Do people bring gifts to the reception around here?

hayleymajayley

I've heard it's a regional thing, in some areas they just have them mailed to you, in some areas they bring gifts to the reception. What do you think is the norm in our area?

BrandyL10

I think it's really half and half. I know the wedding I attended last summer, I brought my gift to the reception. And so did a lot of other guests. But, my friend also had a lot of her gifts mailed to them at their home or her mom's. So I say it's 50/50

Tygirljojo

Ditto Brandy.  It's split about even around here from what I can tell.

dawnies79

We had most of the gifts given to us at the reception. There were only a half dozen or so that had them shipped to us. A little note; make sure you assign someone to pick up the cards and put them in a safe place as they usually have money in them. I totally forgot to assign someone! Luckily my Mom was on it.

KST_

Agreed, 50/50. In fact, I didn't even know until last fall that some people think you're "supposed" to mail and that it's tacky to bring.

sarack

I agree with pp that it is 50/50 or so. I would prefer people bring my gifts to the wedding. But thats just me.

karebear219

I also agree with the 50/50. If it is light I don't mind it at the reception, but if heavy I would rather have it delivered.

jennuinne

Ditto pp, some people will definitely bring presents.

carrieoz_76

If it's a local wedding, I think you can expect at least some people to bring presents to the reception.  I've still seen gift tables with a few gifts on them, even now that online shopping is so prevalent and easy.

If people have to travel to your wedding, this is probably less likely.

dbraulik

Hmmm. When I was married the first time in 1993- we only received 3 gifts by mail. Everything else was brought to the reception. And same with practically every wedding I've been to as a guest. I think it must be a formality thing. Most of my friends/family are not formal so it's "normal" to bring them to the reception.