I was wondering what you all think of opening gifts at the reception. My fiance says he's seen quite a few of the couples' weddings he's been to have done this. On the other hand, my mom and I have never seen it done. We will most likely not be having a gift opening or a brunch after the wedding, so we were attempting to find how we can fit it in otherwise.
Your opinions are appreciated! Thank you!
Re: opening gifts at the reception?
[QUOTE]I was wondering what you all think of opening gifts at the reception. My fiance says he's seen quite a few of the couples' weddings he's been to have done this. On the other hand, my mom and I have never seen it done. We will most likely not be having a gift opening or a brunch after the wedding, so we were attempting to find how we can fit it in otherwise. Your opinions are appreciated! Thank you!
Posted by Madison Speers[/QUOTE]
<div>I wouldn't. That's what Bridal Showers are for. Can't you guys wait to open the present after the wedding is over? Why would you want to spend time with the presents instead of your guests at the reception?</div>
I haven't seen it done since then. People don't want to sit through that at a reception. If you want to invite your parents, grandparents to watch you open gifts the next day or when you get home from your honeymoon, that's one thing but not at the reception.
Would YOU want to go to a wedding and then sit through that?
In addition to the other remarks, openning the gifts will make it harder to move them back to your home. You'll also increase the chances of seperating the gifts from their cards.
[QUOTE]I was wondering what you all think of opening gifts at the reception. My fiance says he's seen quite a few of the couples' weddings he's been to have done this. On the other hand, my mom and I have never seen it done. We will most likely not be having a gift opening or a brunch after the wedding, so we were attempting to find how we can fit it in otherwise. Your opinions are appreciated! Thank you!
Posted by Madison Speers[/QUOTE]
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</div><div>I would advise against it. My future in-laws did it at their wedding and said it was a HUGE mistake and they very much regretted it. They said it was so long and drawn out and awkward and they would have much rather spent that time enjoying the company of their guests. I also agree that it may highlight those who were not able to bring something or have already sent it or brought cash. You certainly don't want your guests to feel bad on your special day. I say wait and do it on your own time, some of people would probably end up leaving if you were to do that. </div>
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