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Here's What You Could Have Purchased Instead of That Expensive Engagement Ring
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So you’re ready to get engaged!
The next several months are going to be full of important choices.
You’ve already made the most important choice. You know who you want to spend the rest of your life with. What that life will look like, though, must be decided.
You’ll start with the decision of what engagement ring to buy.
You’ll need to decide whether to choose a pricey engagement ring or one that leaves money in the bank for your dream life together—like these stunning engagement rings.
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The money you spend on an overpriced engagement ring could be spent making unforgettable memories with the person you love.
Since the average millennial couple spends around $3,000 on an engagement ring, we’re talking about some pretty incredible life experiences you’d be passing up.
Live your dream
Consider this list of fabulous experiences that you could choose rather than that expensive engagement ring:
1. Take a Caribbean cruise. Finally book that sun-soaked, romantic getaway for you and your loved one.
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2. Get a selfie with your favorite artist. Upgrade to VIP at their next concert. This is an amazing memory you will treasure as a couple for the rest of your lives.
3. Visit Mexico. Choose from any number of stunning destinations, just a short plane ride away. Absorb the vibrant way of life, colorful landscape, and spicy romance.
4. Celebrate in style. Have an elegant engagement party with everyone important to you two. Celebrating your love with the people who love you the most is priceless.
5. Roadtrip across the US. Experience the natural beauty and diverse cultures of this great nation with the love of your life. You can’t put a price tag on those memories.
6. Help those in need. Donate the money you would have spent on a pricey ring to a favorite charity, and share the joy of giving with your significant other.
7. Have Christmas in the Big Apple. Embrace the thrill and romance of the holidays in NYC. It’s an unforgettable experience the two of you will hold dear for years to come.
8. Invest in your life together. Soon you will be living your dreams with one another. Choose to splurge a little on the treasures and tools you want to adorn your future.
9. Spoil yourselves. Spend a long weekend with your partner at an all-inclusive spa. Indulge in all the options, and treat yourselves to the ultimate relaxation package.
10. Live it up in Las Vegas. Spend a luxurious weekend in a resort suite. Create memories for a lifetime as you absorb the thrill and sparkle of Las Vegas nights.
11. Take a train trip. Travel with your loved one across the US or Canada by train. The views are breathtaking, and the destinations you visit can be spontaneous.
12. Get the body art you’ve always wanted. Body art is a way to express your inner self and can be something beautiful for you two to share forever.
9. Spoil yourselves. Spend a long weekend with your partner at an all-inclusive spa. Indulge in all the options, and treat yourselves to the ultimate relaxation package.
10. Live it up in Las Vegas. Spend a luxurious weekend in a resort suite. Create memories for a lifetime as you absorb the thrill and sparkle of Las Vegas nights.
11. Take a train trip. Travel with your loved one across the US or Canada by train. The views are breathtaking, and the destinations you visit can be spontaneous.
12. Get the body art you’ve always wanted. Body art is a way to express your inner self and can be something beautiful for you two to share forever.
13. Have a fairy-tale wedding. Put the money you would have spent on a ring into creating a wedding that celebrates everything you are as a couple.
14. Stay in a cozy B&B. Bed and breakfasts are known for being charming and picturesque. They’re the perfect choice for a romantic trip just for the two of you.
15. Go on an ecotourism adventure. Experience a breathtaking ecotour in South or Central America, and build once-in-a-lifetime memories to treasure forever.
16. Learn together. Invest in a mutual interest by taking professional classes together. Your shared passion will create a deeper and more lasting bond between you.
17. Go to Disneyland. Start your happily-ever-after at the “happiest place on earth”! Treat yourselves to a magical experience at a Disney resort.
18. Create a legacy. Buy something as a couple that is special to you two and one-of-a-kind. It’ll become an heirloom for your children and future generations.
19. Get an aerial view. Take your special someone on a spectacular helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Yosemite, or another natural wonder.
20. Vacay in Hawaii. Take your significant other on an unforgettable vacation to one of the most beautiful and romantic locations on earth.
Memories for a lifetime
The list could go on. There are countless incredible experiences you could have for the cost of an over-priced engagement ring.
So design your own amazing adventure with your loved one. Enjoy an experience that reflects who you are as a couple.
The memories of the experiences you have together will last a lifetime.
The choice is yours. Would rather have a pricey ring or priceless memories?
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