Comments on: What do you say when opening a bridal shower gift that is identical to a previous gift?

By: ruby

ruby — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:23:26 +0000

i got three of the same things at my wedding…i made a joke and then thanked the people that got them for me…..nobodys feeling were hurt

By: sabinahorton

sabinahorton — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:26:17 +0000

I find it really strange that you’re already thinking about this when it hasn’t happened yet. The trick is to just not be disappointed. Hey, if you don’t want those extra towels, just mail them to me.

By: angelcdm228

angelcdm228 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:30:25 +0000

you don’t have to act fake about receiving a gift. don’t think of it in terms of what you got but the thought and time that went into the gift. you are bound to get some duplicate gifts but alot of times (such as towels) you can never have enough. ALSO unless you get duplicate gifts at the same shower, no one has to know that you already have that item.

By: My thoughts

My thoughts — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:57:37 +0000

Wow! Now I have a set to use while the first set is in the laundry. Thanks!

OR if it is not towels

It sure looks like great minds think alike! We can use this toaster or odd numbered days and the other toaster on even numbered days.

Whatever you do, don’t try to pretend that you didn’t notice the duplications. Make light of it in such a way as to emphasize the thoughtfulness of both givers.

By: D4Pres2012

D4Pres2012 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:31:35 +0000

just say thank you in front of everyone and be nice. if the item is from your registry then you know where they bought it and you don’t need the receipt to return it so don’t ask them for the receipt.

By: PugMom

PugMom — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:41:50 +0000

Well, the person whose gift you are opening second (which is the duplicate) is already disappointed that they gave you a gift you already received, so the best thing to do is just smile and say thank you. Most gifts come with a gift receipt, so don’t sweat it.

By: kill_yr_television

kill_yr_television — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:55:26 +0000

This is one of several reasons that gifts should be opened later, in private. But if opening gifts is considered “part of the entertainment” in your set, then you command your facial features to express delight as you assure the generous and thoughtful giver that you are very pleased with the gift.

By: Em M

Em M — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:25:57 +0000

You smile and thank them graciously! Say something like “Wow, you can never have too many towels” or “Guest towels!!!” or anything that you can think of to appreciate your appreciation for their gift. It really shouldn’t be about you feeling disappointed, but rather think about how they might be feeling - embarassed, disappointed - and putting them at ease. You are very fortunate to have so many people how love you guys and want to give you something to show that they are happy for you both - that is truly a blessing!

By: friedokra99

friedokra99 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:14:41 +0000

Here are a few things you can say:
we can use these for the guest bathroom,
we can use these in the extra bedroom,
I will use these for special occasions,
You always need extra when company comes,
I love to change up the decorations/colors/sheets/towels in the ____(insert room here)
these sheets/comforter will be perfect for spring/summer/winter/fall or
Christmas/valentine’s/Easter/etc
this serving dish will be great for my cookies/cheeseball/casserole
those glasses are perfect for iced tea/lemonade/orange juice(depending on size)

Think about making comments that will personalize each gift so that you will have said “those white towels will be great for summer” and then you get brown ones you can say “These are great for fall!” and then green “OOOooooo, Christmas!”

Now, if you get two exact things like blenders, you could say, you know, you always need a back-up in case one breaks!

By: LuXy In Love!

LuXy In Love! — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:12:02 +0000

Be gracious for what you receive, after all it is a GIFT from someone. You are likely to receive multiples of the same things (towels, blenders, etc). Acting disappointed and making negative comments “Oh, more towels…” will hurt the gift giver and make you seem terribly ungrateful.

I would be more than pleased if I had 3 bridal showers! If I received too many of one item that I had no way of being able to use, I would simply exchange it later.