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Erin
Super May 2022

Awkward situation: Groomsman possibly sent shower gift to my parents' house

Erin, on February 17, 2022 at 11:52 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

One of my FH's groomsmen bought a few gifts off of our registry shortly after confirming to us that he had received the invitation to our couples shower that is happening next week. It seems he had them sent to the address on file (my parents) instead of himself. My parents are now asking us if we know whether he bought them for the shower or if they are for the wedding. They don't want to assume because of a horror story from one of my sister's friends who got married a couple years ago: Some gifts arrived at the parents house before the shower and the mother assumed they were for that event, wrapped them, brought them, and was then embarrassed because some of the shower guests told her their gifts were actually meant for the WEDDING and not the shower. I don't want to be in that embarrassing situation, but is it also poor etiquette for us to straight up ask my FH's groomsman whether those gifts are for the shower or wedding?

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Latest activity by Hannah, on February 18, 2022 at 7:16 PM
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    Super August 2023
    Lunajay ·
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    Have FH ask him if he knows he sent gifts for the wedding, if you don't know, you don't know. I wouldn't see how its poor etiquette.
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    Devoted November 2022
    Allaura ·
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    Just ask him lol I did this. I sent my wedding gift close to the bridal shower and her mom just called me and asked if the gift was for the wedding or shower. I just told her the wedding and “my bad for the confusion” and that was it. Not a big deal.
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    Super September 2022
    Sarah ·
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    I would just send a thank you card and don’t mention which event it is for. Just say “thank you for (insert gift). We plan to use it for (insert whatever it’s used for). We’re excited to celebrate with you.” And just don’t bring the gift to the shower.
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I agree with this. I feel like a guest sending the gift to the recipient and not themselves means they didn't feel like dealing with the hassle of bringing it to the event and then have the couple transport it home. Regardless of whether it was for the shower or wedding, just leave it where it is and send a thank you card.
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