15 months after the wedding.
The woman's mom passed away a week before our wedding, yet they still made it even though it was OOT. She bought us an ornament but said they will would send a gift.
I was somewhat surprised that they never sent a gift later. The woman is a southern woman and somewhat big on etiquette. They are gift givers and not cash like our families. So I admit I was surprised they never sent one later. Not that it was a big deal. Just not something she would normally do.
anyway, after a while I forgot about it.
Today I pick up the mail and there was a check in the christmas card.
Better late than never. I wonder where I put those thank you cards???
What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests. Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated.