Is it a good idea to send thank you cards to people that just mailed a card to you for your wedding, with no gift included? A friend of my mom's who lives out of state and who I am pretty sure I have never met, sent me a card for my wedding. Should I send her a thank you?
2007-11-09 02:12:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You don't really need to but if you have the extra cards to send out, it can't really hurt.
2007-11-09 02:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by Deanrijo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wedding gift "thank you notes" always have a priority. They should be mailed out as soon as possible after the wedding, and definitely before ninety days after the wedding.
When someone sends you a congratulatory card, it is telling you that they care and they are happy for you.
You do not have to send this person a note that says "Thank You" since you did not receive a gift, but you can just send them an informal note telling them you appreciate their thoughtfulness and best wishes.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-11-10 02:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is always polite to send thankyou cards to everyone that sent you cards/gifts/attended your wedding events. I'm getting married next year and have asked this question several times, they all say "yes." All you have to send it "Thank you very much for supporting me in my new adventure as becoming a wife." Just a simple thank you would do and it takes less than 5 minutes to write and send. Hope that helps.
2007-11-09 02:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is not necessary to send a card. I personally think that she is not expecting a card back from you. In some ways, I think it may emphasize a bit too much that she only sent you a card.
A simple mention to your mother of the thoughtful gesture is thank you enough to this person since she is really doing it because of her friendship with your mother.
If you are still undecided, ask your mother what she thinks you should do.
2007-11-10 12:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by PixdeeArtist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proper etiquette says to send thank you cards to anyone who gave you anything (cards included). There are wedding etiquette books available but you can get the same info through wedding etiquette searches on-line.
2007-11-09 02:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by Best 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if someone sent you a condolence card when someone died wouldn't you send them a thank you?
"thank you so much for your card, sorry you could not make the wedding it was lovely. let me know when you are free and we can show you some photos from the day."
people who do not attend are not obligated to send a gift AND even those who do attend have 6 months or a year or something to send one. show gratitude for the thoughtful card and maybe she will give you something later on (late wedding gift, housewarming, baby shower, etc)
2007-11-09 02:49:58 · answer #6 · answered by hitchnj 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. When in doubt, send a card. The sooner the better too.
You don't need to say a lot. Just speak from your heart.
2007-11-09 02:20:12 · answer #7 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. It's appropiate. She was sweet enough to ackowledge your wedding and a reply is something that a gracious lady should send.
You can write,
Dear Janet,
Thank you so much for the beautiful card. My mom has always told me so many nice things about you. I'm so thrilled that you took time to write us; how sweet of you!. We appretiate your thoughfulness.
We really would like the oportunity to meet you sometime. Whenever you find yourself in Boston, feel free to come by and visit.
Best wishes to you and your family.
With sincere gratitude,
John and Jane Doe.
2007-11-09 02:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by Blunt 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice of you to if you have extra cards. All it takes is a few moments of your time and a 41 cent stamp.
She sent you a card and it was the thought that counts. :-)
2007-11-09 04:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by Suzzette M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't necessary to send a card for a card.
2007-11-09 02:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by monicanena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋