Need advice on how to handle a situation the most respectful way?

Question

My friend just got married on August 23rd. How long do you have to wait after a wedding to give the newlywed bride a call? I do want to giver her a call because we are friends but I want to give her and her new husband time alone to bond. I also don't want to seem rude. Do you think I have waited long enough and if not, what date should I call? Thxs.

Answer 1

Wait a few days until they come back from the honeymoon then call away!  

Answer 2

I think the usual thought on this subject is 1 month.  

Most people take a 10 day to 2 week honeymoon, and then 2 weeks to get settled (get honeymoon stuff unpacked and washed, open gifts, get boxes unpacked, get groceries, start writing "thank you" notes, etc.) in their new place.

And if they moved a long way from home, time to find the post office, doctor, grocery, a banking institution, all the shopping places they'll be needing, etc.

I think by that time your friend will feel settled and be ready for a call, to go out for coffee or lunch with a friend, or for someone to visit.

Anything much before that, I think, is too soon.

Getting used to someone else's way of doing things and their moods and all that goes with that takes a while.

Answer 3

You haven't called her for over a week, so I think you could probably give her a call.  If you're calling to soon and she's enjoying time with her new husband, she will probably not answer and give you a call back.  You're friends... go ahead and call her, she isn't going to get mad or think you're rude... its not like you're calling her the first or second day right after the wedding!

Answer 4

If they are back from their honeymoon, there's no reason why you shouldn't call. If they aren't back yet, wait until a couple of days after they get home. She's probably dying to hear from you! Good luck.

Answer 5

You could wait for her to call you. Did they go on honeymoon? If yes then give them at least 2 days after they come back.

Perhaps just send her an SMS, quick and simple, just asking her how she's getting on and invite her to catch up when she wants.

Best of luck!

Answer 6

You're safe to call, if they are in the middle of something she will let you know. And she will most likely be glad to hear from you because sometimes people get the feeling that their friends don't want to be around anymore because they are married.  

Answer 7

If she's your friend, call her.  I've never heard of a waiting period to call your friend after the wedding.

Answer 8

I would give it a couple of days after they get back from honeymoon and then I would give her a call.  She's your friend, if it's not a good time to talk she'll let you know.

Answer 9

call her after she gets back from her honeymoon!

Answer 10

oh gosh, my best friend was over the nexy day lol we didn't want to end the celebration and we had tones of people over and family with a big BBQ :) i think you should give her a ring because chances are they've had there time plus they have forever now!!

Answer 11

A full weekend after they return from their honeymoon is long enough