Wedding thank you cards are one of the most appreciated and most overlooked parts of the post-wedding to-do list. A genuinely thoughtful thank you note is remembered for years. This guide covers how to make your wedding thank you notes beautiful, efficient and genuinely meaningful.
When to Send Wedding Thank You Cards
The traditional etiquette is within three months of the wedding for gifts received on the day, and within two weeks for gifts received before the wedding. Getting all your notes out within six weeks is considered prompt and thoughtful.
What to Write in a Wedding Thank You Note
The most common mistake is being too generic. A genuinely warm thank you note includes:
- A specific mention of the gift by name or description
- How you will use it or how it made you feel
- A personal touch connecting the gift to the giver
- A warm closing with a forward-looking note
Using Stamps to Streamline the Process
With a guest list of 100 or more, addressing thank you envelopes by hand is a significant time commitment. A custom return address stamp with your new married name and address eliminates the handwriting of your return address on every envelope.
A thank you stamp can also add a decorative element to the back of envelopes or the back of the note card itself.
Beautiful Thank You Card Presentation
Choose cards that match or complement your wedding stationery aesthetic. Heavyweight white or cream card stock feels substantial and looks elegant. A simple monogram or floral element on the front gives the cards a personalized quality.
Your New Address Stamp
Thank you cards are the perfect first use of your new married name address stamp. Many couples order their return address stamp specifically for thank you cards as the first piece of correspondence under their new name.
What About Cash and Gift Cards?
Gifts of money deserve equally specific thank you notes. Mention what you plan to use it for: "We are putting it toward our honeymoon excursions" or "We are saving it toward a piece of furniture for the new apartment."
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