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Thread Author: legacylad Replies: 10
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 09:46 
 Wedding etiquette - legacylad
We have recently attended a lovely wedding, as friends of the grooms parents...swmbo has known the groom since he was a nipper and his mum is her best friend.

It was a wonderful reception, with live music from the brides father and his friends between speeches. Lots of booze and great food. With a wobbly carpet later on.

As a matter of courtesy, should we write a thank you to the brides parents whom we had never met before? We did thank them in person the following day, but I am a bit of a stickler for proper courtesy!

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 Tue 8 Nov 11 09:49 
 Wedding etiquette - Zero
Well, put it like this. Its not going to cause any upset if you do, may probably delight instead, and you may make some good fun friends.

Whats to loose?
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 09:53 
 Wedding etiquette - Mapmaker
You should thank whoever invited you.

Normally that will have been the bride's parents.
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 10:09 
 Wedding etiquette - R.P.
Do it. Nice old fashioned gesture...!
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 10:15 
 Wedding etiquette - madf
Unexpetced thankyous are always very welcome..

(I do some auditing foc for charities and don't expect thanks. When I receive it, it's memorable)
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 11:06 
 Wedding etiquette - Robin O'Reliant
Don't forget to apologise for the crude pass you made at one of the bridesmaids just before you threw up over the wedding cake, and offer to pay to have the toilet cleaned.
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 11:14 
 Wedding etiquette - Zero
It was my identical twin brother - the cad.
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 11:25 
 Wedding etiquette - DeeW
Bride's parents - absolutely. The added bonus is that it will be a confirmation their new son-in-law has well brought [dragged?] up friends, a plus early in their new relationship .....and perhaps cancel out impressions left by Z's twin ;]
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 12:38 
 Wedding etiquette - Roger.
I'm a bit surprised you had to ask!
(Mind you being "of a certain age", I was brought up always to send bread-and-butter letters after any hospitality or receipt of gifts)
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 12:45 
 Wedding etiquette - Cliff Pope
>> Do it. Nice old fashioned * gesture...!
>>


* "spontaneous"

It's the thought that counts.
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 Tue 8 Nov 11 13:52 
 Wedding etiquette - Falkirk Bairn
Groom & best man wear kilts.

English Guest "What's the tartn?"


A White Dress.........................

Apologies to the Bride's parents are due!
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