I'm having a wedding in the Northeast where I met my fiance. We are keeping it small--just close friends and immediate family. My family is from the midwest and my parents want to throw a reception a couple weeks later for us with all of their friends, my extended family and friends that couldn't make the wedding out of town or weren't invited to the wedding. What is the etiquette for gifts at the party? It's going to be just like a regular reception, food, drinks, etc. I don't really feel that comfortable with gifts, but I've been told that it is acceptable for people to bring them to a reception if the wedding was small and out of town.
I just wanted another opinion.
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Re: [ccmf87] gifts at separate reception?
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Dear Ccmf87,
Actually, the gift, if given, should be shipped to the home. Some bring gifts to the reception, but it isn't proper. Please don't expect gifts because this isn't supposed to be a gift giving event. The wedding is.
gifts at separate reception?
