But Target is uncompromising about their return policy and I don't blame them. The billions of dollars that retailers lose to theft, fraud, illegal returns, etc. is staggering. One of the big box retailers had to put their foot down and they did. Good for them.

I'm sure everyone is chastizing your bridal shower guests about not giving you the gift receipt, but they automatically print out, so take your aggressions out on them, not Target. It's really not their problem.

Sell the stuff on Ebay, or re-gift them at future weddings. There's always a solution to be found in life. You just have to look at it that way.

Peace!