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First wedding present!

meghanmcadamsmeghanmcadams
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Yesterday we got a Bed, Bath and Beyond box in the mail with our first wedding present! Ok technically 2nd because we got our skillets at our engagement party.

The question is, my shower is in October and wedding isn't until March. Do I have to wait to use gifts or can I use them now?
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  • stardust21587stardust21587
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    edited December 2011
    Use 'em now! lol.

    I guess if they gave it to you so early, then its okay. =)
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  • BananaMustangBananaMustang member
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    edited December 2011
    Shoot...you use that stuff now. There is no reason to have it sit in the box and waste away collecting dust! Just make sure to send them the thank you now so they know you received it!
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  • irisheyezfsuirisheyezfsu
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    edited December 2011
    I have never heard any ettiqute against using before the wedding. They want you to have it now that is why they sent it early.  Make sure to get that thank you thank you note in the card! What great friends/family! 

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  • sarah42ndsarah42nd member
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    edited December 2011
    I would use them now but send out the Thank you Notes as soon as each gift comes in. Also I would maybe start a list of who gave you what because it might be nice to remember at the wedding and make same talk with some of your guest you don't know well.lol
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  • Megs30Megs30
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    edited December 2011
    A lot of my shower guests had my gifts sent directly to us as my shower was in Michigan and we live in Florida.  I wasn't sure about the etiquette of opening gifts early either but we went ahead.  I figured even if we didn't use the gifts right away, I definitely needed to get a thank you card out.

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  • x3Harmony534x3Harmony534
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    edited December 2011
    Psh, who cares? Who's going to know?? I think someone would be more offended if they walked into your house & saw the skillet they sent you 3 months ago still packed in a box than if you served them dinner in it. lol
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  • Theresa626Theresa626 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would wait.  If you get duplicates without a gift reciept, you can return them.  Also, if you don't get something you need badly, you can return smaller gifts to get the big gift you really want. So, wait till the wedding to use all of your presents.  BUT, send a thank you card right away.  
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  • Theresa626Theresa626 member
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    edited December 2011
    Also, the proper ettiquette is to wait because if you postpone or cancel your wedding, you have to give the gifts back.  
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  • AileeneGAileeneG member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://orlando.weddings.com/main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-central-florida_first-wedding-present?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:66Discussion:b0d02963-ca35-4e7f-9a39-157515ef49edPost:d026da57-c2b5-4395-b731-21d6ac8506ca">Re: First wedding present!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Also, the proper ettiquette is to wait because if you postpone or cancel your wedding, you have to give the gifts back.  
    Posted by Theresa626[/QUOTE]


    Agreed. You may want to wait to actully use them in case of any unforseen situations.  The chances are probably slim, but it's probably better to be safe. Personally, I waited to use stuff, and I had fun setting everything up all at once when we got back from the honey moon.
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