Day after gift opening

No, I don't think this is common. You and your husband should open up the gifts together, at your home, when you are ready. The last thing I would want to be doing the morning after my wedding is opening up gifts.

Personally, I find these a bit obnoxious.

Is this a regional thing? Where I am people don't bring actual gifts to the wedding, just monetary ones

I have never heard of this and would definitely not want to go to one.

I've never heard of such a thing.

My FMIL asked if we were going to have one. We decided we would rather be alone the day after our wedding.

I've never heard of this. We are hosting a sunday brunch at a local resturant the morning after for anyone who wants to come and then leave to the airport for the honeymoon. We won't have time until we come back.

I've never expected anyone to do it the day after

I think it's a regional thing. I went to one that was hosted alongside the breakfast the next day. It was nice of them to provide breakfast for the guests, but kind of awkward because of the fact that most people did bring monetary gifts the day of the wedding so there wasn't a ton to open.

If you can, I would skip - it will be more fun for you and FH to open the gifts in private and just send lovely thank you cards to people.

My daughter and son-in-law opened their gifts the morning after the wedding at the hotel where the ceremony and reception were held.

We invited immediate family and the bridal party. Some could make it, some could not. We had brunch in a private room...I think there were 12 of us.

Low key and just a few people.

If you knew my brother you would understand. HA! I mean he is jealous that I am getting married and the parents are helping pay for it (just like they did for his). Ugh.

I remember it being so ridiculous. Glad I am not the only one. And it may be a regional thing. I am in MN from ND and its rude not to invite the whole town. P.S. I am being rude and not inviting everyone.

The bride and groom are supposed to be on their honeymoon not opening gifts.

Never heard of it, and would not do it.

@Nancy, I agree. Unfortunately we can't afford one right away. Plus I live in a cold state and want to get away during the winter

Another party? Never heard of it

I have never heard of this. Please don't make anyone show up for that.

My aunt told me to do that. I'm not sure if it's like an old-fashioned thing? I don't want to open gifts in front of people because I DO NOT have a poker face...

I think it would take up too much time and that you and your FH should open them together on your own

I will politely decline!

Never thought about it...I think FH and I will open the gifts together.

I've literally never heard of this. The last thing I want to do the day after my wedding is have ANOTHER get together. I want to sleep in with my FH and not speak to another human for at least 24 hours. Social events, even your own, are exhausting!