Should newlyweds still send a thank-you note to guests who went to the wedding but didn't bring any gifts? Perhaps some of them forgot to put the card or the present was misplaced, so there's no other way to confirm it. However, this is a dilemma faced by many couples when it's time to formally send their thank-yous.
The most prudent thing to do is to send the note regardless if they brought gifts or not, as advised by wedding expert Jen Glantz via Brides. The note could simply indicate the couple's gratefulness that the guest witnessed the wedding.
"Thank them for attending and helping you celebrate such an important occasion. You could mention a special moment you shared on the big day, or if they penned a thoughtful card you could let them know how meaningful it was to you," said etiquette expert Amber Harrison via Huffington Post.
If the wedding gift was sent weeks prior to the event, then the thank-you note must be given as soon the gift was received, suggested Loverly. Doing this will also help cut the time it will take to sort through all the other notes to be mailed out.
While it's good to note down how you plan to use the gift received, it could be hard to express your thanks if the gift is something you cannot use or you don't find appealing. In this instance, express a general appreciation for the gift, advised The Knot. Also mention your gratitude for their presence during your special day.
