42 The Courier SUN • bridal • SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com bridal GIFTS ARRIVING DAILY By Tresa Erickson Tradition used to dictate guests send gifts to the brideÕs home before the wedding. Today, that is no longer the case as many guests choose to give gifts before, during and after the big day. Guests, in fact, have up to one year after a wedding to send a gift. With so many gifts coming their way, the bride and groom may be at a loss as to the proper time to open them. Here are some tips. s Gifts Sent Before The Big Day Some guests may send gifts before the wedding. These should be opened immediately. That way, the bride and groom can send out thank-you cards right away. Some guests may choose to wait until the bridal shower to bring gifts. These should also be opened right away, either at the shower or at home so the bride and groom can get thank-you cards out right away. Should the gifts be opened at the shower, the bride and groom should take care with their reaction. They should be receptive and gracious whatever the gift. Gifts Brought To The Reception Some guests will bring gifts to the wedding reception simply out of convenience. A table should be set up at the reception for the drop-off of gifts, but they need not be opened at the reception. Guests will not expect the bride and groom to open the gifts, and some may not even bring gifts, another good reason not to open any gifts at the reception. The bride and groom should open the gifts after their honeymoon if they are leaving for it from the reception or sometime the next day, perhaps at the post-wedding brunch. Friends and family can assist in the opening of the gifts, whether taking down names, discarding wrapping paper or packing items into the car. Thank-you cards should not be sent out until after the couple returns from their honeymoon. Gifts Sent After The Big Day Some guests will not send gifts until after the wedding is over. These should be opened right away and thank-you cards sent out the next day. Should someone hand-deliver a gift, the bride and groom should look to the person for clues as to whether to open the gift right then or later. Again, graciousness is required. Monetary Gifts Monetary gifts, either in the form of cash, a check or gift card, are very common these days. These are best opened in private as amounts may vary. If the gifts must be opened in front of others, the bride and groom should be gracious but discreet. They should open the gift, smile in acknowledgement and say thank you. They should not announce the amount of the gift, no matter how small or large it may be. Wedding gifts can be a sensitive matter. The bride and groom should never lose sight of this fact and open gifts in private whenever possible. Unfortunately, not every guest will follow gift-giving etiquette. 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