Finally having a wedding. Need help.

[lakai]

So my wife and I are finally going to have a wedding next year. I have 2 things on my to do list right now and that is finding a location for the reception, and getting her a bigger rock.

I live in So. California and need some ideas for locations. So far I'm looking at the St. Regis Monarch Beach, Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel and Pacific Palms Resort. I know they're all hotels but I'm not limited to hotels only, just looking for a place with a nice setting and banquet hall. Any suggestions ??


Now for the rock. When we got married last year I gave her a 1 carat princess cut ring VVS2 but looking to get her a rock double that. I'm wondering if the guys and gals could give me input what to do. Should I just buy a loose diamond and get it put on a new setting and save money ? or should I just go to tiffanys and pay a huge premium ?