Engagement Party

Original post by Asiram

Nov 02, 2005 08:10 PM

Should gifts be opened during an engagement party? I have heard different answers for different people, and I dont know what to do.

dpli Posted: Nov 03, 2005 02:15 PM

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We waited until the end, when it was just my siblings left at the house. They wanted me to open them, so we did.

itslaurie. Posted: Nov 03, 2005 02:19 PM

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I don't think so.

Suzannebride Posted: Nov 03, 2005 02:36 PM

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I think I have read that since guests are not required to bring gifts to an engagement party you shouldn't open any you do get. It would make the people that didn't bring anything feel awkward.

EmberLynn Posted: Nov 03, 2005 02:53 PM

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The best man gave us a tub filled with stuff, a foremen grill, a micowave, a sewing machine, a blender, cups, towels, bathroom set and so nick nacks. He made me open it. My FHs unlce and family gave us a laundry basket filled with towels and dish cloths. It was in see though plastic. Everyone else gave us money and gift cards. I opened them to thank them. No one seemed to mind. I like it when people open their gifts in front of you. To me, I like to see their faces!

Tracy06 Posted: Nov 03, 2005 05:32 PM

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his family insisted and then everyone gathered around us in a circle, so we began to open up gifts. I felt funny though

Soon2BeMrsS Posted: Nov 03, 2005 05:36 PM

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Posted by JCam695

I've never been to one where gifts were opened.

me too

Summer05 Posted: Nov 03, 2005 07:03 PM

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We did not open gifts.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Nov 03, 2005 07:22 PM

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We didn't. We had close friends and family at the house aftewards and opened them then

atlast62506 Posted: Nov 03, 2005 08:10 PM

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i opened mine at the end but after most of my guests left...only close family members were there when the gifts were opened

mtdr1106 Posted: Nov 03, 2005 09:01 PM

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No - they should not be opened @ an e-party. i looked up the etiquette on it before i had mine - and it said that gifts should not be expected (as compared to a shower - where the purpose is to 'shower' the bride with gifts). it said to graciously accept the gift but do not open during the party.

i don't think many people will NOT bring gifts - but i stuck with tradition and waited until i got home....