When writing a TY card to a whole family...

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 04:08 PM

When writing a TY card to a whole family...

The card was addressed from the Whole family ( 5 people) but 1 of those people could not make it to the wedding.

Do I mention in the card ' Sorry Jane could not make it but I hope everyone else had a great time' or just ignore it??

Donna Posted: Jun 08, 2005 04:16 PM

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I would ignore it. When that happened with me I just thanked for the generous gift and for sharing in our special day

Stacey04 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 04:18 PM

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I think it depends on how close to the family you are.

ETA: If you are close to them you should say you missed whoever couldn't attend. If not, just a general thank you is fine

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Jun 08, 2005 04:20 PM

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That's a tough one...Since it is from all 5, I would probably thank them all but not write anything about them attending. Instead, you can include all 5 people by thanking them for their love and support, or something like that. The fifth person that couldn't attend still sent his/her love and support even in their absense, so that would be appropriate. Does that make sense? Its like mentioning their 'spiritual' presense rather than their physical presence at the wedding. (I'm not spiritual, but couldn't think of a better word). Hope that helps!

cindyandkevin Posted: Jun 08, 2005 04:22 PM

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You should FM marymoon, she's great at coming up with appropriate thank-yous for every situation!!

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 04:24 PM

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Posted by cindyandkevin

You should FM marymoon, she's great at coming up with appropriate thank-yous for every situation!!

I know she REALLY IS!!

marymoon Posted: Jun 08, 2005 04:44 PM

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Posted by Soon2bMsZ

Posted by cindyandkevin

You should FM marymoon, she's great at coming up with appropriate thank-yous for every situation!!

I know she REALLY IS!!

I feel so loved!

This can go either way, but I think personally I would:

Dear Mr. and Mrs Sanders Jimmy, Billy and Jane.

We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being there with us to enjoy our special day. Jane, we are sorry you couldn't come dance the night away with us, but we felt a lot of joy and warmth knowing you were with us in spirit! Thank you all ever so much for your most beautiful and generous gift. Those candlesticks will look fantastic on our mantle and will light the holidays for years to come.

Love, Us

HTH