2006-08-27 21:25:35 · 17 answers · asked by shellshell 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We moved overseas and have been really busy. I kept up with the ones we got BEFORE the wedding, but then we got back from our honeymoon adn were overwhelmed by the all the gifts AT the wedding and afterwards and moving,etc
2006-08-27 21:33:56 · update #1
make a todo list ot do 5 thank yous every nightor morning and send them out right away.cross each name out that you do so you do not double thank someone
2006-08-28 11:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The rule of thumb now is sooner. You should get them out with in 4-6 weeks for a shower gift and 8 weeks after your wedding, but that can start after the honeymoon. If you are pressed on time, you can get blanket cards, printable, and print out a general and blanket gift card for everyone, saves you "time". However I would strongly suggest writing a personal one, two lines at the most personally thanking them for the gift. It doesn't have to be detailed. It is nice to thank people for the gifts that have given you, always remember...A little goes a long way. Congrats!!
2006-08-28 01:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by ~*~Stacy~*~ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People will start talking about you and asking your mom if you got their gift right around 6 weeks after the wedding.
Also, I'm not sure where you got the idea that you have a year to send a thank you card, that's not true. People have a year to send a gift for a wedding.
The current guidelines for wedding gift thank you notes are that the notes should be sent within three months of receipt of gifts. However, given the potential monumental task that would pose to the bride and groom after their honeymoon, it makes sense to send notes out as soon as gifts are received (often wedding gifts are sent prior to the wedding date). Like I said before, people will start talking about you right around 6 weeks if they don't get a thank you.
2006-08-27 22:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's tacky if you don't send the thank you's within 8 weeks. If you are on a plane, that's a great time to write them. There is always some time to write out thank you cards. If you could take the time to send the invite, you can take the time to send the thank you. That's how I feel!
And a personal thank you is very important. I always appreciate it when the couple thanks me for my specific gift. And if it's a monetary gift, I love when they say "thank you for the gracious gift! We truly appreciate it as we are trying to save for a new home" or something like that.
I'm getting married next year and I wouldn't think of not sending thank-you's right after I return from my honeymoon.
2006-08-28 03:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by PT&L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, no, no... you have one year to GIVE a wedding gift, but only three months to send the thank you card! I got this backward before, but just read an article about it in Modern Bride! I'm getting married in November, so I have been reading up.
Check out theknot.com for other cool stuff! That is where I go.
P.S. You shold always send thank yous as soon as possible. For shower gifts, you shouls send them 2 to 3 weeks after you receive the gifts. For the wedding gifts you have 3 months (asap is always good!)!
2006-08-28 02:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by plantmd 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You were overwhelmed with the gifts from your very generous family and friends, but you don't have the time to thank them. I think if you can't spend the next few nights getting the job done then you need to return the gifts. Being busy is never an excuse for bad manners.
2006-08-28 01:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The year for thank you cards/notes is a very old rule.
It's better to send them ASAP, but no more than 6 months after.
But, no matter how long it's been, try to send something to let the people know you got them.
Since you went overseas, maybe get some location postcards and write a brief notes about where you moved to and add a short thank you. They are fairly cheap, and postage is less expensive if you have a large number of people to send notes to.
2006-08-28 01:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, they DON'T say a year! That is a huge etiquette MYTH. Miss Manners says you should send them ASAP after receiving each gift, preferably within two weeks of receiving it!
Send them all immediately or people are going to remember you for a long, long time as an ungrateful bride! There is no excuse for delaying any longer-- I urge you to send them NOW!
2006-08-28 10:02:52 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we got a a congratulation for our wedding after 7 years. those people came at our house with a gift in hand. they dont live far. almost 3 miles away. My wife got surprise what make them forgetting us for 7 years. why too late.
well. to answer yuor question. that was 6 years ago. i am still waiting for 1 more year to send the THANK YUO CARD.
2006-08-27 21:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm. Six weeks to three months, or sooner if they are going to start talking about you behind your back and making little signifying phone calls to you.
Get the thank you cards, sit down together and do it on the honeymoon. It's a good way to start off a life together.
2006-08-27 21:28:18 · answer #10 · answered by nora22000 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sending Thank You cards is VERY essential and it should be done a.s.a.p. after your wedding shower, and after your wedding for gifts you recieved at the wedding.
2006-08-28 00:24:19 · answer #11 · answered by Tiffany 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋