We're not moving in together until a month before the wedding, and we really want to wait to open our presents until after the honeymoon so it really feels like the beginning of a new life, instead of opening the gifts throughout the year and keeping them at one of our houses in boxes.
Is this appropriate? If it's not common, is there a way to let our guests know this is what we want to do so they're not offended if they don't get a thank you right away?
When waiting until after the wedding to open and acknowledge gifts, we send a note to the giver that we have received the gift, will open it later, and will follow up with a proper thank you note at that time. We also thank them for their thoughtfulness.
I would like to also note that if you are waiting for months to open a gift, and it arrives damaged, is the wrong item or you want to return it, there may be a time limit on returns or exchanges. Just something to consider. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Opening gifts after wedding?
