My wife and I recently finished sending out the last 25% of our 'thank you' notes. Our wedding was 9 months ago. My mother's uncle was one of those who received one of our final 'thank you' notes and was incredibly offended that he did not receive a 'thank you' note within a month or two of the wedding. I was under the impression we had 1 year to make sure our guests received a 'thank you' but that may have only been the time frame that guests have to give the newlyweds a gift? There have been times where I have received 'thank you' notes 6-12 months after a weddding. What are the appropriate time frames for guests to A. Receive a 'thank you' note and B. Give a gift reasonably late after the wedding?
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Jan 8, 2005, 6:06 PM
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Re: [eric5776] Thank You Note (Timing)
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I'm sorry that your Uncle expressed his feelings to you but he's actually correct. Thank you notes should be sent as soon as possible; within three months of receipt of the gift.
Wedding gifts should be sent to the home of the bride before the wedding. There is really no set time frame regarding sending a gift after the wedding since it isn't considered polite to send the gift after the wedding. If you forgot, please send the gift as soon as possible after the wedding. Most folks should be pleased to get a gift anytime. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Thank You Note (Timing)
