And you can withdraw up to $10,000 ($20,000 for couples) from an IRA for a first home purchase without penalty. Another option to get your money out of an IRA early is to set up a series of annuity payments.
To show some appreciation and thanks for the dedication, tolerance, and love given to you from your parents, the following thank you quotes will help to place things into perspective.
Whatever the situation, it's just good manners to send out thank you notes for the gifts that you received. Here's a sample of what you can write in your wedding thank you cards, and send them to all the guests, near and far, who attended/sent you gifts for your wedding. John and I were so happy to receive your card.