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Shower - Open Gifts?

DeLucciDeLucci
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My Bridal Shower is tomorrow (I cannot wait!) and my best friend and sister have done a fantastic job (or so I've heard!) of planning everything!  I have been to many showers in the past, and the Bride always opens presents in front of everyone.  I am terrible when it comes to opening gifts in front of people, I just feel awkward and I would much rather chat with everyone than sit and have people watch me open things...
Do you think it would be ok, if when the shower is wrapping up, I say thank you to everyone for coming, and that I am about to open presents so if anyone would like to stay, they are more than welcome to, but if not I completely understand?  I'd much rather give someone the option of leaving if they find that portion boring, than forcing them to stay! 
Or should I just not say anything, smile and open presents!!  Thanks!!

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Re: Shower - Open Gifts?

  • waltzingmatilda13waltzingmatilda13 member
    2500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Don't say anything, smile and open presents. That's one of the reasons everyone is going anyways and the whole point of a shower. You're better off not drawing attention to the fact that it makes you uncomfortable and just do it. If it makes you feel any better you could work on your happy/surprised/what a great gift face ahead of time so you don't look disappointed or awkward while doing it.
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  • MairePoppyMairePoppy mod
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    edited December 2011
    The whole point of the shower is to watch you open gifts. Just smile and thank each guest as you open their gift. You'll be fine.
                       
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  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'd be really annoyed, even angry, if I took the time to shop for a gift for you, wrap a gift for you, drive said gift to the shower, spend a couple of hours at the shower only to be told that you're not actually going to open my gift at the shower.....but if I want to spend another hour, I can stick around.

    Do you see how that will be interpreted as being rude?  Suck it up.  Open each gift.  Smile and say "Oh, thank you so much!  We're going to enjoy using this!".

    It doesn't have to be a big speech, but it does need to be done.

    GL to you.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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