Thank you note question

ali585

Just got a wedding gift in the mail with a card that reads, "This is only part of your gift--the other half was backordered and should be on its way soon!" The gift that just arrived is a bedspread, and per the card, the other "half" of the gift is a set of matching pillow shams. Do I send a thank you note now or wait until the rest of the gift arrives?

Summer2011Bride

I would send the TY note now. Definitely thank them for the gift you got but I would also mention the gift that is back-ordered. If it was me and especially if it took awhile to come in, I might send a second TY note when I received the back-ordered pillow shams so that way the person knows they came in. Not sure if you have to do that part, but I probably would. Just something like, "The pillow shams came in and they're lovely! Thank you again for the generous gifts."

pokepoke27

Send the TY now.

"Dear Joe, 

Thank you so much for the beautiful bedspread! I absolutely love it. I can't wait to get the pillow shams. We look forward to seeing you at the wedding!

Love,

Ali585"

I wouldn't send a second thank you note for the shams when you get them though. Just call/text/email/fb message something to the effect of  "Just got the shams today! Thanks again - I love them so much!" 

ali585

Thanks for the responses! I'll send the thank you note out now.