AboutAmanda Gamble Expertise I will answer any etiquette question you`d care to ask!
I will be happy to give friendly non-judgmental advice on any situation.
If your question is rude,incoherent or demands I confirm your "victim" story,
I reserve the right to refuse to answer. Life is too short.
Certain cultures and customs are not part of my personal
experience,but I will research to get the needed answer.
Time specific questions may or may not get answered by your deadline.
Experience I have been writing a daily etiquette advice column for 8 years.
I have taught as well as given lectures on the subject.
Question Is it appropriate for the Bride and Groom after receiving and opening a gift to give a verbal Thank You if they are in the presence of the gift bearer prior to having a chance to write a formal Thank You ?
We were on a destination wedding and we were with both of them alone on several occasions after the wedding and neither of them gave a verbal Thank You for the gift. I did receive a Text Thank You from the groom but nothing from the Bride.
Answer Dear VHarris,
Verbal thank yous are (or should be) automatically given. However,
since the gift was given during the wedding celebration,cut the
couple some slack. Their minds were elsewhere and I am sure that
they would swear that they DID say thank you. With so much
activity,so many people not to mention the incredible,overwhelming
magnitude of the event itself,take it as a given that they were
grateful.
