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Rebecca
Dedicated May 2018

Overwhelmed by a generous wedding gift

Rebecca, on April 26, 2018 at 4:19 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 30
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My fiance's grandfather surprised us with an early wedding present, a check for $30,000. We are moving right after the wedding and this helps us so much. I've been writing cards and sending them out as soon as we received gifts but I my question is for a gift this large, Is a thank you card adequate? What else should we do to show our appreciation?

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Latest activity by Bride2B, on April 27, 2018 at 9:48 PM
  • Preslee
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    Preslee ·
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    Could you take them to dinner or something? Just to spend time with them and treat them to a nice evening?

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  • Charmaine
    Devoted August 2018
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    No a card is NOT enough. I would definitely do a personal dinner with maybe a small thank you gift. What does he like? Maybe a box of cigars, a nice bottle of champagne but definitely not just a card

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  • Pegs
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    Pegs ·
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    Wow! That's incredibly kind of him!

    Honestly, a card is genuine but personally, I would do something special to honor their generosity. Dinner is a great idea. Even inviting them over to your new home and hosting a lunch.

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  • Little Star
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    Little Star ·
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    Wow! That’s so amazing! I agree with Preslee, see if you can take them out to a nice dinner.
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  • Kristina
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    I like the idea of dinner. You can hand the card to them in person too. Maybe throw in a gift card to a movie theater or something you know they'd enjoy!

    How incredibly generous, that's amazing!

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  • Kaye
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    I agree with dinner! Or at least something homemade.
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  • Michelle
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    Oh my word! That is a crazy awesome gift! I would definately have him over for dinner, a thank you card, AND a personal gift (fishing, golfing, whatever he’s into)
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  • Forestwed
    Master May 2018
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    I would have them over as your first guests in your new house. That’s an amazing gift!
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  • Going to the chapel
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    Not to be a downer, but he is of sound mind, right? I only ask because if news of the gift gets out, will other family members question the amount?

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  • amandaaok
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    Oh my word!!! That is AMAZING!!! What an amazing thing he was able to do for you all!
    I wouldn't do a card at all, that warrants a phone call, a personal visit, and some really good quality time. Maybe even a ribbon cutting ceremony at your house lol
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  • Stephanie
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    Man I wish!!! Amazing gift, definitely something personal. A dinner, a BBQ if their favorite meats or something.
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  • P
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    Holy crap that’s a ton of money! I agree that a dinner with them is a great idea.
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  • P
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    Oh and I would still write a heartfelt thank you card to give to them at dinner.
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  • J
    Devoted June 2018
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    Wow, that's awesome! I would write a very nice card from the both of you, and treat them to dinner at a nice restaurant. Grandparents want quality time, not gifts.

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  • Crystal
    Devoted July 2018
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    Yes that is indeed a generous gift to say the least. Maybe dinner,or a gift that would be very personal might be appropriate. Best of luck I am sure that helps immensely.
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  • S
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    Sharay ·
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    😮 I would get him something he really likes or that interests him and take him to dinner to spend some quality time.
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  • Summer
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    Definitely take him out to a nice dinner or cook one for him at your home - I'm sure spending time with him is the best thank you you could give him. I'm sure that he feels as he gets older, he doesn't need new possessions and hence gifting you his money. If he's a cigar, alcohol, or sweets guy, buy some of his favorites and share at dinner, along with a heartfelt thank you card.

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  • Missy B
    Devoted October 2019
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    This is like homemade lasagna level thank you dinner. Put some work into it! Congrats. That is amazing.

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  • ISaidHallYes
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    That is incredibly generous and amazing! I would do something bigger as a thank you. If you live near him I would take him out for a nice meal or cook him a homemade meal! If he doesn’t live near I would consider a road trip to see him!
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    Savvy June 2019
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    If someone just sent me a thank you card after giving 30 grand I would be highly offended. You should send a thank you card, call and thank them, and I would arrange a time to meet them for dinner to thank them AGAIN. That is huge that he did that, and a just a "thank you card" would be kind of disgraceful.

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