I was married 2 months ago and am ready to get the thank you cards in the mail, but at least a dozen people did not give a gift or a card. Do I need to send them a thank you card for coming to the wedding? Also I was told by a friend that people have a year to give a wedding gift. Is this true? Thanks!!
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Re: [danim] Do I need to send a thank you card?
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You need to send cards only to those who sent gifts. (You should have thanked everyone for coming, in person, at the reception.) Please do this as soon as possible. Ideally, you should send the thank you note on the day you receive the gift. However, if you've waited until after the wedding you should send thank you notes within three months after the wedding.
It is a misconception that gifts can be given up to one year after the wedding. Gifts are to be sent to the home of the bride before the wedding and as close to the wedding date as possible. In some cultures or local states is is customary to bring the gift to the wedding. But, this can pose the problem of lost or stolen gifts or cards being separated from a package. Still, you'll send a note as soon as the gift is received.
Of course, there may be those who still think this myth is proper etiquette so you never know, you may receive gifts after the wedding. If you do, send a thank you note immediately. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Do I need to send a thank you card?
