11-12-2009, 11:43 PM
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Wedding Gift, OOOPPSS!!
We had a cousin get married in July. We couldn't attend the wedding.
I kept meaning to send a gift, but didn't get around to it for one reason or another. We were on vacation, then some unexpected expenses, looked for a gift, didn't find anything appropriate...etc. ...etc.
Now I'm embarassed and don't know what to do. I do want to send a gift.
Should I just send it with no mention of the time interval? Send it with an apology? Explain that I kept thinking I'd find "the perfect gift" but didn't and am now sending a cheque?
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11-13-2009, 05:01 AM
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I think honesty is the best policy. If you send a note explaining just as you did here, they should understand.
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11-13-2009, 06:43 AM
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I would just send it - you could even make it a 6 month anniversary gift. 
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11-13-2009, 07:21 AM
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Just send it! Doesn't Emily Post say you have a year to send a gift?!
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11-13-2009, 08:01 AM
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Agreed with the others ... just send it with an explanation. It'll be a nice surprise for them! Almost like an early Christmas present
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11-13-2009, 08:16 AM
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Don't give it a second thought. They'll be happy to get it! 
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11-13-2009, 10:01 AM
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I have heard you have up to a year to send a gift. I wouldn't sound too apologetic in the note you send - just say something to the effect of "Wish we could have made it to your wedding, hope you enjoy the gift".
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11-13-2009, 10:15 AM
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Hey at least it was just a cousin. I had the *exact* same thing happen. And it was my sister. 
I just sent a note saying congratulations on the wedding, sorry for the delay, etc etc. It was fine. I probably did spend a bit more than I would have had I gotten the gift on time, but I probably would not have done that had it not been my sister.
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11-13-2009, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shugness
I have heard you have up to a year to send a gift. I wouldn't sound too apologetic in the note you send - just say something to the effect of "Wish we could have made it to your wedding, hope you enjoy the gift".
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I think that would be perfect!
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11-13-2009, 11:03 AM
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If it were me, I'd probably just send it with a note that said, "Belated good wishes" or something to that effect. But I wouldn't make a big deal out of it.
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11-13-2009, 11:24 AM
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I have the same thing going on - a friend's wedding was in June and I still never managed to send a gift. I have now decided that a few more weeks won't hurt and I'm going to send them a first Hanukkah gift 
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11-13-2009, 11:29 AM
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We got a wedding gift a few years afterwards from one of my cousins. It's still appreciated & a very nice thought. We didn't mind at all, really.
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