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Savvy July 2020

When do i send thank you notes?

Kc., on May 4, 2020 at 12:59 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

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Hello! My fiancé and I have an original wedding date of July, 4th, 2020. While we are waiting to announce any changes until the beginning of June, we definitely don’t expect to have the ceremony/reception we originally planned. However, we are starting to receive online gifts from guests, which is so thoughtful and unexpected given everything happening, it’s taking me by surprise! Originally I would have said thank you when seeing them in person at the wedding and then sent a thank you note after the ceremony. Now I’m wondering if it’s more appropriate to send notes as we get notifications about the gifts? Is that weird? And if I do send thank you notes now, any advice on what to put in the note besides a thank you? Like do I mention something about staying safe during this time... do I just stick to a more formal thank you...? Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Jana, on May 9, 2020 at 12:01 AM

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Christina · on May 4, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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I believe the “standard etiquette” when receiving gifts prior to the wedding is to send a thank you as soon as possible. Anything received at the wedding of course has the few week deadline. I would see if you can get at least a few for the early gifts and send them out as you receive gifts!
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Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on May 4, 2020 at 1:03 PM
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You should thank people for their gifts immediately, no matter when your wedding is.
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Savvy July 2020
Kc. · on May 4, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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Awesome! Thanks so much for the advice ladies!
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VIP January 2019
Maggie · on May 4, 2020 at 1:17 PM
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It's actually easier on YOU if you send them as soon as you can after receiving the gift. Then you don't have it bugging you in the back of your mind. And it definitely is not weird to send them now even though your wedding might be postponed.
Feel free to include any nice sentiment you like (about staying safe) or just stick to mentioning the gift. The thank you note itself is the point and will be appreciated. Don't worry too much about the words you write.
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Legend June 2019
Melle · on May 4, 2020 at 1:20 PM
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I would send it whenever it is easiest or convenient for you
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Savvy July 2020
Kc. · on May 4, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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Very good way to put it. I definitely overthink things, so this is appreciated!
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Emily · on May 4, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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We sent thank you’s as soon as we received the gift. Our notes thanked them for the specific gift, mentioned something about using the gift and then stated that we can’t wait to celebrate with them in the future.
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Master October 2019
Meghan · on May 4, 2020 at 10:11 PM
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As soon as you receive the gift.
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Master September 2019
Sherry · on May 5, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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You should start sending them out as soon as the gifts come in.
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