Anonymous gifts/Gifts separated from cards

annebovard

Dear Community,

My husband and I returned from our destination wedding and just held a local reception.

Somehow in the mix of everything several gifts were separated from their cards (or didn't come with a label or card).

We can narrow it down and I've thought about sending a note to those folks thanking them for attending the reception and explaining that we received several gifts and aren't sure who they came from. Those people I feel comfortable with I've verbally explained the situation and sorted them out. But I still have about 30 people that are unknowns...yikes.

What do you think? On some level, this seems a little tacky...and reeks of disorganization, but I can't decide if that's worse than not thanking someone. 

Thanks in advance for your input.

Sincerely,
Anne

nhelene

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_anonymous-giftsgifts-separated-cards?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:34Discussion:1b87ebb7-f7d7-4584-b2d8-89d46f2786b6Post:2f3ce1f8-c4aa-403f-8ba9-156865891c01">Re: Anonymous gifts/Gifts separated from cards</a>:
[QUOTE]I would never want to have to write a more generic thank you, but if most the gifts are for the home (for example) you could say 'we'll look forward to using it in our new home" or something that maybe doesn't sound too generic.  I probably wouldn't try to contact people to find out what they gave you, particularly since you're bound to end up contacting a few that didn't give you anything (unbeknownst to you).  <strong>Maybe ask your parents or friends if they know what others got for you?</strong>  
Posted by marissa_claire[/QUOTE]

I'm doing this for one rogue gift.  Make sure you only ask people who gave you a gift.  Someone who didn't may take your question as a guilt trip.

If there were gift receipts, take it to the store and see if they can help.  They may be able to tell you whose credit card was used to make the purchase.

jerseydevil

I would definitely try to ask your closest family and friends who already know this is going on to help you figure it out. Otherwise, just write a nice, broad thank you card.