I got an envelope in the mail containing a photo announcement of a couple who recently eloped, marrying in Vegas. The only things in the envelope were the announcement/photo, then two little printouts listing different places the couple is registered and their address. I'm a little surprised I got this in the first place because I barely know the couple. The groom is the brother of a friend who was part of my core group of girl friends in grad school, but she and I have not kept in close touch since graduating. I tried for a long time, but it was always me initiating contact and her not answering or being too busy to get together, so I backed off and she has not made any effort. It's ok, she's a nice person but people get busy. I've only met her brother a few times socially, and I met his new wife one time at a group meal. This is the second marriage for both the bride and groom who just eloped. Not to be rude or anything, but do I just ignore this, or should I send the couple a simple congratulations card? I can't see why they are contacting me other than to ask for gifts, because they have never contacted me in the past to share any other sorts of good news or announcements in their lives, such as their engagement, their new business, the new house they bought, or even just to say hello. I doubt they'd even recognize me on the street.