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How do I go about sending out late thank you cards for my bridal shower gifts?

Time has slipped by me! Every day that goes on, I feel so embarrassed, but my bridal shower was on May 22, and I have yet to send thank you notes out. My wedding was June 19. Do I just send them out like I would if they were on time? or do I mention the tardiness of the note as well? and how do you thank people for cash gifts? thanks!

Public Comments

1. Mention in the card that you HAD meant to send them out right away, but marriage is busier than you had expected. For cash gifts, write on the card (or whatever) what you intend to do with the money, like use it to help decorate your living room, or garden or something. Doesn't have to be true. Just polite.
2. It would be nice for you to acknowledge that the notes are going out late. Something simple like "Please forgive me for sending this note out late." Then go about thanking them for what they gave you. As for those who gave you cash you may mention what you are hoping to do with the money and thank them for their help in you being able to get this item. Hope this helps
3. Jut send them. Late is better then never and bringing attention to the lateness won't help the situation. I would say that telling people what you did with the cash would be the best thing to do for cash gifts. If you spent it all on drinks during your honeymoon, maybe claim that you spent it on something you actually just bought yourself on credit card, because really, you would have withdrawn cash for those drinks anyhow and people want to know how they've supported your new household. -Scarlet
4. Don't feel embarrassed, at least you are taking the time to send hand written thank you notes! Its such a nice gesture, one that people really appreciate. Here is an easy format for thank-you notes, you can also use the basic format for your thank you notes for your wedding gifts, as well. Dear _______, I can't believe how time has flown by since I saw you at the (wedding/shower)! It was wonderful to see you, and I wanted to thank you again, however belatedly, for coming to the shower, and for your lovely gift. The (vase/pots'n'pans/etc) are perfect for my (kitchen/living room/etc), and I can't wait to use (it/them). OR if they gave you cash: Your generous gift helped us (buy the things we needed for our new home/enjoy a special dinner/activity on our honeymoon). Thanks again, it was so great to get to visit with you at the shower/wedding. All the best/Love/Sincerely, Jane & Joe Newlywed
5. It really hasn't been that long--I mean, you were busy planning a wedding, then you had the honeymoon, and then you guys had to get settled in. You're totally within tolerances, don't worry about your timing. The way I thank people for cash gifts is as follows: Thank you very much for your gift. We used it to get [whatever you got with it]. If you haven't spent it yet, tell them what you plan on using it for. If you're embarrassed about what it got spent on, say it was very helpful in covering some household expenses.