well i think maybe proposing after the ceremony and all might be a good deal. Its not like hes marrying the girl that day. Dont want too many anniversaries on one weekend. As for the rock, get a good ol canadian diamond! No slaves diggin the mines, no money goin to terrorists. Nothing to give ya a bad consicience. I dont know what kind of money you should spent on the ring though, personally i wouldnt want to marry a broad that made a big stink about the cost of a ring. If she likes you, she likes you for you, not your money. I just hope you two are happy and have a good life together. Hope it works out well.