Post # 1
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Busy bee
This is my second time trying to type post, so sorry for brevity (really can’t face typing everything out again, but first time was a good vent).
Short story – some relatives got us some art that we really don’t like (family had warned them of taste pre-wedding, but they wanted to get it anyway). Unlikely we’ll ever unpack this / put it up. How do I write a gracious thank you card without lying / sounding insincere?????
Help please
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
How about something like the below-putting focus on their attendance rather than the gift?
Dear Aunt Bee and Uncle Albert,
Thank you for attending our wedding. Your support on our special day meant so much to us. We will never forget xyz (i.e. them dancing, their toast, their special words to you).
Thank you for the artwork. We hope to have a space to highlight it’s unique flare in our future home.
Again, thank you! We look forward to seeing you during the holidays.
Love,
Mr. and Mrs. Pink Sherbert
Post # 4
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Busy bee
Here’s a little tweak to @KH:‘s suggestion since you have no intention on displaying the artwork:
Dear Aunt Bee and Uncle Albert,
Thank you for attending our wedding. Your support on our special day meant so much to us. We will never forget xyz (i.e. them dancing, their toast, their special words to you).
Thank you for the artwork. We are so appreciative of your thoughtfulness!
Again, thank you! We look forward to seeing you during the holidays.
Love,
Mr. and Mrs. Pink Sherbert
Post # 5
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Bee Keeper
I find that it’s never difficult to be gracious about someone taking the time and energy into giving me a gift, even if the gift in question is a hideous piece of art that may or may not include dogs playing poker. Focus on how touched you were by the gesture and not the instrument of ther generosity, it’s much easier.
Post # 6
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Buzzing bee
@Nona99: hideous piece of art that may or may not include dogs playing poker I have received this gift before! ha
Post # 7
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Busy bee
@Nona99: This!
I’ve been struggling with this, and I found it a lot easier to focus on how appreciated the gesture was and how important our relationship with the giver is than the actual item itself. I’ve written a few cards where I don’t even mention the specific item (rather “your thoughtful gift” or something like that) because it makes it much easier to thank them. I also lead with the thanking so when the card goes into other avenues of thanks it’s (hopefully) not as noticeable that I didn’t dwell on the item.
Post # 8
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Buzzing Beekeeper
I kept my thank you cards short and sweet. You could try..
Dear Aunt Bee and Uncle Albert,
Thank you so much for the beautiful artwork. It was very kind of you.
We are so thankful that you were able to be part of our special day.
Lots of Love,
Mr. and Mrs. Pink Sherbert
Post # 9
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Sugar bee
@Nona99: If someone gave you an original of dogs playing poker, I’m sure you would be estatic, ugly or not that painting is worth a hefty price tag.
