CONGRATULATIONS!! You did it! You got through all of the wedding planning, and it paid off. The big day was absolutely PERFECT! There are just a few things left to do after becoming newlyweds. Some things may include changing your last name, selling items, finishing any remaining payments, and also thank you cards! This task may seem a bit overwhelming. How far in-depth do the thank you cards need to be? How long do they need to be? Do they get sent to everyone? Does this include all guests who may have not given a gift, but helped out on the day of? Don’t fret! Check out our tips for wedding thank you card etiquette.
Wedding Thank You Card Etiquette
1. Who to Include
When thinking of who you need to write thank you cards to, make a list of all of the guests to give you gifts as well as anyone who helped your big day happen or even helped you on the big day! This includes family members who helped, vendors, and anyone else who decided to step in. Others to include would be those who planned and hosted any wedding celebrations as well as the bridal party.
2. What to Write
When writing the thank you card, be specific and personal! Saying something such as thank you so much for the gift, doesn’t go a long way. Be sure to write exactly what you are thankful for. For example, “Grandma, thank you so much for contributing financially to our wedding venue. We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you! You mean the world to us and hold a special place in our hearts. Our day wouldn’t have been possible without you.” Also, be sure to have both you and your new spouse sign the card!
3. Addressing
If you happen to be close with this person receiving the thank you card, first names are great! When formally addressing the thank you card, be sure to include titles, such as Mr. & Mrs. If the recipient has children, writing The (last name) Family, is perfectly acceptable.
4. When to Send
The general rule to follow is to not wait longer than three months to send the thank you cards out. Of course, better late than never still applies! If any gifts were received prior to the wedding, such as at the bridal shower, be sure to send those thank you cards prior to the wedding day.
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