it makes sense.
Here, we explain why more couples are shopping for engagement rings together and what it means for engagements.
They’ll Be Wearing It
An engagement ring is meant to be worn every day, so it’s essential that the wearer really and truly loves it. It only stands to reason that they should have some say in such an important piece of jewelry. Having the wearer of the ring involved in the shopping process guarantees they love the jewelry that will sit on their finger every day.
Budget
There are many different rules and formulas circulating about the proper budget to spend on a ring, but most of them are driven by marketing campaigns. The budget is very individual. It doesn’t make sense to stick to a hard and fast rule if your goals as a couple don’t fall into those rules. Some couples may want to spend more, and some less. Some may have different priorities for how they want to spend the money.
Reduces Stress
There are so many options and decisions to make when choosing an engagement ring. It can be difficult for many people to choose one for themselves, let alone have a partner choose it. And the pressure of selecting the perfect ring that the person you love will love and keep loving for years and decades to come is extraordinarily high stress.
Less Traditional
Ultimately, engagements and weddings are becoming less traditional as years go by. It could be that millennials and generation Z’s generally tend to eschew trends set by previous generations, finding them too restrictive and no longer appropriate for the way they live their lives. Earlier generations didn’t always live together before getting married, and now it’s rare to find couples getting engaged before living together for a few years first. Times change, and the way things are done changes to match.
These are some of the reasons why shopping for an engagement ring as a couple is growing in popularity and why it’s not likely to be a passing trend.
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