I am getting married soon, and will have about 3 different bridal showers. My boss says I need to have a Sip N' see tea party afterwards to show off all the gifts I receive. I think it's tacky to invite people over just to "show off" all your gifts. If they want to see what I got, they can see it when the come visit me on a regular day or when I host a regular party. What do ya'll think?
2007-01-24 15:07:05 · 8 answers · asked by doggiemama 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Wow, I'm surprised by the answers here as this is common where I'm from, but we call it a gift opening. It's usually held at the bride's parents house, there's munchies (good chance to use up wedding left overs), and you open the gifts while everyone ooos and ahhs. It is usually announced at the reception when and where it will take place, though I have also seen an invite included in the wedding invitation. The wedding is usually so hectic that the bride and groom often don't get a chance to talk to everyone they would like to at great length, so this is a chance to chat with everyone in a more informal setting. For brides and grooms that have people coming from all over the country, it's also a chance to see them all as well at greater length. However, go with what is customary in your area. Ask at your bridal store, talk to married friends. I'm assuming because it was suggested to you, it may be more common than you think. And most importantly, do what you and your fiance want. It is your day, enjoy it!!!
2007-01-24 15:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by Baby boy arrived March 7th! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, it sounds like a very arrogant thing to do.
If I am close to the wedding party, I will have enough contact with either, bride or groom, to ask after which gifts they received and enjoyed or not. If am not close to either, I would not be interested in other people's gifts anyhow.
2007-01-24 23:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by avechm 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I were invited, I would really wonder why on earth I'd want to attend something like that. Sounds beyond tacky to me, and I've never heard of it before.
2007-01-25 00:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by dancin thru life 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah it sounds like a boasting party, I dont think I would have one either, seems like bad taste. Congrats on the wedding, I too will be getting married but not for another year and a half.
2007-01-24 23:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by nyoo1578 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's a tacky idea, and since you don't like it either, I'd say "Don't have a sip 'n see party."
2007-01-24 23:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We don't usually have these parties where I come from. I'd say if your boss wants to see your presents, why don't you just invite her to come over by herself?
2007-01-25 01:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds dumb, and im sure everyone you would invite would feel the same way
2007-01-24 23:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by ~Happy~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of this, and I can't imagine who thought this up, and why.
2007-01-24 23:26:18 · answer #8 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋