Combine Shower Thank you notes with wedding gift thank you notes
We recently had a couples shower where we received gifts from those attending (and some from those who could not attend). In addition, we received a large group wedding gift from the majority of the couples attending and not attending, which they had us open at the shower in addition to the shower gifts.
Can I write one thank you note for both the shower gift and the wedding gift to each couple? We are having a large wedding and any time I can save on writing thank you notes would be greatly appreciated.
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Aug 29, 2007, 10:24 AM
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Re: [Soon2BMrsMorgan] Combine Shower Thank you notes with wedding gift thank you notes
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Dear Soon2B,
Absolutely not. These people are very generous by giving you two gifts--shower and wedding. Each guest should receive a personalized, thoughtful, handwritten thank you note for each gift. Those who did not attend were not obligated to give a shower gift. So, that is very special.
With more and more couples choosing the gift-less shower, it is even more important to display thanks when a shower gift is given. After all, they will more than likely be giving a wedding gift as well.
Re: [Et.byRebecca] Combine Shower Thank you notes with wedding gift thank you notes
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i'm sorry, but you totally misunderstood my question. I was asking that for each person/couple who gave us a shower gift and contributed to the wedding gift we opened, if we could send one thank you note to that person/couple for both the shower gift and wedding. I'm not dumb enough to think you should send one thank you note to a whole group of people.
Thank you
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Aug 31, 2007, 10:14 AM
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Re: [Soon2BMrsMorgan] Combine Shower Thank you notes with wedding gift thank you notes
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No. If they gave you a shower gift, they receive a thank you not for that gift. If they contributed to a wedding gift, you write another thank you note. There is no difference here. Two notes for two gifts.
If you received one gift from one person, you write one thank you note. If you received one gift from a variety of people, each receives a thank you note for that gift. After all they contributed for that gift. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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Re: [Soon2BMrsMorgan] Combine Shower Thank you notes with wedding gift thank you notes
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Right, each gift deserves a thank you note. The giver took the time to shop and buy the gift, so, please take the time to write a separate note for each gift, even if you have to send more than one note to each person or couple. Never combine notes. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Combine Shower Thank you notes with wedding gift thank you notes
