Here in the usa it is practically a written law that a man must buy a woman a diamond ring, preferrably expensive (2 months salary is expected). however, the diamond cartel is ugly, and one could fathom many reasons not to want to purchase a diamond for any occassion. So my question is, in your country/culture, what types of rings, other jewelry, gift, or token is traditionally given from the man to the woman as a symbol of engagement and /or marriage? Portuguese and Irish traditons are of special interest to me, as that is where my family descends from.
Originally posted by Mad CowanBelgium here.Sorry,we also buy the woman a diamond ring 😞
Here in the usa it is practically a written law that a man must buy a woman a diamond ring, preferrably expensive (2 months salary is expected). however, the diamond cartel is ugly, and one could fathom many reasons not to want to purchase a diamond for any occassion. So my question is, in your country/culture, what types of rings, other jewelry, gift, o ...[text shortened]... ese and Irish traditons are of special interest to me, as that is where my family descends from.
Originally posted by orkyboylove spoons are, I believe, a Welsh tradition too.
I think in New Zealand the guy will give her a wooden spoon that he has carved himself or something. 🙂
(although what the sheep do with them I have no idea) 😉
<Jon runs, and keeps running, and never dares looks back>
Originally posted by orkyboyYes - this is true as wood is rare and expensive in New Zealand. I could not afford a real wooden spoon until I was 25.
I think in New Zealand the guy will give her a wooden spoon that he has carved himself or something. 🙂
Actually when I got engaged I had to shear my girlfriend first....
In Tennessee (USA), the groom buys his Mother-in-law a new set of false teeth and the Father-in-law a new pair of overalls...LOL...my wife is gonna kick my arse....😵..
Actually, the institution marriage is slowly fading or melding into simple partnerships, or common-law relationships...at least I see it that way....