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Elyana
Just Said Yes January 2018

Too late for Thank You cards??

Elyana, on April 12, 2018 at 7:23 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 32

We got Married January 27 2018 in Cabo San Lucas. Is it too late to send out Thank you cards? How should I apologize for the delay?

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Latest activity by Malwen107, on April 14, 2018 at 1:04 AM
  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
    Mrsbdg ·
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    I think you're fine! Honestly, we haven't gotten thank you's for some weddings that happened in June of last year so I wouldn't worry about it too much!

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  • augbride
    Super August 2018
    augbride ·
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    Just send the thank yous now and don’t even comment on the delay. Most people will understand you were relaxing after wedding stress and settling into married life!
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  • NinjaBride
    Super June 2018
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    Just send them ASAP! It’s not too late and better late than never.
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  • Daria
    VIP January 2019
    Daria ·
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    Never too late, however you should get on it ASAP. I wouldn't mention the delay, it hasn't been THAT long.

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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
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    Don't mention the delay. Send them out! I recently received one just shy of their 1 year anniversary. They were technically just within etiquette, which gives you a year but most people prefer to get it over with. It was a lovely note and she included a line that said. "I can't believe it's almost been a year" which I thought was a nice way of acknowledging the time without beating herself up for it. That's not your situation so just get to writing them.

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  • muriel
    Champion June 2018
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    Standard etiquette does not give you a year for thank you notes. Brides commonly confuse this with the fact that a guest has up to a year to give a gift.

    Thanks you notes should be mailed asap and definitely before 3 months.

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  • Adriana
    Expert October 2017
    Adriana ·
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    I think as long as you send them, you’re good. My cousin got married last September and we still haven’t gotten “thank you’s.” But I agree with pp’s and don’t mention the delay, it’s only been 3 months, that’s about when mine went out.
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  • Laura
    Champion June 2010
    Laura ·
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    You're fine, just hurry up and send them out ASAP!

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  • GoodMOB
    April 2018
    GoodMOB ·
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    You need to write those thank yous Now and send them out. Think how relieved you are going to feel when that is done! Give yourself a nice reward when they are done.

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  • L
    Expert May 2018
    LIZ ·
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    Send them, people would rather get one later than not at all. Not need to apologize, most dont expect them a week after. But please do take the time now to write them out
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  • Ciera
    Dedicated May 2018
    Ciera ·
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    Never too late!!! I think as long as you do it in the first year, you are good! I was raised on thank you cards and sending them --- my rule of thumb, if I don't get a thank you card for a gift, I don't send those individuals gifts anymore lol. It means so much to get a personal note from someone. No need to apologize for being late, everyone knows weddings are a hectic time Smiley smile



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  • A
    Dedicated June 2018
    Ally ·
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    Never too late to say thank you in my opinion! I'm sure they will just be happy for the gesture Smiley smile


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    Savvy February 2019
    DorisAnne ·
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    Better late than never! Send them!
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  • Alysia
    Devoted September 2018
    Alysia ·
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    I don't think it's ever too late to send thank you cards. You generally want to send them within 3 months, but the most important thing is to send them, even if they're late. Don't acknowledge the delay, just make sure the thank you cards are personal to each guest (no "thanks for the gift! we loved having you there!" standard cards!!!)


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    Mim ·
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    And on that point, the only reason wedding gifts have a one year time limit is because after a year they wouldn't be a wedding gift, more of an anniversary gift or a just because gift. Wedding gifts are not required from invited guests, customary but not required
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  • Christin
    Devoted May 2019
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    I would definitely send them! I don't think you need to apologize but I would get them out asap. Better late than never definitely applies to this situation.
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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
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    Better late than never!

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  • Jocelyn
    Dedicated May 2018
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    I’d add a wedding picture on them or print a few out for each card. That way people will be less likely to think about the time and think about how thoughtful of was to add profession pics. You’re only 3 months from your wedding... it’s not terrible
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  • Mrs. Sponge
    Master April 2018
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    You're fine. People understand after your wedding things can get hectic. I never received a thank you card from a wedding in May last year, I did get an invite to their anniversary do over dinner! A thank you note a little later than expected would not be a big deal.

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  • Michelle
    VIP September 2018
    Michelle ·
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    I don’t think it’s too late at all! I went to a wedding in September and spent 150$ on their gift and never even got a thank you card! Lol but the bride did post on instagram the gift I got her and how much she loved it so I took that as my thank you
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