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Question by  Erin91 (54)

Should I return gifts if the wedding is postponed?

 
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Answer by  Melissa22 (78)

You are only obliged to return wedding gifts if the wedding is canceled. Be sure to write thank-you notes for the gifts as you receive them rather than waiting until after the wedding and notify everyone who has been invited of the delay of the ceremony.

 
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Answer by  Esteme (274)

If the wedding is just postponed, do not return them. However, do not open them. And it would not be a bad idea to send a note of explanation and thanks to those people. If you return them, it will simply be a hassle for them to be sent again.

 
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Answer by  kakoe (989)

It depends on how long the wedding is postponed. If it is only a couple weeks or a month or so, it is OK to keep the gifts. Anything more than eight months and the gifts should definitely be returned.

 
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Answer by  Carol37 (569)

If a wedding is postponed for a short interval of time- such as one month- and with a definite new date set, do not return the gifts. If the postponment is indefinite with no set date or the new date is more than 6 months away, it is appropriate to return the gifts.

 
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