Do you think it is rude for your immediate family (mum, dad and siblings) not to send you an engagement card? .. Or do you think in this day-in-age a phone call of congrats is sufficient? I live overseas from my family, so it’s not as if they would be here for an engagement party, in fact I don’t think any of my family will turn up for the wedding at this stage.
2007-03-24 21:19:00 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ Mysterious ♥ 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think some people are misreading me. Of course it was great to hear my parents on the phone, I just thought it would be a nice gesture to have an engagement card (yes there is such a think) from family and friends - something you can keep like a wedding card ... I just thought it would be a polite thing to do …. Guess I am wrong … or old fashioned. I only plan to get engaged the once.
2007-03-24 22:18:10 · update #1
After my engagement, I only received cards from family and friends that I was not very close to. I am very close with my parents and siblings and would find it odd to get such a formal card from them. I think that an engagement card is sent by those who are not in your "inner circle."
2007-03-25 08:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by Krissi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are having a party or are not having the wedding for a long time, I would not send a card. A phone call is more than sufficient - obviously don't just leave it on the recorder, talk with your immediate family directly.
The cards are a nice, formal touch for extended family members and momentos if you're planning a party or do not expect to be married for quite some time (i.e. 2 years or more in the future). Otherwise, you will be sending out formal wedding invitations soon enough and that should give every scrapbooker in your family something to use!
2007-03-24 21:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by Squeak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having a party and you sent them an invite, then the most cordial of guests may send a congrats card. Otherwise, in today's world, a phone call would be just the same.
From your post and saying that you'd be surprised if your family even came to the wedding, it seems as if your relationship with them is a bit strained at the moment and that may be why they would feel hesitant to send a card. I'd suggest you atleast send them an invite if you are having an engagement party to let them know you wish they were there. Good Luck
2007-03-24 21:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phone is sufficient I would think. I don't know what an engagement card is. Usually you met with the parents and tell them over dinner or some other eventful occasion.
2007-03-24 21:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, good wishes are enough. There's enough ahead to come with a wedding shower and the wedding itself.
2007-03-25 01:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Engagement card? What is that? So every time you get engaged you are supposed to get a card? Oh Please!
2007-03-24 21:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by Robert L 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i dont think so.
a phone call will do.
it's better than e-mail..coz some people don't open their email regularly.
2007-03-24 21:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by redJimbo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋