Bluemoon: I hear ya. I'd rather have a nice down payment for a house than a $5,000 ring and $20,000 wedding too. Actually, if a girl wanted such a big diamond, I might have to reconsider her. Fortunately, all the girls I've ever been with have placed their value elsewhere.
The girl I'm currently living and fornicating with shares my desire for a relatively simple wedding, if/when we come to that point.
I'm making a mental note about the tub with jets idea. I love those things...