How Do U Open Gifts At An Engagement Party?

My daughter is having an engagement party next week at a lovely resteraunt by the beach. We are intersted in knowing if we should open the gifts at the brunch. There will be 70 people and a keyboard entertainer. So i would like to know how we should set up the gift openings.
Posted by susan; updated 03/12/03

Reply

Tehnically you`re not supposed to open up the gifts for an engagement party. What you could do is have a couples shower before the wedding. Usually people give monetary gifts for this type of event because they are giving you money to get ready for your wedding and the preparations that you have to make when it comes to your living situation. After that you have a shower and they give you stuff to fill the place with, thenyou have a wedding it`s a monetary gift again to give the couple a cushion.
Posted by Michelle; updated 03/20/03