Wedding Invitations

There seems to be conflicting opinions in the world of wedding etiquette regarding what to do with broken gifts. So today instead of telling you what’s right or wrong, I’d like to give you a few tips that will make your life a little easier in this department. 

Whenever possible and to avoid awkwardness, the recipient (bride or groom) should try to resolve the problem without involving the sender.

For example, if the item was shipped from a store or warehouse, simply contact that place and see what the options are. In most cases it would be an exchange for the unbroken version of the same item. In this case there will usually be a receipt included in the box. This receipt should include the contact info and return policy, so it’s really not that hard.

I recommend making a special file for all those receipts and hang on to them for at least a year. Even if the item arrived fine, it may end up having problems down the road within the return policy period. This is especially true with electronics and kitchen devices.  

If something does arrive damaged or has problems within the return policy period, handle it immediately. If you wait too long, you may miss out on the time frame that company allows exchanges or returns.  Please be understanding of the stores or manufactures policies. In order for companies to keep their doors open, they must put some limits on things like this. Otherwise you get people trying to return things many months, even years after.

Be sure to join us again. Make it a good one.