I was wondering if there was any way to avoid the 2 hour opening of gifts at the shower without appearing rude

Answer 1

Well, it seems that everyone assumed you are the recipient of the gifts.
If you are then you could have three or more small showers so that you are able to comfortably open gifts and give sincere reactions instead of the pile of gifts falling over themselves while you smile a fake smile and are thinking of where you would prefer to be (we all feel that way - no one unless mother theresa could honestly smile and sincerely be thankful for hours at a time).
Plus you are pregnant and tired and sometimes a little emotional so who could blame you for not being up to a huge gift opening? Do it in little spurts/ seperate showers for your family, his family and both your friends and then work staff so you don't overdo it on one party and are too tired to enjoy it.
But maybe you aren't the mother-to-be and you want to duck out of the opening festivities?
Not a problem, just say you have a headache and feel a little out of sorts and would not want to wreck "her" day by having her worry about you.

Answer 2

well, I know that my mother in law is throwing me a Bridal Tea. She is just keeping it as a very informal and easy. And she only put the shower as 3 hrs. She didn't want to have the formality of a "standard" shower, but she wanted people to be able to come, eat and celebrate. And we (i was included on this part only) that I didn't want to have to open the gifts infront of anyone, b/c there are several members of my fiances family who have more money then others, and I didn't want anyone to feel uncomfortable by the gift they chose. So I opted for the gift opening to be done later so that no one would feel weird and that the focus wasnt on the material items..but more of a celebration.

Answer 3

Isn't that the worst part? I just had a bridal shower and wanted to avoid having people sit around and watch me open gifts, but was unsucessful. I think people like to see what you have received. Once I went to a baby shower with 100+ guests. It was at least 4 hours of present opening... AWFUL! Good luck to you.

Answer 4

That is the worst but I may have a cure for you. I have seen this done at parties. Make it a game... everyone picks up a gift they did not bring and you all open them at once. Then have the person write on the card what the gift was so when you do thank you notes you know what came from who. Hope this helps

Answer 5

well some people chose not to open there presents during the shower..and instead fill the shower with all kinds of dancing and music and food...but make sure you send nice thank you cards..also a nice little speach, like i'm thrilled to have all of you here and want to spend as much time with you all now before the baby is born that i can, so due to this, i would rather not open presents during the shower, i appreciate the gifts and the thoughts. thank you.

Answer 6

Not really, but how about if you have a young niece have her help you open gifts next to you? Children love to help with things like that and it keeps them busy. I had 2 baby showers in Sept and then a few months later it was Christmas and I had my gifts and my son's gifts to open..YUCK. I am pregnant with my 2nd and I told everyone NO BABY SHOWER because I am due 2 weeks before Christmas

Answer 7

You're going to have to do the gift opening. You need to get with the person who will be handing you the gifts and the one who will be handling the opened gifts to make sure you are all on the same page regarding speeding up the process.

Answer 8

hi, The going eco-friendly and not present wrapping appears like a sturdy thought- as a results of fact each thing would then be on reveal. although, how will she comprehend who gave what? additionally, if travellers have been to consume and play distinctive infant bathe video games first then that would extend the size of the bathe and circulate away no time for presents besides. in simple terms determine every person (maximum heavily, the customer of honor) is entertained and having a great time.

Answer 9

Appearing rude? It's rude to even think it - not to mention ungrateful. Unless everyone who's coming is wealthy; they are good friends to dip into their hard earned money to spend money on YOU and YOUR shower. So be a good grateful friend back and smile and say thanks! - even if it takes two hours to open it all. And then count yourself lucky that you have enough friends and gifts for it to take that long to be done. Sheesh!

Answer 10

You could act like you are having really bad Braxton Hicks contractions and tell them you would love to have opened all of the gifts now, but you are really feeling like you need to rest. Then send really nice thank yous.