We're having a USO themed 1940s inspired wedding, and instead of another baggie of nasty jordan almonds to send home with our guests, my husband and I were thinking of putting a blank thank you care in a stamped and addressed envelope and having guests write thank yous to our troops over seas-- what do you guys think? And where on earth to get over 100 addresses of guys and gals over seas??? We have 3 or 4 friends in Iraq but we'll need more addys than that-- thanks for all your help!!
2007-07-01 09:11:18 · 14 answers · asked by mrs.v 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My husband is in the military, so all of his immediate fam and mine are on board-- you don't have to support the war, I don't! But you should always support your troops.
2007-07-01 09:41:42 · update #1
This is a favor I can live with!
Call your local Army Recruiter or National Guard Reserve Center. I'm sure they can help.
2007-07-01 09:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do that.....
It fits great with the theme and sounds like a good idea but Iraq is the new Vietnam. Some people are really against us still being there even if they do support the troops and you don't want a giant political argument breaking out in the middle of your reception. Or, worse yet some poor solider getting a note about how wrong it is that they are serving in an unjust war.
If you really want to do it I'm sure the local recruiters office could help you send them as one big care package or give you a list of familyless servicemen.
Perhaps instead you can send a care package to your friends in Iraq. Make it a big one so they can share. Give the guests a little army man (tubes for a buck) and just attach a tag saying that instead of favors you have sent a care package to Joe since he couldn't make it. His prescence will be missed and you hope he and his mates make it home safe. Perhaps add some green and brown M&Ms. (dont buy the personalized...just get bags of them and pick out the colors you need. munch on the rest or donate to family :)
2007-07-01 16:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not contact your local military (your choice of branch) recruiter? They should be able to give you help, as far as phone numbers to the most local USO branch. The USO would be the best avenue to follow to get addresses and to see if that would be something they would advise.
Since you are going to be asking your guests to write at the reception, think about getting pens imprinted and placed at each place setting as part of your favors. You should be able to get some nice ones online for less than 50-75cents each. I had the pens for my reception (I asked my guests to write us a note on the back of their place cards in place of the traditional guest book) and I have people tell me 5 years later they still use them!
Great idea and how unselfish of you to think of the friends who can't attend your wedding! Good Luck and Best Wishes.
2007-07-01 16:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Cory C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be an address you can have the letters forwarded to - just a bulk address. I know we have that in Canada, then the letters are just distributed.
However, though the idea is nice, I don't think many people will do it. Maybe a better idea for the favour is a window decal or pin about supporting the troops.
2007-07-01 16:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a really kick a** idea! Good for you! Well, if you have enough time and you are able to talk to or write your 3-4 friends in Iraq....have them ask for the addresses and names of a bunch of soldiers? Otherwise, I am really not sure how to do it. OR.....you could just have everyone write them out at the wedding and send them ALL to your 3-4 friends and they can just start handing them out to random soldiers!! That would be perfect. Congrats, and Good luck!!
2007-07-01 16:16:49 · answer #5 · answered by Tiffany 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you do is divide the cards up, put them into a few big envelopes and send them to the friends that you know the addresses for and tell them to distribute the cards to all their buds. This is the only way to send cards nowadays to our troops you can't just address them to "Any Soldier" anymore. This is a really good idea, I'm sure it will be appreciated.
2007-07-01 17:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you make a cash donation to the troops http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/iraq/troops.aspx
then make little cards on the table that say
to our family and friends
we have chosen a special way to "thank you" for sharing our day with us
In lieu of traditional favors, we have made a donation in your honor to support our troops in iraq.
we feel the finest gift is one which helps others.
we truly appreciate you being part of our special day.
then your names and date of your wedding!
this way noone has to think of a thank you to say and or if someone isnt supportive wont make a scene at your wedding!
2007-07-01 17:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by ih8jocks1692 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I LOVE it! It is a truly unique idea! I would talk to a recruiter in your area, he or she might be able to help you get some addresses for troops overseas. Best of luck!
2007-07-02 10:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by carebearny1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great idea, contact your local recruitment office, and they should be able to get names and address of men and women from around your area, or at least from your state.
2007-07-01 18:43:00 · answer #9 · answered by meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a great idea. Why couldn't you ask one of your friends that is in Iraq to send you a list of names. Best Wishes.
2007-07-01 19:20:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋