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Social etiquette suggests that within two days is the best rule to follow. However, if it's a wedding present then up to six months is socially acceptable. The thought behind this is that presumably young people generally leave for their honeymoon immediately following their wedding, then come home to the often hectic challenges of settling into their new home together.
The question of whether email over handwritten letters are acceptable: Societally, it may be best to consider the age of the person you're writing. Consider that an elderly person who does have an email address, may still subscribe to older social graces. Also consider the impact. How might you feel receiving an email compared to a hand written note from your friend? It's most probable that you'd feel far more sincerity from the handwritten card.
In light of new technology where society can go to a website to select a card, personalise it with their own photos, then electronically enter anything they like inside the card, makes for a very nice gesture of appreciation. However, some people, again, may consider it as a laziness over receipt of something hand written.
A general rule to consider; if in doubt, invest in the few seconds it takes to hand write your card. Those few seconds may go a long way in presenting yourself as you wish to be!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y ago* Yes, it is only etiquette that you send a Thank You card to everyone that gave you and your spouse a gift. If you can't remember who gave you what just thank them and not mention the gift. Your guests took the time to spend with you on this joyous occasion and took the time to buy the gift so they should always receive thanks. These thank you notes should go out within two weeks after the wedding. If you are going away for a month on your honeymoon then the Thank You cards should be sent out before you leave!
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∙ 14y agoYes it's polite and it's the right thing to do.
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∙ 11y agoYes but it is not compulsory.
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Why don't newlyweds send thank you notes for wedding presents anymore?
When newlyweds receive gifts from guests and they do not send Thank You notes it is rude! Nothing has changed and they are either low on etiquette or they do not care to send Thank You notes. If they do not get the idea straight then the bride or groom's parents should enlighten them about sending out Thank You notes.
Do guests have to send a thank you note for attending a wedding?
No, guests that attend a wedding do not send thank you notes and it's the bride and groom that will send thank you notes to their guests for attending and also thank them for the gift.
Why would I buy wedding thank you notes online?
If you are looking for a wide variety of high quality and unique wedding thank you notes, then buying online from a retailer such as Etsy or theknot will ensure great results.
Where can I find information on the correct wording for wedding thank you notes?
The website Thankster has a plethora of information and tips on writing thank you notes from your wedding. The site gives many ideas and sentiments that you can include in the note along with proper etiquette.
Who has the best wedding thank you notes?
I just ordered my wedding thank you notes from this site and was extremely happy. They are handmade and use fine stationery. I really love their beautiful handwriting style font. Enjoy! http://www.wedding-thankyou-notes.com
A bride's husband died 2 months after the wedding. How should she compose thank you notes for wedding gifts?
I am sad to inform you that my new husband, John Smith, passed away August 29, 2009. Thank you for being such an important part of our beautiful wedding day. Best Regards, Julie Smith
For what occasion would someone give a thank you note?
A thank you note can be given for different circumstances. A wedding party can send thank you notes to people who attended their wedding and presented them with gifts. Notes can be sent in appreciation for Christmas or graduation gifts. They can even be send as a simple gesture of gratitude to an individual.
Is it bad etiquette to use postcards for wedding gift thank you notes?
If you are on your honeymoon and traveling for several weeks then this is acceptable. If you at home then you should take the time out to send a proper thank you note either by email or mail.
How long does a bride have to send her thank you notes for wedding gifts that were received before the wedding?
Thank you notes for gifts received before the wedding should go out within two weeks of their arrival. Besides the fact that it's good manners to respond promptly, there's a practical reason for this etiquette rule: finishing them now diminishes the stockpile of un-thanked gifts awaiting your return after the honeymoon. Since notes for gifts received on or after the wedding day should be sent within a month (here you get a little more time), you'll be thankful to have already handled the early arrivers.
Where to buy thank you notes for wedding gifts?
You can buy thank you in bulk at weddingplannersdivas.com. You have the options to personalize the thank you cards with names and events and select different themes such as seasons of the year.
Where is there a good place to purchase blank wedding thank you notes?
The Card Store online offers thank you notes for every occasion and even offers special discounts. Also, Walmart or Target offers blank thank you cards for the cheapest prices.
Which website will allow me to view bridal shower thank you cards?
You can view a variety of thank you notes with different themes on the sites Wedding Paper Divas, Tiny Prints, Minted and Vista Print. Each site has unique thank you notes which can be personalized.
