Bridal Shower Etiquette

This past week I held a Bridal Shower for my sister. She and her fiance have been dating seriously for 4 years and were planning to wed in March. Due to downsizing at his job (that he held for the entire time they were dating), they`ve decided they must postpone the date until he is secure in a new job.

Her question to me was should she contact the shower guests and offer the gifts she received back to them or should she send thank-you`s with an explanation of the unforseen postponement and save the gifts until they do actually wed?

Your help would be most appreciated.
Posted by Sherry; updated 02/24/03

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No, they are uncertain about the date at this time. However, everyone at the shower is close to either my sister or her fiance, and they`ve already instructed the couple to keep the gifts for when they do marry.

I appreciate the help I received.
Posted by Sherry; updated 03/20/03