Opening gifts at a Brunch the morning after the wedding
My husband and I are hosting a brunch the day after our son's wedding. It is a 'gift opening brunch' and everyone who was invited to the wedding is also invited to the brunch. The wedding is coming up very soon and all the invites have been sent as such. The bride's mother is now saying that the gifts shouldn't be opened there--that it is in very poor taste and very much against all etiquette rules to open the gifts in front of people. This is the first I've heard that opening gifts is rude. Is it true it's against etiquette rules?
Nancy Tucker
PRESIDENT - WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL
Sep 10, 2004, 9:05 AM
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Re: [Friend] Opening gifts at a Brunch the morning after the wedding
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To be true to etiquette, your guests would have sent the gift prior to the wedding. I know that some guests bring the gift the day of the wedding and it is certainly okay for them to be opened at the brunch if you so desire. Do not open cards with monetary gifts at that time as it could be very embarrassing.
Re: [Friend] Opening gifts at a Brunch the morning after the wedding
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Dear Opening Gifts,
I agree. Traditionally, gifts are to be sent prior to the wedding. The couple is to open them and to write thank you notes as soon as the gift arrives. But, many guests bring the gifts to the wedding these days. So, although I have never heard of opening wedding gifts during a gathering of guests, there really is no 'etiquette rule' against it.
Just a little note: it may appear 'tacky' or inappropriate to some because it is as if the guests are required to give a gift. We should never expect gifts to be given.
Opening gifts at a Brunch the morning after the wedding
