Budget planning

I tried the same thing honestly. My fiance spent way too much on my E ring! When ring shopping, I was looking at just plain solid bands and he wasn't having it. Ended up spending about $1400 on my wedding bands when I really only wanted to spend $200 or $300.

Wedding bands were more expensive than I originally thought they would be. Mine was $800 and his was $550. But they will hopefully last forever. You're not wrong for suggesting it, he just obviously is very passionate about you having a nice ring and that's okay.

What else can you cut? Are you doing a champagne toast? I choose not to do that to save $500. Pie was included in our catering estimate so we're having pie instead of cake (Saved another $500ish). Maybe you could purchase less expensive shoes if you haven't purchased those yet. We're not doing a photobooth because it's not important to us and not in the budget. I booked my photographer for 5 hours instead of 8 hours and saved $550. There's always ways to save money as long as you haven't signed contacts or already purchased items.

No you were not wrong for your suggestions. He wants his bride to be to have the best therefore he is willing to spend a little extra.