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Christina
Just Said Yes May 2019

Thanking family for financial support

Christina, on March 16, 2019 at 10:36 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4
While we are paying for everything for the ‘day of’ our small destination wedding, my Father and wealthy Aunt/Uncle gave us sufficient money to cover accommodations (houses, which are also our venue) for nearly all our guests. The contributions were equivalent but it was a bigger financial sacrifice for my Father. We are so grateful for their help as our dream venue wouldn’t have been possible without them. We’d like to thank them, but not sure what would be appropriate? I also don’t want to embarass my Mother or FILs who were not able to contribute financially. How should we word the thank you? Should it be public or in private? Should we thank them at the Rehersal? Reception?

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Latest activity by Freda, on March 16, 2019 at 11:31 PM
  • Chandra
    Master May 2019
    Chandra ·
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    I would do it in private as to avoid that possible embarrassment.
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  • Margaret
    Dedicated May 2019
    Margaret ·
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    My stepmom is paying for pretty much everything. I decided I’m going to write her a nice letter telling her thank you and how much she means to me. There really isn’t anything material I can think of to get her and I know she would appreciate a hand written, from the heart letter more than anything I could buy. Maybe something like that would be an option? That way you can thank them privately and let them know how much they mean to you.
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  • Alycia
    Super July 2021
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    Did your mom and fils support you in other ways? Emotionally or with labor, etc? If so, you can do a toast to thank everyone for the many ways they’ve given you love and support during your months of planning. Name all of them but don’t mention the type of support.
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  • Freda
    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Freda ·
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    Definitely would do it in private! I think it’s important that you show your gratitude but I completely agree with not shaming or embarrassing those who mean a lot to you but couldn’t contribute to your day in the same way
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