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Brittany
Savvy March 2020

Treading lightly...

Brittany, on November 11, 2020 at 11:27 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 5
Hello, all.
In writing our thank you cards, we've run across a bit of a conundrum. One of my dad's friends came to the ceremony, but left soon after. He gave us a card and monetary gift. However, he signed the card from himself and his late wife, who passed suddenly from a heart attack after which he found out she kept heart problems from him.

My question is, how am I to address the thank you card? I don't want to be callous as he is a good friend of my dad's. I'm not sure if she already had the card ready to go when she found out about the engagement, or if he is experiencing complicated grieving secondary to the suddenness of her death, or signed the card that way out of habit. Either way, I'm confused about how to address this thank you card and would really appreciate any advice. Thank you in advance! Brittany

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Latest activity by Ally, on November 12, 2020 at 1:46 PM
  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    I personally would just put the "the Adams' residence" if his last nane was Adams on the addressee part of the envelope. Then just start writing in the actual card "thank you for your attendance and gift..."
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I agree with the previous post. You can write your thank you without being specific.
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    I agree with this suggestion
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    I agree - I think Minimalist Bride's suggestion is perfect! Smiley heart

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    Devoted May 2021
    Ally ·
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    I agree with PPs, you can get creative and not say his wife’s name at all to avoid any awkwardness. On the envelope just address it to “The ____ Residence” and in the card dont put a name just starting writing your note. It may have been just his way of being sentimental if she was also invited to the wedding before she passed
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