Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Registry and Gift Forum
Registry and Gift Forum
New Discussion

Registry Items Received for Christmas

meganb1977meganb1977 member
1000 Comments
in Registry and Gift Forum
I'm receiving a few of the items off my registry for Christmas gifts.  I know I'm not supposed to use anything until after the wedding in case plans fall through and the gifts need to be returned, and that's not a problem.  Maybe a silly question that will make me look like a complete ignoramus, but since the items are fragile, should I go ahead and open the boxes to inspect the contents and make sure everything is intact?  Thanks!
Whoever said it was supposed to be happily ever after is a big fat liar.
Report Reply to Post

Re: Registry Items Received for Christmas

  • batfacepattermonthbatfacepattermonth
    10 Comments
    Yes definitely if it will be too late to return by the time of the wedding. Also I think that since they were given to you for Christmas, you can use them now. Sounds like they just used your registry so they knew what you wanted, not so you could get a super early wedding gift. :)
    Report Reply
  • Mrs.B6302007Mrs.B6302007 member
    Seventh Anniversary 5000 Comments 25 Love Its Combo Breaker
    Yes. Open to inspect and send the thank yous
    The Bee Hive Est. June 30, 2007
    "So I sing a song of love, Julia"
    06.10.10
    BFAR:We Defined Our Own Success!
    image

    Report Reply
  • skippylouwhoskippylouwho member
    1000 Comments
    They are Christmas gifts that happen to be on your registry. You can use them as they are Christmas gifts, not wedding or shower gifts.

    Send thanks yous, as you should for any gift you receive - Christmas, birthday, shower, wedding, etc. 
    Report Reply
  • aimers1525aimers1525 member
    2500 Comments Combo Breaker
    We received a bunch of stuff off our registry as Christmas gifts last year and happily opened and used them!
    Report Reply
  • gymbugmj2kgymbugmj2k member
    Fourth Anniversary 500 Comments 5 Love Its
    i agree with PPs.  Definitely open and inspect the gifts.

    SInce they are Christmas gifts, and not early wedding presents, then by all means, send the appropriate thank you note, and start using them!

    ~*~ Charmed By Wine Blog! ~*~

          image

    Report Reply
  • Ash61612Ash61612 member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its First Anniversary Name Dropper
    agree with all the PP's
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Juris11Juris11
    100 Comments
    For sure open and inspect. I did that with all of our gifts. And write thank yous! :)
    Daisypath Anniversary tickers Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPic *This is not legal advice*
    Report Reply
  • mandi921vhmandi921vh member
    Eighth Anniversary 2500 Comments Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_registry-items-received-christmas?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:964f1b02-15b9-4174-a639-6bf50eacb935Post:e5ab4cc5-5d85-4894-a37f-bd2ae8870213">Re: Registry Items Received for Christmas</a>:
    [QUOTE]They are Christmas gifts that happen to be on your registry. You can use them as they are Christmas gifts, not wedding or shower gifts. Send thanks yous, as you should for any gift you receive - Christmas, birthday, shower, wedding, etc. 
    Posted by skippylouwho[/QUOTE]

    <div>This.</div>
    imageDaisypath Anniversary tickers
    Report Reply
  • gananoquegananoque
    100 Comments
    I've never heard that rule about not using a wedding gift until after the wedding. That sounds a little nutso to me. I mean, how fragile are these relationships that the marriage might fall through before the actual wedding? I mean, if you're that concerned about the status of your relationship, you probably should reconsider. Otherwise, open your presents and enjoy!
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards