Open gifts at reception?

Definitely a huge don't! And also many times the gifts don't get brought to the wedding-they get mailed to your house so it would be unbelievable awkward to be opening up cards with checks or cash. If you have someone that wants to be there when you open it maybe have them give it to you ahead of time.

Rude, please don't do this

This is supposed to be between you and your hubby. Purely for the sake of discretion. Please do not open ANYTHING during the reception that is wrapped and on the gift table.

Unless the box is larger than 10 feet in size, like a car, or something

Oh, that's true Anisea! Yes, do that... but only if you know its a car.

You won't have time.

This should be private. It would e rude to do it in front of all your guests and it would take forever.

I have never heard of anyone opening gifts during their wedding reception....That is extremely odd IMO.

No way, that would be awkward, what are they thinking? I've never heard of this.

Our family traditionally does it with close family after the next day, after the wedding. I know, a previous post said how weird that was, but I don't think you'll have time during your reception. That's not the proper time or place. If they want to see you open them and you want to humor them, do them the next day.

Thank god y'all agree with me. I thought it would be super awkward because I'm having a wedding shower and most of the gifts will be given there. I don't want people to think that's the reason I want them there. My mom's family said it's rude to not because they want to see me open my gifts but to me that's the point of a wedding shower.

Trust me, nobody expects you to touch the gifts at the wedding. You won't have any time.

This is what most people did at weddings early 90's and before. So it goes to show hire etiquette and everything changes over time.

I would definitely not do this. I think it is rude and something that is meant to be done in private.

OH NO! You don't open ANY gifts at the reception!! It's rude and awkward and like you said, might feel like a birthday party. Plus I don't think you will even have any time. Opening gifts is for the next day (or whenever) for you and your FH to sit together and enjoy together in private.

I think it is rude. I recommend documenting what people gave you at home in private so that you can thank them properly.

I think it is rude to open them at the reception. That is something that should be done in private.

@jean - i totally agree.

Definitely don't. Plus like everyone said you won't have time, and you're right the whole point of a shower.

No maybe at after wedding brunch but still who wants to see you open gifts you asked for...

I even feel weird about this at bridal showers, lets all watch you open the gifts you asked for and everyone knows how much they cost...so weird

No way. That part was awkward enough at the bridal shower. I paid too much money for a dance floor and a good DJ to sit around opening presents. Nope nope nope nope nope. I plan to load them all in the car and open them either on the way to the honeymoon or when we get back.