It’s been that obnoxious task you had to do after every birthday, Christmas and
graduation and
once again, out of all the tasks that need to happen after your big day the writing of the “thank you” cards is the most dreaded of them all. It’s the tasks, just like taking down the Christmas lights represents the end of a joyous time and reality will soon set back in. They might not be as fun as sipping champagne with your family and friends but they are no less important. “Thank You” cards are way to show your gratitude for everything and anything the special people in your life did or gave to make your big day the best day possible. Here are a few tips, and do and don’ts to writing the best “thank you” notes.
Make It Personal
Try to connect with each guest by personalizing their thank you note. You can do this by mentioning a specific moment or memory that might apply to them. Also, thank them for their specific gift, giving a sentence or two about how you plan to use it.
Do: “Thank you so much for the margarita machine! Jack and I can’t wait to break it in on taco night.”
Don’t: “Thanks for your thoughtful gift.”
You Can Ditch the Wedding Specific Thank You Cards
Some wedding invitation packages come with thank you notes that match all your other paper goods. And that’s great, but not necessary. It’s perfectly fine to purchase a classic style, either with or without a monogram, that you can buy in bulk and use again!
You can send special cards to special people
If you want to send a different/special card to immediate family members or friends from your wedding party, that’s perfectly fine. Showing a little extra love and appreciation for people who put in a little more time to make your day amazing is NEVER a bad thing and will not go unnoticed.
A pre-printed card is no substitute for a thank you note.
In an effort to save time and energy, we’ve started to see pre-printed “thank you” notes emerging, it’s not acceptable as a thank you note for their gift. A thank you note should be a personal recognition for what the contributed to your day, not make the guest feel like a number.
You and your spouse can set up personal goals and rewards for completing this tedious task or make it a competition and at the end there is a grand prize!