<prompt> Human: Basically my boyfriend and I have decided that next spring 2019 is when were going to really start house hunting. Were super tired of living in an apartment especially with our dog not having a yard to run around in and I would LOVE to be able to grill in the summer and not have to go to a public park to do so But A LOT of people suggest getting married first and using the money we are gifted from that to supplement a down payment for the house. Hes always said the engagement will come after the house because he thinks its better financially speaking to spend it on a house than a ringwedding were also relatively young, Im 24 and hes 26. Neither of us come from money and wont get much help from family in regards to either. Im in no real rush for a wedding. But would love some insight on what others would think the best option is and why. Thanks for the help!!  <response>: I would never buy the house first unless it was only in one persons name. Dont mix finances before the marriage. After the marriage is when things get combined. 