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Lolerskates84
Super August 2016

Bridal Shower - Opening/Not Opening Gifts?

Lolerskates84, on April 11, 2016 at 1:30 PM

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I really don't like the idea of opening gifts at the bridal shower. I always disliked that part of a shower as a guest because it's so boring, long, and awkward. I understand that guests take the time to buy the gift and wrap it and some want to see it opened and be recognized, but I really want to...

I really don't like the idea of opening gifts at the bridal shower. I always disliked that part of a shower as a guest because it's so boring, long, and awkward. I understand that guests take the time to buy the gift and wrap it and some want to see it opened and be recognized, but I really want to avoid it. I'm going to have 50 guests so it will take a long time to open everything.

Has anyone done a "viewing table" where guests are asked to bring the gifts unwrapped and displayed on a table with their card? Of course I would say thank you to everyone because I do appreciate it. And obviously I'd send thank you cards.

What is your opinion?

A. Have a viewing table with unwrapped gifts and cards

B. Gift table with wrapped gifts, but do not open

C. Just bite the bullet and open the gifts in front of everyone

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  • Paige
    Super June 2016
    Paige ·
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    I just had my shower on Saturday and there were 65 people there. A lot of people, but that is just how it is always done where I am from. It was super awkward opening the gifts in front of everyone, but no one else felt that way other than me. I told one guest how uncomfortable I felt and she said that she had been to a shower where they didn't open the gifts and she thought it seemed rude. I would just bite the bullet and open them even though it feels kind of weird. You will be the only one who think you are awkward hehe Smiley smile the rest of the guests will enjoy it.

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