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Wedding gift thank yous

DanceMDanceM
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I've heard that it's bad luck and rude to open wedding gifts that arrive before the wedding.  I've also heard that thank you notes should be mailed within two weeks of receiving a gift before the wedding.  I would like to specifically mention the gift in the thank you card, instead of writing a generic thank you for items we receive early.  I'm not sure about the correct etiquette.  Any thoughts?
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    caseyandlizziecaseyandlizzie member
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    edited December 2011
    Its fine to open the gift. Technically you shouldn't take it out of its box or packaging, but definitely take it out of the box it was shipped in so that you can send your cards.

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    specialk84specialk84
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    edited December 2011
    Open it and make sure it isn't broken.  Then send a TY immediately.  Don't use the item until after the wedding.

    The superstition/bad luck thing you're talking about is in reference to having to return all the items if the wedding does not take place.  
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    DanceMDanceM
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    edited December 2011
    Great! Thanks for the help ladies.
    And good luck to you in your planning.
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