The early end to the Kardashian/Humphries nuptials has focused unfortunate attention on the wedding gift arena. After only 72 days of marriage, most people in the Western Hemisphere know that Kim Kardashian Humphries filed for divorce. While various groups have various views on why it happened, what many celebrity watchers are wondering is “What happens to the gifts?”
This is an area that rarely gets talked about because the couple’s focus is on their upcoming wedding. It is exciting and happy and busy and no one thinks that his/her wedding will come unglued so quickly. Most couples talk about “forever and ever.” Unfortunately, that doesn’t come true for some.
The rule of thumb has always been that wedding gifts received for any wedding, which ends at or around six months must be returned. (Emily Post) That clearly includes Kim K. Traditionally, it is also expected that any gifts that have been used do not need to be returned. The exception is the monster diamond engagement ring Kris gave Kim. She may keep the ring since it was a gift from the groom to his bride.
What other guidelines exist to cover this situation? The bride and groom should be sending handwritten notes to each of their guests in which they thank the individuals for attending their ceremony and letting them know that the marriage is being dissolved. In the note they need to reference the gift received and its disposition – either returned to the giver or donated in their name to a special charity. If the gift was cash, it needs to be returned to the giver.
One can only hope that the couple goes about “uncoupling” in a quiet and dignified manner. No parties or celebrations should be held.
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