Destination wedding thank you card etiquette

I would just send thank you cards for gifts.

I agree with PP.. There is no need to send thank you cards if gifts were not given. Just send notes to those who did bring something to your wedding.

No I would only send thank you cards to people who gave a gift

If you've already given everyone who attended a thank-you gift and note I think you are all set. I would however send out a thank you card for anyone who also brought a gift, or anyone who sends one after the fact.

DRB, usually, Miss Manners says you don't thank people who attend but don't give a gift, cause *you* hosted *them* so the social debt is to you, not vice versa. In this case, though, when they traveled all the way to your DW, I'd say send one-- it is a small thing just to say, "Thanks, we know it wasn't as easy as driving to the local church!" These people spent a lot of time and money to be at your wedding. Better to over thank than under.

I would send one to everyone. They did take a lot of time and effort to attend. And just curious, what did you put in the welcome bags? I am starting to think about what to include in mine

@Zoe M Yes, I agree they should be thanked for the money and time spent to go out there.

@Nicole H. We put sunglasses, a sandlewood fan, candy, and room key holders in the bags. Our guests were so appreciative.