That is a really interesting infographic. I would love to know where the 4 star all inclusive resort they used for this is at. That is really cheap unless it’s only for 3-4 nights.
MarissaFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:24 pm
I have to say Sean, I really like how your brain works.
This is an awesome info graphic that really show how much love really costs. You better hope that person is the “one”! I don’t thin I would waste that much on just anyone.
Great info graphic! This really goes to show how much you need to make sure the one you’re dating is the “one” as that is a big chunk of money. My wife and I only dated for three months and have a very simple wedding so we were nowhere near this amount.
Hahaha, this was fun! I wish I went out for that many nice dinners and to an all-inclusive every year (especially one that only cost $1K!! …that is virtually impossible, given my location). Also darn near impossible to get take out for dinner for $25 where I live! Unless we’re counting Subway, then maybe it would be possible.
On the other hand, we definitely didn’t spend that much in several of the wedding categories!
Wow! Good thing I don’t like movies. This info graphic is great. I would never have thought about dating from this perspective. I will never show my future boyfriend this graphic-might freak him out! LOL.
Like the infographic. We definitely will not be spending $26K on a wedding or $2k on an engagement party. I told the bf I’d much rather save the money we wouldn’t have spent on a big wedding on a really small and simple ceremony and “after party”.
MarissaFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:43 pm
That is a brilliant idea. I mean you can buy a car for that.
This made me laugh for so may reasons. Also, do people get engaged after a year of dating? That seems soon to me…
MarissaFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Me too, but there are a lot of strange things happening out there.
DanielleFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:48 am
Because, if not for love, one would be a hermit who never eats out, buys clothes or goes to the movies. You’d just sit at home watching Netflix and eating KD.
In response to the previous comment, love can help you find that special someone to watch Netflix and KD with. That’s like a typical Friday night for me and my bf! Lol.
Wow, I’m sure glad those numbers were not our numbers as we both saved money more than we splurged on things. It’s not a shock though and I believe it will only get worse in the long run. Weddings can cost a fortune.
MarissaFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:45 pm
I know! I was watching Four Weddings the other and was blown away by the amount of money people were spending.
Brick By Brick Investing | MarvinFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:43 am
They were talking about this on the news this morning, it’s silly I think. There is NO way we have spent close to that and we’re married and been together for 10 years. Our 100 person wedding was less than 10k.
My fiance and I are working on planning our wedding (in the NYC area) and it’s quite the high stakes discussion. We started at $30k, brought it to just under $20k and now we’re working on bringing it to about $8k. I still think that’s a ton of money for 6 hours that I probably wont get to fully enjoy because I’m playing ambassador but I guess family can exert their pressures :/ Overall I thought it was a pretty awesome infographic.
LakitaFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:44 am
These are impressive statistics and graphs. Let us not compromise our love for our spouses but it pays to be practical. Its for both of you anyway.
$2,000 on an engagement party? That’s called a bucket of chicken and a case of beer with your friends! Seriously, I think we’ve reached a point where we’re celebrating too much. Throwing a pricy engagement party is like throwing a party when your child gets *accepted* into college instead of waiting to throw an actual graduation party. It’s putting the cart before the horse, for sure!
Sarah ParkFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:33 pm
Being in love is quite costly especially at the start of the relationship. But we have to be practical and must not spend to lavishly. What is most important is you enjoy each other’s company and make memorable moments together.
That is a really interesting infographic. I would love to know where the 4 star all inclusive resort they used for this is at. That is really cheap unless it’s only for 3-4 nights.
I have to say Sean, I really like how your brain works.
Here you go: Beach Vacation
Costa Rica: $1178.00 (with tax) $889.00 (before tax) (http://www.travelalerts.ca/toronto/en/deal/1434083-great-4-star-all-inclusive-vacation-in-costa-rica-this-february)
Varadaro: $1296.00 (with tax) $1005.00 (before tax) (http://www.flightcentre.ca/bookingengine/packages/results)
Manzanillo: $903 (with tax and fees) per person (http://reservations.transatholidays.com/)
Love this infographic! Luckily we started dating young and were poor when we were in the get-to-know-each-other stage haha
You saved yourself a few thousand dollars!
This is an awesome info graphic that really show how much love really costs. You better hope that person is the “one”! I don’t thin I would waste that much on just anyone.
Hahahaha.
Great info graphic! This really goes to show how much you need to make sure the one you’re dating is the “one” as that is a big chunk of money. My wife and I only dated for three months and have a very simple wedding so we were nowhere near this amount.
I guess the saying is true.
Hahaha, this was fun! I wish I went out for that many nice dinners and to an all-inclusive every year (especially one that only cost $1K!! …that is virtually impossible, given my location). Also darn near impossible to get take out for dinner for $25 where I live! Unless we’re counting Subway, then maybe it would be possible.
On the other hand, we definitely didn’t spend that much in several of the wedding categories!
Really? I can go to Cuba for $700 or so.
Lave Haters always emphasize the negative.
Everyone knows you can’t put a price on love.
The problem with modern relationships is that they are predicated by “things” and not “feelings”.
Agreed.
Wow! Good thing I don’t like movies. This info graphic is great. I would never have thought about dating from this perspective. I will never show my future boyfriend this graphic-might freak him out! LOL.
Haha!
Like the infographic. We definitely will not be spending $26K on a wedding or $2k on an engagement party. I told the bf I’d much rather save the money we wouldn’t have spent on a big wedding on a really small and simple ceremony and “after party”.
That is a brilliant idea. I mean you can buy a car for that.
This made me laugh for so may reasons. Also, do people get engaged after a year of dating? That seems soon to me…
Me too, but there are a lot of strange things happening out there.
Because, if not for love, one would be a hermit who never eats out, buys clothes or goes to the movies. You’d just sit at home watching Netflix and eating KD.
In response to the previous comment, love can help you find that special someone to watch Netflix and KD with. That’s like a typical Friday night for me and my bf! Lol.
We come in WAY under on every category, except we love so high-end dining. $160 is about right, and we do that once every two months or so.
You’re lucky.
Wow, I’m sure glad those numbers were not our numbers as we both saved money more than we splurged on things. It’s not a shock though and I believe it will only get worse in the long run. Weddings can cost a fortune.
I know! I was watching Four Weddings the other and was blown away by the amount of money people were spending.
Very nice infographic!
They were talking about this on the news this morning, it’s silly I think. There is NO way we have spent close to that and we’re married and been together for 10 years. Our 100 person wedding was less than 10k.
My fiance and I are working on planning our wedding (in the NYC area) and it’s quite the high stakes discussion. We started at $30k, brought it to just under $20k and now we’re working on bringing it to about $8k. I still think that’s a ton of money for 6 hours that I probably wont get to fully enjoy because I’m playing ambassador but I guess family can exert their pressures :/ Overall I thought it was a pretty awesome infographic.
These are impressive statistics and graphs. Let us not compromise our love for our spouses but it pays to be practical. Its for both of you anyway.
Exactly!
$2,000 on an engagement party? That’s called a bucket of chicken and a case of beer with your friends! Seriously, I think we’ve reached a point where we’re celebrating too much. Throwing a pricy engagement party is like throwing a party when your child gets *accepted* into college instead of waiting to throw an actual graduation party. It’s putting the cart before the horse, for sure!
Being in love is quite costly especially at the start of the relationship. But we have to be practical and must not spend to lavishly. What is most important is you enjoy each other’s company and make memorable moments together.