My Mother just remarried in January and is now filing for divorce (not her fault). She would like to still send a Thank You note, but is unsure how to word it. Most of our family and friends know the situation.
2007-02-20 15:13:10 · 10 answers · asked by socalistar 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
thank you card for the wonderful gift we have decided we were not meant to be and would like to know if we can return the gift to you or if your preference would be to have it donated to a shelter or organization in your name.
2007-02-20 15:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by jezbnme 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Why does your mother not get the marriage annuled instead of divorcing?
Next, I'd simply leave the two events seperate (or as much so as possible). The other things is I do not know what ettiquette says about returning the gifts. However, if they've already been used that's definately not possible. I'd just write a simple thank you note from herself alone thanking them for the gift. Then if they have any questions about the divorce afterwards tackle that in its own time and place.
2007-02-21 05:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by rdnkchic2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should still send thank yous. Even if there is a divorce (actually, she should look into an annullment), there were still gifts and people who attended the wedding, and they need to be thanked.
She should just word it as "Thank you for the lovely vase. It is very unique and will look wonderful on the hall table." That kind of thing.
However, with the divorce so close to the wedding, the appropriate thing would be to return the gifts.
2007-02-21 02:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll be honest, I would not feel right accepting gifts when the marriage is ending. It has only been a month...she should return the gifts and include a thank you card explaining that they are very grateful for their beautiful gift; however unfortunately the marriage did not last and she and her soon to be ex-husband feel the need to return the gift. I'm sorry for them, and wish them well.
2007-02-20 15:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Cynthia 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for the beautiful gift.
Depending on the situation, she may want to consider returning the gift to the giver with an apology (Especially if it was from his side) to avoid any hard feelings.
2007-02-20 15:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by wedding planner tx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just don't send the thank you note. Since the marriage is being annulled and everyone knows it, they won't expect a thank you note and receiving one would seem weird. I'm sorry for your troubles and wish you all good luck.
2007-02-21 05:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Keep it simple but definitely DO send out "Thank you.s"
Anyone will appreciate receiving a thank you. Hope this helps.
2007-02-20 15:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by Neil S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one! I agree with the first answer...
I would say something like "I appreciate your thoughtfulness ...... my life has taken a different path and I appreciate your continued support"
2007-02-20 15:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by NoTurningBackNow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps she could word it something like, thank you for thinking of me with your kind gift, or something similar?
Or perhaps, thank you for taking the time to choose the gift you did...
2007-02-20 15:22:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with fojimo
2007-02-20 15:20:43 · answer #10 · answered by deadly_donkey 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋