Would you rather have a wedding ring or wedding reception ?

I had both. There's no reason why it has to be one or the other.

If you're asking whether I would personally want a (say) $10k ring or a $10k party, then I'd rather have the party and go with a cheaper ring.

My wedding ring was $200. My engagement ring cost more than that.

If you prefer to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a wedding ring, but have a very small wedding reception (or just elope/marry privately with no guests and therefore you won't need a wedding reception), that's fine too.

My idea of a wedding ring is a narrow and unadorned band which would not cost much at all. So, comparing the price of a wedding ring and a reception is no comparison at all.

Therefore, I would go with the reception. I have broken jewelry, single earrings (one lost) & a ring without a stone that can be melted down to make a band, probably paid for by cash wedding gifts or something to be made in the future.

Jewelry is just that, jewelry. Jewelry comes and goes, gets lost or stolen. But, memories are cherished forever. So, a reception makes more sense to me.

I would rather have a wedding ring in place of a wedding reception. The ring will last for years; the reception for only a few hours.

I don't understand why this is either or, when I have a wedding ring on my finger, and pictures of myself that prove I had a reception?

And it's a nice ring too, a bunch of little black diamonds just like I wanted. Plus people are still telling me how much fun our reception was...

I'd rather have the reception. The reception is the way to thank the guests for attending the wedding. I don't need a ring to show I'm married--just a marriage license.

I wanted an simple gold thin band, it was very cheap.

My wedding reception was on an budget.

Most people I know wedding rings are a lot less expensive than wedding receptions.

They go together. A wedding ring is given during a wedding ceremony and then the reception is right after the ceremony.

I wouldnt want a wedding without a reception or ring. If the guy or us together cant afford both then i would prefer a court marriage.

I would rather spend less on each and have both. Rings don't have to be expensive. My husband and I have eternity knot bands that are perfect. They are the same eternity knot design but slightly different just as he and I are the same but different. Both rings were less than $200.

Our wedding reception was very nice but didn't cost much at all. We held it at the church where they don't charge rent. My family made the food and a friend was the DJ. It was a good time.

The only negative was that my sister in law made the most hideous wedding cake ever but it's just a funny thing to laugh about.

Take the ring until you get married then save up for the reception to be held at a later date.