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My bridal shower is next week, but we already have had registry items sent to us. When is appropriate to open these items? The wedding is May 18th. We are in the process of closing on a house so out registry contains items we'll need once we move in...

My FH & I planning our wedding to be in Cooperstown, NY. We live in NJ & I'm considering a coordinator, at least DOC if not a partial planner, figuring they can help make arrangements/coordinate with vendors up there. Would be best to use someone...