Rings and Things... Colombia vs. USA

[Looking4Wife]

I was just curious...

For those of you guys who have bought engagement/wedding rings...

Who pays for the man's ring/wedding band, and at what point is it purchased?

The woman's engagement ring, typically, would be given to her at the time of a formal proposal.  The man's wedding band/ring typcially would be given to him at the time of the wedding.

But who pays for the man's band/ring... the Latina, or does the man provide his own ring?

Is it different then what would happen in the USA?

My USA wedding to my ex-wife (AW) was so long ago, I can't remember the logistics...

[Jamie]

... in response to Rings and Things... Colombia vs. USA, posted by Looking4Wife on Aug 28, 2005

Beenthere has made the proper assessment in almost all cases the American man will be paying for almost everything. Yes it is typical for the woman and her family to offer to help in some way, within their means, but from a dollars perspective it does not amount to much. All men should be going in with the assumption that they will be paying for all wedding related expenses and as noted the cost is reasonable. For those in Barranquilla the Castillo De Salgar seems like a great place for a wedding/reception.

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[Looking4Wife]

... in response to Wedding expenses, posted by Jamie on Aug 29, 2005

Jamie:

Thanks for the feedback on expenses.  That confirms what I thought.

Also, good point on the Castillo de Salgar.  I have been there once, so I know the views are spectacular, and can make for some great photos...

Do you have any other clients who have used that place, and do you happen to have any cost info at your fingertips?

[Jamie]

... in response to Re: Wedding expenses, posted by Looking4Wife on Aug 30, 2005

No, just from visiting there it seemed like a great place for a wedding. They have a restaurant there so I am sure it can be arranged.  The only quote I got was from Prado a year or so ago. If you deal with each service separately I am sure you can get a better price than what I have heard quoted here for Barranquilla.

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[Jamie]

... in response to Re: Wedding expenses, posted by Looking4Wife on Aug 30, 2005

No, just from visiting there it seemed like a great place for a wedding. They have a restaurant there so I am sure it can be arranged.  The only quote I got was from Prado a year or so ago. If you deal with each service separately I am sure you can get a better price than what I have heard quoted here for Barranquilla.

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[jediknight]

... in response to Rings and Things... Colombia vs. USA, posted by Looking4Wife on Aug 28, 2005

the guy pays for everything, I paid very little for a beautiful engagement ring in barranquilla, white gold, what they call brillante which in quality is between a diamond and zircon and you wont get ripped off if you have a good woman that is looking out for the BOTH of you. my fiancee told me that she would rather invite less people, spend less on the wedding so we could have money for us, honeymoon, furniture, travel, getting her over here, etc. my fiancee would rather spend $1000 but for a bit more we can have something that is out of this world, so i'm looking at about $3000 for 100 guests, probably a bit less but that is the budget, the same here would be 10 times as much or more so i'm living it up.
JK

[Heat]

... in response to Rings and Things... Colombia vs. USA, posted by Looking4Wife on Aug 28, 2005

You pay for everything in Colombia.  And if you do the wedding there I promise you you will get ripped off.  Do you speak Spanish?

[Pete E]

... in response to Dude..you are talking about Colombia......., posted by Heat on Aug 28, 2005

First, about the ring,I agree,unless she has more money than most.Ditto for expecting her Papa to pay for anything on the wedding.
Weddings there can be a huge bargain compared to the US.This is an opportunity to see if your chica is looking out for you.I think mine was like $1000 for 60 guests,including music.
But,if she is just trying to take you she could be making money on the wedding,telling you it cost alot more.If thats the case maybe you need to use this as a wake up call.
I know one relationship that ended because the girl wanted a huge amount for the wedding,and for money to take care of her mother,apartment,furniture,ect.This chica was just plain dumb she blew such a good thing.The guy who has money but doesn't like to get taken woke up.

Pete

[MarkNJ]

... in response to Dude..you are talking about Colombia......., posted by Heat on Aug 28, 2005

I know of several couples who have been married in Colombia, and they continue to be happily married... none of them got ripped off and from what I can tell they all had an event that created beautiful memories to last a lifetime...

[Heat]

... in response to Re: Dude..you are talking about Colombia..., posted by MarkNJ on Aug 28, 2005

Well I lived there for more years than I would like to admit.  I speak Fluent Spanish and quite frankly know much more what I am talking about than you.

With all due respect.

[MarkNJ]

... in response to Re: Re: Dude..you are talking about Colo..., posted by Heat on Aug 29, 2005

From my perspective... if the people are satisfied with what they paid for their services, if they have compared what they received to that of their friends/others and remain to be happy and they feel they have not been ripped off then to me that is what is important.   It is true that you know much more about what you are talking about than I do, just like I know more about the feelings and thoughts of the people that I was referring to...  And quite frankly in the world of finance and business what is important is the satisfaction of the customer.   These people were very happy and satisified and it does not matter to them what the rest of the world is thinking...

[Heat]

... in response to Re: Dude..you are talking about Colombia..., posted by MarkNJ on Aug 28, 2005

Really?  How would they know if the got ripped off?  Did the groom speak Spanish?  Who set it up?  How long have they been married?

Want to buy a used car?

[jediknight]

... in response to Re: Re: Dude..you are talking about Colo..., posted by Heat on Aug 28, 2005

i speak spanish and the quotes that my fiancee and I got were the same that her cousin got last year. when in doubt, let her do the talking but just a ball park figure, an all out wedding in the fanciest place in barranquilla, 100 guest will not cost more than $3000, chances are it will cost less.
JK

[Heat]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Dude..you are talking about ..., posted by jediknight on Aug 28, 2005

Sounds like you are dealing with honest people.  That is not always the case.  However $3000 sounds real high to me.

[jediknight]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Dude..you are talking ab..., posted by Heat on Aug 29, 2005

it is but that's a ball park figure, with the exchange rate it's actually about $2500 at el prado en barranquilla and considering that its probably one of the nicest places there, it isn't expensive at all.
JK