Q: I recently attended two bridal showers, and at each one the bride announced the dollar amounts of the checks received as gifts. I feel this was tacky. What do you say?
A: I’m with you. The brides should have thanked their guests for the checks without mentioning the amounts. It is appropriate, however, for the bride to mention the amount, as well as how it may be used, in a thank-you note.
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My goodness, when did manners go right out the window? At what point did brides start to believe that just because it’s their day, their lack of manners, rude behavior and outbursts are acceptable? I wish everyone, and not just brides, should be required to go through etiquette class prior to hosting parties and showers.
I imagine the bride’s intent was not to be rude, and this would hardly qualify as an “outburst.” Hopefully she blurted out the amounts with enthusiasm, and everyone can overlook the gaffe. And let’s also hope someone close to her gave her a little instruction after the fact, so she doesn’t do something like that again.
I have been invited to a bridal shower that I am unable to attend. I always thought, with showers, that you weren’t expected to send a gift if you did not attend. Is that correct?
You are correct, unless you’d like to send one anyway.