It is inevitable for every couple to receive a bad wedding gift. Either at a wedding shower for the bride, as a present given before the big day, at the reception, or months later as a late delivery; bad wedding gifts are like a piece of toilet paper stuck to your shoe.

They are embarrassing and potentially awkward to get rid of. Deciding what to do with a bad wedding gift can be difficult depending on the benefactor. If your mother-in-law gives you a hideous vase that totally clashes with your décor, do you really have to display it? Are you allowed to re-gift bad wedding gifts? What can you do with them?

When you receive a tacky or ugly gift, consider the person who gave it to you. Are they a close friend or relative? Someone who will come to your house and look for their gift? If so, you may want to save it as “that vase we put on the mantle before your mother comes over”. Or perhaps you can find a spot to display their present in a room you don’t frequent often, such as a guest room or bathroom. This way, you won’t be bothered by the ugliness and it is available to show if the donor drops by.

If the giver was not a relative or close friend you have more options for getting rid of the gift. Re-gifting the bad present to someone who will enjoy it more can be a wonderful way to appreciate the thoughtfulness behind that cheesy figurine you know Aunt Emily will just love. Just be sure the original giver and your recipient do not hang out in the same circles. If you can, return the bad gift and use the store credit for something you would enjoy. Almost every store has fairly liberal return policies for newly married couples, especially if you created a gift registry at their store.

Selling the gift on Ebay or Craigslist is another possible way to swap your junk present for something you can really use. While you’re at it, you can sell off extra items leftover from your wedding. I made over fifty dollars after I got married just selling the extra tulle, lights, and little decorations we had lying around. Some bad wedding gifts have future potential if you have the space to store them. That bassinet may seem overzealous now, but you might need it in a few months.

No matter how awful the gift you receive is, always, always, always say thank you. Sending a thank you note for their thoughtfulness is the polite and kind thing to do. Do not mention how ugly or tacky you think their gift is, instead focus on how grateful you are that they took the time to acknowledge and celebrate your marriage with you.