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nferrandi
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I would love this! It's so boring watching people open gifts, and if you'relike me and my friends you have a big assembly line to unwrpa dn then just hold up the gift. This way people can look at the stuff you've gotten without having to watch you open them. I would either put them in a basket and wrap with cellophane or just wrap them in cellophane with no basket.
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by suvenR
I'd wrap them as I normally would.
I understand it makes it easier, but I could never fathom telling a gift-giver how the gift should be wrapped.
see now... i don't think that's right. IMHO... i think you should respect their wishes. This is what the bride wants so why wouldn't you go along with that?
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:19 AM |
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MrsMessina
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by Lisa
isnt half the fun of getting presents to actually open them and see whats inside?????
I always thought so too....
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:21 AM |
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MrsMessina
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by suvenR
I'd wrap them as I normally would.
I understand it makes it easier, but I could never fathom telling a gift-giver how the gift should be wrapped.
see now... i don't think that's right. IMHO... i think you should respect their wishes. This is what the bride wants so why wouldn't you go along with that?
Are you sure this is what the bride wants? Or is this what the person throwing the shower wants? I wouldn't want that for my shower- 1/2 the fun is being surprised..
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:22 AM |
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Christine
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I love this idea!! I think the gifts should still be presented -- here's a set of towels from Grandma Jones and a chafing dish from Aunt Edna, etc. But in general I think wrapping paper is a waste of money and paper.
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:22 AM |
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KrisT
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I was invited to 2 showers like this. Both said "do not wrap gifts." My mom went to one that said "wrap in cellphane."
I really do not like this idea. I understand if someone does not want to open their gifts at a shower, but if I take the time and spend money to buy you a gift, you can spend 2 minutes opening my card and gift!! The person receiving the gift should appreciate the gifts. Do they also want me to take their toaster out of the box and set it up in the kitchen? That would make it even easier for them.
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:28 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by MrsMessina
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by suvenR
I'd wrap them as I normally would.
I understand it makes it easier, but I could never fathom telling a gift-giver how the gift should be wrapped.
see now... i don't think that's right. IMHO... i think you should respect their wishes. This is what the bride wants so why wouldn't you go along with that?
Are you sure this is what the bride wants? Or is this what the person throwing the shower wants? I wouldn't want that for my shower- 1/2 the fun is being surprised..
yes but wouldn't you assume that it is what the bride wants? I mean for you you wouldn't like that and wouldn't your family know that about you???
I'm just saying that in most cases, this is what the bride wants.
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:31 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by KrisT
I was invited to 2 showers like this. Both said "do not wrap gifts." My mom went to one that said "wrap in cellphane."
I really do not like this idea. I understand if someone does not want to open their gifts at a shower, but if I take the time and spend money to buy you a gift, you can spend 2 minutes opening my card and gift!! The person receiving the gift should appreciate the gifts. Do they also want me to take their toaster out of the box and set it up in the kitchen? That would make it even easier for them.
see this is why i hated the whole wedding thing. Weddings always end up being about everyone else but the bride and groom. "It's not about what the bride/groom want... it's what i want!"
Just because the person doesn't open your gift in front of you... how does that mean that they don't appreciate it??? So should there be some time set aside during the wedding reception to open the gifts???
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by MrsMessina
Posted by Lisa
isnt half the fun of getting presents to actually open them and see whats inside?????
I always thought so too....
I agree. I LOVE opening gifts!
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:36 AM |
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KrisT
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by KrisT
I was invited to 2 showers like this. Both said "do not wrap gifts." My mom went to one that said "wrap in cellphane."
I really do not like this idea. I understand if someone does not want to open their gifts at a shower, but if I take the time and spend money to buy you a gift, you can spend 2 minutes opening my card and gift!! The person receiving the gift should appreciate the gifts. Do they also want me to take their toaster out of the box and set it up in the kitchen? That would make it even easier for them.
see this is why i hated the whole wedding thing. Weddings always end up being about everyone else but the bride and groom. "It's not about what the bride/groom want... it's what i want!"
Just because the person doesn't open your gift in front of you... how does that mean that they don't appreciate it??? So should there be some time set aside during the wedding reception to open the gifts???
I learned early on the my wedding wasn't about me  .
But seriously, I clearly said in my above post that I don't care if they don't want to open my gift at the shower. I A gift does not have to be opened in front of me to be appreciated.
But, I really think asking someone to not wrap a gift is "tacky" - yes, I used the forbidden word! Any time somenone gives you a gift, you should appreciate it - whatever it is and whatever form it comes in. I do not think it is right to tell someone how they should give a gift. JMHO.
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:42 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by KrisT
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by KrisT
I was invited to 2 showers like this. Both said "do not wrap gifts." My mom went to one that said "wrap in cellphane."
I really do not like this idea. I understand if someone does not want to open their gifts at a shower, but if I take the time and spend money to buy you a gift, you can spend 2 minutes opening my card and gift!! The person receiving the gift should appreciate the gifts. Do they also want me to take their toaster out of the box and set it up in the kitchen? That would make it even easier for them.
see this is why i hated the whole wedding thing. Weddings always end up being about everyone else but the bride and groom. "It's not about what the bride/groom want... it's what i want!"
Just because the person doesn't open your gift in front of you... how does that mean that they don't appreciate it??? So should there be some time set aside during the wedding reception to open the gifts???
I learned early on the my wedding wasn't about me .
But seriously, I clearly said in my above post that I don't care if they don't want to open my gift at the shower. I A gift does not have to be opened in front of me to be appreciated.
But, I really think asking someone to not wrap a gift is "tacky" - yes, I used the forbidden word! Any time somenone gives you a gift, you should appreciate it - whatever it is and whatever form it comes in. I do not think it is right to tell someone how they should give a gift. JMHO.
Okay. i get where you're coming from.
So you're saying that it would be better to wrap the gift and not have it opened/seen?
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KrisT
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by KrisT
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by KrisT
I was invited to 2 showers like this. Both said "do not wrap gifts." My mom went to one that said "wrap in cellphane."
I really do not like this idea. I understand if someone does not want to open their gifts at a shower, but if I take the time and spend money to buy you a gift, you can spend 2 minutes opening my card and gift!! The person receiving the gift should appreciate the gifts. Do they also want me to take their toaster out of the box and set it up in the kitchen? That would make it even easier for them.
see this is why i hated the whole wedding thing. Weddings always end up being about everyone else but the bride and groom. "It's not about what the bride/groom want... it's what i want!"
Just because the person doesn't open your gift in front of you... how does that mean that they don't appreciate it??? So should there be some time set aside during the wedding reception to open the gifts???
I learned early on the my wedding wasn't about me .
But seriously, I clearly said in my above post that I don't care if they don't want to open my gift at the shower. I A gift does not have to be opened in front of me to be appreciated.
But, I really think asking someone to not wrap a gift is "tacky" - yes, I used the forbidden word! Any time somenone gives you a gift, you should appreciate it - whatever it is and whatever form it comes in. I do not think it is right to tell someone how they should give a gift. JMHO.
Okay. i get where you're coming from.
So you're saying that it would be better to wrap the gift and not have it opened/seen?
Yes! It's really more that I don't like the idea of telling someone how to give a gift.
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by KrisT
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by KrisT
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by KrisT
I was invited to 2 showers like this. Both said "do not wrap gifts." My mom went to one that said "wrap in cellphane."
I really do not like this idea. I understand if someone does not want to open their gifts at a shower, but if I take the time and spend money to buy you a gift, you can spend 2 minutes opening my card and gift!! The person receiving the gift should appreciate the gifts. Do they also want me to take their toaster out of the box and set it up in the kitchen? That would make it even easier for them.
see this is why i hated the whole wedding thing. Weddings always end up being about everyone else but the bride and groom. "It's not about what the bride/groom want... it's what i want!"
Just because the person doesn't open your gift in front of you... how does that mean that they don't appreciate it??? So should there be some time set aside during the wedding reception to open the gifts???
I learned early on the my wedding wasn't about me .
But seriously, I clearly said in my above post that I don't care if they don't want to open my gift at the shower. I A gift does not have to be opened in front of me to be appreciated.
But, I really think asking someone to not wrap a gift is "tacky" - yes, I used the forbidden word! Any time somenone gives you a gift, you should appreciate it - whatever it is and whatever form it comes in. I do not think it is right to tell someone how they should give a gift. JMHO.
Okay. i get where you're coming from.
So you're saying that it would be better to wrap the gift and not have it opened/seen?
Yes! It's really more that I don't like the idea of telling someone how to give a gift.
ok. i respect that. 
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:51 AM |
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Jax430
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by Alli06
I am a big baby, I love to open presents. I would be upset if my family did this for me.
Me too. I love opening presents!
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:53 AM |
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dpli
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I am not a fan of showers but it is kind of annoying to me to be told how to wrap the gift. If it were convenient or simple to wrap it as requested, I guess I would, but I might just show up with the gift with a bow stuck on it and leave it at that.
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jxnoscar
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I had this kind of shower bc I hate to watch people open gifts for 3 hours. You either put a bow and ribbon on the stuff you got or wrap it in cellophane. HTH
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:58 AM |
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jxnoscar
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by suvenR
I'd wrap them as I normally would.
I understand it makes it easier, but I could never fathom telling a gift-giver how the gift should be wrapped.
see now... i don't think that's right. IMHO... i think you should respect their wishes. This is what the bride wants so why wouldn't you go along with that?
I agree, again what the bride is saying is that she does not want to put her guests through HOURS of opening. It's not a ridiculous wish, its actually fabulous
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:59 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by jxnoscar
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by suvenR
I'd wrap them as I normally would.
I understand it makes it easier, but I could never fathom telling a gift-giver how the gift should be wrapped.
see now... i don't think that's right. IMHO... i think you should respect their wishes. This is what the bride wants so why wouldn't you go along with that?
I agree, again what the bride is saying is that she does not want to put her guests through HOURS of opening. It's not a ridiculous wish, its actually fabulous
 i agree.
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suvenR
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by suvenR
I'd wrap them as I normally would.
I understand it makes it easier, but I could never fathom telling a gift-giver how the gift should be wrapped.
see now... i don't think that's right. IMHO... i think you should respect their wishes. This is what the bride wants so why wouldn't you go along with that?
IMO, it's very rude to tell someone how to wrap their gift. Why not just instruct the gift giver to have the item directly shipped to the address listed on the registry?
And, never in a million years would I spend time wrapping a box in clear celophane. I just wouldn't wrap it all...
I guess I wouldn't have a problem if the invite said "giftwrapping isn't necessary" but to write something like "wrap clear" or "wrap appropriately" would irk me.
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| Posted 3/27/07 10:57 AM |
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Laura1
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I would wrap in cellophane
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| Posted 3/27/07 11:09 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by suvenR
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by suvenR
I'd wrap them as I normally would.
I understand it makes it easier, but I could never fathom telling a gift-giver how the gift should be wrapped.
see now... i don't think that's right. IMHO... i think you should respect their wishes. This is what the bride wants so why wouldn't you go along with that?
IMO, it's very rude to tell someone how to wrap their gift. Why not just instruct the gift giver to have the item directly shipped to the address listed on the registry?
And, never in a million years would I spend time wrapping a box in clear celophane. I just wouldn't wrap it all...
I guess I wouldn't have a problem if the invite said "giftwrapping isn't necessary" but to write something like "wrap clear" or "wrap appropriately" would irk me.
okay well playing devils advocate here... do you think maybe you're over thinking this? I mean maybe whomever made up the invites, wasn't sure how to word it either. 
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Juliet
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I would use cellophane. And I have to add that I have seen this done at some showers and wished it was done at others.
Depending on the amount of people at your shower, sometimes you don't have enough time to unwrap and ooh and ahh over everything. I have been to quite a few showers where there was a time limit on the place and bridesmaids were unwrapping gifts for the bride and passing them to her just so they didn't run over the time. That's no fun either when someone else unwraps your gift.
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suvenR
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by aliwnec10
okay well playing devils advocate here... do you think maybe you're over thinking this? I mean maybe whomever made up the invites, wasn't sure how to word it either.
Nope, not over thinking it. I don't think it's appropriate to tell a gift-giver how to wrap a gift.
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ladybug78
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
I had a shower like this and it was amazing! The theme was "A Basketful of Happiness" and almost everyone brought their gifts in gift baskets and it was incredible!!!! All of the gifts were displayed so everyone could walk around and see what I got...I had people coming from out of town and instead of opening gifts for 3 hours, I was able to spend time with everyone...I was told numerous times how it was the best shower that some of my guests have ever been to! I didn't want my bridal shower to be an assembly-line of my bridesmaids opening the card and unwrapping the gift and handing it to me to hold up for 3 seconds and passing it along...A bridal shower isn't about the gifts, it's about spending time with the women in your life in my opinion... Different people like different things so to each his own! 
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aliwnec10
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Re: "Open viewing" gifts at bridal shower?
Posted by suvenR
Posted by aliwnec10
okay well playing devils advocate here... do you think maybe you're over thinking this? I mean maybe whomever made up the invites, wasn't sure how to word it either.
Nope, not over thinking it. I don't think it's appropriate to tell a gift-giver how to wrap a gift.
so then is having a registry appropriate because you're telling someone what to buy you?
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