Thank You cards

pupidda122505 Posted: Sep 19, 2007 04:17 PM

Thank You cards

How many of you have sent them out already? I haven't even gotten mine printed yet...I feel like I'm so behind! What's the etiquette for sending these out - is the maximum 6 months post wedding day?

D's Girl Posted: Sep 19, 2007 04:19 PM

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I sent them out to my side, but not DH's yet and we got married in May

We ran out and had to order more

They say, send them within a year, but I think 6-months is a good goal to go by.

You got married in July, you have nothing to worry about IMO

babygirl71777 Posted: Sep 19, 2007 04:40 PM

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Not me!! lol i have 20 more to write out then im done!

MnM52607 Posted: Sep 19, 2007 04:50 PM

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I have to call the photographer tomorrow with my picture choices. I am hoping to have them out by the middle of October... about 4 and a half months after the wedding.

Unapearla Posted: Sep 19, 2007 04:58 PM

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I actually got them a month after the wedding. I just sent them out last week.

eelharas4700 Posted: Sep 19, 2007 05:20 PM

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i'm actually going to pick them up tonight and hopefully i will have them out no later than the next 2 weeks....thats my goal.

drpepper318 Posted: Sep 19, 2007 05:42 PM

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I didn't do mine yet either

portjeffbride Posted: Sep 19, 2007 06:10 PM

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sent them out in mid august....

I think the time frame is highly dependent upon your culture. Americans expect it in about 3 mo, or even 6 mo, but europeans don't expect the custom cards, but DO expect a TY within a month or 2........

the poles considered ours a little on the late side , but I refused to forgo the custom cards by our photographer....

trish71407 Posted: Sep 19, 2007 06:12 PM

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all of mine are went out 3 1/2 weeks ago and DH have been going out little by little. I think he only has a handful more to do!

JulyBride14 Posted: Sep 19, 2007 07:10 PM

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We just picked out our pic about a week ago, so we should have them by next week sometime. Then comes the fun part..writing them!! But I hope to have them all out by October. I think thats okay.

cindyandkevin Posted: Sep 19, 2007 07:18 PM

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Technically you have up to a year to send them out, tho most couples get them out within the first 6 months. I got them out after 5 months.

Don't worry, you're fine!!

Future Mrs R Posted: Sep 19, 2007 07:24 PM

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I got mine last week and I am not looking forward to writing them out. Hopefully I will have them out this weekend.

PegaLega Posted: Sep 19, 2007 10:58 PM

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I havent even picked our TY yet
I just cant decide

TnOiOnL Posted: Sep 20, 2007 09:11 AM

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We didn't even pick or order the pic yet I really have to go and pick up the cards atleast so I can start filling them out.. NOT looking forward to it at all!!!! I'll be so glad when it's done.. realllly gotta get on the ball!

BklynItaliana Posted: Sep 20, 2007 10:35 AM

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i got married before you and i didn't get them out yet.. i plan on sitting doen this weekend and taking a stab at them while dh isn't home.. b/c he just gets in the way.. he want to help but at the same time just get them out.. and i want to actually put some thought into it.

Love4Eva Posted: Sep 20, 2007 10:42 AM

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I havent had the time to go through them, and pick them out. I wanna get it done before the holidays though! LOL I heard 6mths - 1yr is normal.

Kara and Todd Posted: Sep 20, 2007 10:47 AM

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Mine were out less than a month after the wedding. I would try to get them out ASAP. I wouldn't go longer than 6 months (I'd try not to go longer than 4 if I'm being honest.)

I didn't need mine to be printed b/c we didn't do photo thank yous. I had stationery printed with Mr. and Mrs. Todd Middle Last to match our invites when we ordered our invites.

Just get them out as soon as you practically and comfortably can. Try not to let it go past 6 months if you can help it.

Good luck! They can be a giant pain in the butt -- but people do appreciate receiving them.

Kara and Todd Posted: Sep 20, 2007 10:51 AM

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Posted by cindyandkevin

Technically you have up to a year to send them out, tho most couples get them out within the first 6 months. I got them out after 5 months.

Don't worry, you're fine!!

If I'm being honest, I don't think waiting a year to get them out is appropriate. 6 months I can understand, but unless you had 500 people at the wedding, I think most people think 1 year is pushing it on the etiquette...

I know with photo cards, etc., people have to wait to get their proofs and then to get the cards printed -- so they aren't in the boat I was where I had my thank yous before the wedding and could start as soon as I got back from the honeymoon.

Once you have them, though, just push through it to get it done. I sat down and wrote out a certain amount EVERY day without fail. (And I work 60-70 hours a week on average) It's a giant pain, but worth it to thank the people who were so generous on your wedding day.

Good luck to those still writing them out. Trust me, it's a great feeling when they are (finally!) all done!

But if you get them out within 6-7 months, you'll be fine!