Thank
you notes should be personally handwritten and remember they
are "notes", so don't feel like you have to write
individual letters to everyone. Because each thank you will
be different, we're not going to tell you what to put on it.
We're just going to give you a couple of suggestions on what
should be on it.
Things to include in your
"Thank Yous" |
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The date that you
are actually writing the note. |
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For an informal thank-you, use
the name as it is written on the gift card given to you. Example,
the individual's name is James, but on the gift's card he wrote
"From Jimmy", then on your thank you it would be "Dear
Jimmy..." |
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On a formal thank you, you would
put "Dear Mr. & Mrs. Brown..." |
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Mention the gift in your thank
you "Thank you very much for the lovely candle sticks ..."
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Mention what you'll use the gift
for "We'll have many romantic nights with those lovely
candles ..." |
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Whomever is writing thank you
is the one to sign the card "Love Mary" |
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Include both of your names in
the card "John and I will think of you every time we make
a toast ..." |
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Closing terms could be , "Sincerely
Mary", "Love Mary", "Affectionately, Mary".
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To minimise the risk
of offending any of your guests be organised and note each
present and the guest(s) who gave it as soon as it is delivered.
Many wedding directories provide a printed list of which guest
purchased which present but ensure that you will be able to
differentiate between relatives with the same surname. (eg
Mr J A Smith is far safer than Mr Smith)
For presents which arrive prior to your wedding try and find
a few moments to write a thank you note in advance and set
aside for posting after the day.
Post a Thank You page on your WeddingWebsite4U website - we
would suggest a personal message be placed on the home page
along the lines of:
"Jack and Jill thank you for attending our wedding day
and hope that you had as enjoyable a day as we did. To view
a selection of photos....." |
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YOU?
You must send a thank you note to everyone who gives you
a wedding gift:
A) All of your guests,
B) Out-of-towners who were not able to attend but forwarded
a gift,
C) Anyone who provided an intangible item or service as their
gift (loan of a car, use of their property, homegrown flowers,
homemade food, etc.).
By extension, you may even wish to thank your consultants
who provided paid services if their work was letter-perfect
and helped your day run smoothly. (These notes are much appreciated
by professionals and form a reference base for use during
their presentation or sales pitch. Wasn't it reassuring to
see a binder stuffed with thank you notes when interviewing
your musicians or florist, etc.?)
You must send one to everyone participating, even if it's
your best friend who was intimately involved in the planning
and running of your wedding and to whom you've already expressed
your thanks in person or with a gift. It's even a nice idea
to send a thank you to your parents, even though it's not
a must. It's always nice to receive a note of appreciation!
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