The 3-month salary rule has been a long-standing tradition which originated in America in the 1930s. It actually started out as a marketing ploy by De Beers, to get more people to buy diamond rings as businesses struggled during the Great Depression. As part of their campaign, they suggested that 1 months salary was an appropriate amount to spend on an engagement ring. The campaign was a huge...
How much should we be spending on an engagement ring - the age old question that no one knows the answer for! While many of us ponder whether we’ve spent too little, (or too much), Hatton Gardens based jeweller, Diamonds Factory has taken the time to investigate how much people are actually spending on their engagement rings for their loved ones.
The annual National Wedding Survey released by Hitched.co.uk reveals that after a difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings were well and truly back with a bang in 2022.
The report shines a light on the latest trends, insights and cost of weddings across the UK, thanks to a survey of more than 2,400 British newlyweds.
If weddings are putting a strain on your budget this summer, here’s how everyone can claw back some money.
Wedding season is here, and while it’s an expensive time for couples tying the knot, guests can also feel the strain on their wallet. According to American Express, guests can expect to spend £391 each on average to attend a wedding this year – that’s £88 more than in 2018....
