It is customary for the wedding presents to be sent ahead of time to the bride. The question arises then "what does the couple do with the wedding presents received before the wedding?" Hold on to them and wait to use them until after their honeymoon. While packages are sent ahead, cards are usually brought to the wedding.
The tradition of displaying the gifts is not as popular as it once was. In the past, gifts were displayed on a table usually at the bride's home for friends and relatives to see. An individual place setting displaying the couples china, silver and crystal pattern would be set and various gifts received would also be displayed. Checks were also on the table with a ribbon concealing the amount, covered with glass. Guests were invited ahead of time to the home to see the gifts. One rarely sees that practice today.
When shopping for the couple, one does not have to send a present from their registry, but it's a good idea to consult the registry. If the couple have registered for china, silver or crystal, the gift giver can give them something in the pattern that they have chosen. Consulting the registry is also helpful in learning their colors and style. Gifts can be given up to one year of the wedding date. It's not the cost of the gift, but the thoughts and good wishes of the giver.
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