We are just over 5 weeks until the big day (yikes!) and we've already started getting material gifts and monetary gifts. While it's wonderful people are being so generous and punctual, I have a multi-part question regarding these gifts: 1.When is it appropriate to cash checks sent to us? Right away or wait until after the wedding? and 2. When should we send thank-yous for the early gifts (both material and monetary)? Right away or after the wedding? Thanks for all your help!