WWED?

J&K10910

I'm a social clod. 

We got wedding gift (jointly from two of my mom's friends--one that I'm close to and came to the wedding, and one that I've only met once and did not come) about 3 months after the wedding (which is now more than a year ago).  I wrote out the thank yous immediately, realized we didn't have stamps, put them in the drawer, and forgot about them.  (I remember it so clearly now.)  While I was unpacking a box, I found them.  I am beyond embarrassed. 

So I'll be sending them out on Monday, there's no question about that.  But I'm wondering if it would be tacky to stick a note in them (they're not sealed yet) apologizing for the delay.  I'll be honest, part of the reason is for me to save a LITTLE face, but part of the reason is because I don't want them to think I didn't appreciate their gift enough to properly send a thank you.

What say you, wise etiquette gurus?

WildRumpus

Personally, I would stick a note in with it. It acknowledges that you goofed up, realized it, and wanted to let them know how much you appreciated the gift. Mistakes happen 

PetalPockets2012

I would send a note with it too. If you were sending out all thank you notes this late, it would be different. Since it's only two, I think an explanation would be nice.

J&K10910

Yeah, my mom didn't mention anything to me, and TBH, thank you notes are not big in my circle (isn't that awful?).  They probably didn't bat an eye, but I still feel terrible.  Especially because the one that came traveled 5 hours and stayed overnight with her two young sons, and the one that didn't come and I barely know really had no reason to get us a gift besides being polite and generous, KWIM?  (Not that anyone ELSE has any other reason--but it's not like she's a close friend or family member that knows us personally, etc.)

AdeleDazeem

I would put a note in that apologizes for my really really late thank you note!

mica178

I'd stick a little note of explanation in with it and send it.

angelsong21

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[QUOTE]Personally, I would stick a note in with it. It acknowledges that you goofed up, realized it, and wanted to let them know how much you appreciated the gift. Mistakes happen 
Posted by Jill9288[/QUOTE]

<div>ITA with this.  Mistakes do happen, and I'm sure if you put a little note in with the thank-you card, they will hopefully be understanding.  </div>