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NWR - Vow Renewal

PhoneCardLadyPhoneCardLady member
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How long should invites for vow renewals be sent out?  Are they treated the same as wedding invitations, usually 6-8 weeks?

I just checked my mail today and it was dated December 3rd with an RVSP of December 12th - the vow renewal is December 20th.

FYI - I check my mail on a regular basis because it is a PO Box and have made some orders on line.  It was a local address, so it should have arrived in the earliest one day,  two at the most.
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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    6 to 8 weeks is the norm.  It sounds like you were B listed.
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  • RebeccaFlowerRebeccaFlower member
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    I've never been invited to one, but I think a safe stance for any party (wedding, shower, birthday) is anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Is this someone who is always last minute? My aunt growing up literally sent invites for a Saturday party on a the Monday prior. 
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    PhoneCardLady said:
    How long should invites for vow renewals be sent out?  Are they treated the same as wedding invitations, usually 6-8 weeks?

    I just checked my mail today and it was dated December 3rd with an RVSP of December 12th - the vow renewal is December 20th.

    FYI - I check my mail on a regular basis because it is a PO Box and have made some orders on line.  It was a local address, so it should have arrived in the earliest one day,  two at the most.
    Either this couple has no clue about invitation timing, or I am inclined to agree with CMGragain.  Particularly because this event is being held the weekend before Christmas, that alone would prompt me to get invitations out in a timely manner. 
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  • PhoneCardLadyPhoneCardLady member
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    I have no ideal if she is one of those sends out things at the last minute or something up with the post office.  She is a third cousin that I have done genealogy with, but of course it was after she was married.
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    They should have sent them sooner. Does the answer affect whether or not you plan to attend?
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  • PhoneCardLadyPhoneCardLady member
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    Well it happens to be my parents' 55th wedding anniversary.  I wanted to do some something for their 50th but my brother and sister nixed that (a nice dinner and a night at the motel they spent their honeymoon at).  I got a feeling they won't want to do anything for their 55th.

    I went ahead and called the husband (my 3rd cousin) and RSVP for one.  It starts at 3:30pm with dinner and dancing afterwards. 

    Now my question - other than taking a card to congratulating their anniversary, do I need to take a gift?  I have no idea how many people are invited.
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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    Gifts are not expected at vow renewals.
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  • PhoneCardLadyPhoneCardLady member
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    @ CMGragin: Thanks.  I'll just pick up a card
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