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Q: I am in the process of writing thank you cards to all my wedding guests and I have run into an unsual etiquette issue … Since attending my wedding my uncle-in-law has passed away (very unexpectedly) and now I don’t know how to address the thank you card. Would it be insensitive to address it to Mr. and Mrs.? Or more so to only address it to the Mrs.? I feel it would be inappropriate to offer my condolences in the thank you card but at the same time avoiding it seems like avoiding the “elephant in the room” … Help!
Megan,
I’m sorry for your loss. Send a condolance letter today from both you and your new husband to your aunt. In about 5-10 days mail a thank you card to your aunt and address it to your aunt but mention that you will be extra sure to treasure the gift as it was the last one that you recieved from your beloved uncle.
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One other thing. If you or your photographer managed to get a picture of your Aunt and Uncle together at your wedding or a whole family picture that included your Uncle do consider getting a print made of it for your Aunt as it is likely the last pictures of him.