Kim Kardashian Gets To Keep The Ring But Should Return The Wedding Gifts, Says Etiquette Expert

Oct. 31 2011, Published 6:30 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
Newly-wed and soon-to-be-divorced Kim Kardashian probably hasn't even had time to open the hundreds of wedding presents that she and Kris Humphries were given for their spectacular August 20 wedding, and now they have officially split there is the dilemma of what to do with the gifts.
"When it comes to wedding gifts, polite protocol deems that if the marriage lasts less that six months then they should definitely be returned to the buyer," Lizzie Post, co-author of Emily Post Etiquette, 18th Edition told Breaking Celebrity News in an exclusive interview.
As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, Kim filed for divorce from the New Jersey Nets player on Monday, citing "irreconcilable differences."
The short-lived couple's gift registry at Geary of Beverly Hills alone added up to $172 million and included a $7,850 Baccarat crystal vase and $38,400 worth of Torchon dinnerware. They were also registered at the more practical houseware store, Williams-Sonoma.
"She should add a note saying: 'Thank you for your love and support, we have decided to end our marriage and we wanted to return this gift to you,'" said Post, adding that they should also make sure that any store credits go back to the person who