I got married 3 months ago and between showers, parties, and the wedding, recieved a lot of gifts. All of the gifts I recieved prior to the wedding, I sent notes for within 2 weeks of recieving the gift. For gifts recieved at the wedding, I had all notes sent out by the begining of July. Like I said there were many gifts but I had been very good about listing everything and thought that I had all of them completed (I am still reviecing a few late gifts here and there and I promtly thank the giver). Anyways....my husband and I were still building our home while all of this was going on so we were keeping gifts at our parent's houses. Our home is finished and we are moving this week and while over at his parents I found a whole stack of unopened, unlisted, and therefor unacknowledged gifts, that his mom "forgot" about. When writing these notes, should I apologize for the delay or just write them as normal? I can't ask my mom b/c she'll flip even though its not my fault.
2007-07-26 06:14:07 · 10 answers · asked by leigh4891 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would start off with a "Sorry this note has been delayed, but I really wanted to thank you..."
I don't think you should go into details or make the apology the focus of your thank you notes. The focus should still be the THANKS for the gift.
2007-07-26 06:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by ♥≈Safi≈♥ ☼of the Atheati☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you notes should be sent out NO LATER than 12 months after the date of the event. In your notes, thank the sender of the gift, and apologize for the delay with the explanation of the new home, which will also provide you an opportunity to give them your new address.
2007-07-26 11:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by CheezerCheezer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of fact it did used to be 12 months. I think that has gone by the way and it's more like 6-8 months. If you feel like apologizing by all means write a little blurb in the note but there really is no need to consider it belated.
2007-07-26 07:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by porkchop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three months isn't a horribly long time. If you feel it's been too long you can mention it, but I don't think you need to make a big deal out of it. I think people will be happy you sent the note, not judge you for sending it too late.
2007-07-26 20:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Notes of thanks for wedding gifts are acceptable 6 -8 months out. Send as normal and don't fret. It's okay. I've heard tell some advisers say it's okay up to 12 months.
2007-07-26 06:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by Mystress L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send the notes now - don't mention being tardy.
Thank MIL for keeping hold of your gifts for you - give her flowers.
Make sure you check back every now and again - she may have "found" more gifts!
2007-07-26 07:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have up to one year after a wedding to send out thank-you's! No worries! It's the fact that you're sending them out that matters! Good luck!
2007-07-26 06:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better late then never. no need 4 apology
2007-07-26 06:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by sunlotion_69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't mention the delay.
2007-07-26 12:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, just send the thanks and don't give it another thought!
2007-07-26 06:22:58 · answer #10 · answered by N0_white_flag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋