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Thank you notes
Your guests will
truly appreciate a note or card of thanks for the gift they gave
you in celebration of your wedding. A thank you note should be
sent within two to three weeks, and certainly no later than eight
weeks, after receiving the gift.
Choosing a
Style
Today,
there are many designs to choose from. When ordering your invitations,
you can order matching thank you cards. Or you may decide to
use simple, elegant blank stationary or cards on which to write
your message. Another nice idea is to include a small wallet
sized photo of yourselves, especially for those guests who could
not attend your wedding.
Make it a
Team Effort!
We suggest
setting aside some time to work on the thank you notes together.
Perhaps picking a specific evening each week to sit down and
write your notes, will make the task less overwhelming. Normally
the person with the best penmanship should do the actual writing,
and the other partner can stuff, seal and stamp the envelopes.
However, you both should be involved in choosing the wording
for each individual card.
Helpful Hints
ß Always
legibly handwrite your notes, never type them.
ß Use a
good quality pen that does not smear or leave ink blotches. Black,
blue or dark gold work best, depending on the color of your paper
stock.
ß When
you say "thank you", mention the gift specifically
and let them know why the gift is so special. However, if a money
gift was received, then it is not proper to mention the amount.
You may say something like, "thank you so much for your
generous gift - we will use it to purchase our stemware".
ß State
how glad you both felt that they could attend your wedding. If
they could not attend, then let them know how much you wish they
could have been there.
ß To ensure
that your notes will arrive, personally drop them off at your
local post office, rather than placing them into a public mailbox.
ß To add
some flare, try using a decorative seal or a stylish postage
stamp on the envelope.
Remember, your
thank you note will be cordially received and long as your thankfulness
is sincere and your message is sent on a timely basis!
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