A common choice is to present the gifts at some point during the day. Coercing some venue representatives to present the gifts at an appropriate moment during the groom’s speech is always a nice touch, but make sure that it won’t take half an hour to do so and that there is somewhere suitable to place any large gifts (particularly bouquets). If you don't think about this beforehand, not only will the rest of the guests begin to get bored, but they may not even be able to see your new mother-in-law’s beaming face, and that would be a real shame wouldn't it? (nod!)
Perhaps the best way we have heard for handing out gifts is to do so ‘in secret’. Assuming that the Wedding Party are all staying that night at the Reception venue, then why not give the gifts to the on-site wedding coordinator and ask them at some point during the day to sneak in and place the gifts on the bed in the room of each guest – obviously make sure that the guests are not in the shower at the time! A mention of thanks during the speeches followed by the receipt of the surprise gifts upon returning to their room is a fun and loving way of showing your wedding party just how much their efforts mean.
There really is no excuse, other than sheer laziness, for not buying any gifts. So armed with all these ideas and advice what are you waiting for? Get yourself down the high street and start buying some natty presents.
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