With Thanksgiving tomorrow, today's "Wedding Wednesday" post will feature thank you cards. While planning and celebrating your wedding you are showered with lots of kindness and gifts. A hand written thank you note will show your guest how much you appreciate their gratuity. Thank you notes are often over looked but are very important.
While opening your gifts, make sure to keep track of the sender's name(s) and the items. If you receive gifts before the wedding, start sending thank you cards as soon as you can. This will help you to stay ahead and will make the process more enjoyable. Set a goal to write a reasonable number of cards each day allowing you time to make them sentimental.
There are several options when it comes to thank you cards. From the traditional cards to photo cards, pick what fits you best.
The newest trend is to take a photo with a thank you prop and make a card with the photo.
A thank you photo gives your guest a keepsake and a note that they can look at years from now. Remember to arrange the timely return of your thank you photos with your photographer beforehand. If you want your thank you cards before the wedding, plan a thank you photo during your engagement session. If you are planning a long engagement or will have lots of pre-wedding events, order your thank you cards with your save the dates. This way you can write cards as the gifts come in and have less to do after the nuptials.
According to Amanda with Wedding Paper Divas, brides and grooms should wait no more than 6-8 weeks after the ceremony to send their wedding thank you cards. Don't give up, a late thank you is better than no thank you. When writing your cards make sure to greet the guest, express your gratitude, be specific about the gift, and thank them for attending. Add a personal touch by including an example of how you will use the item, for example " I can't wait to make homemade chili in my slow cooker."
Many couples are also including heartfelt thank yous in their wedding decor or on their favors.
Many couples are also including heartfelt thank yous in their wedding decor or on their favors.
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Always remember to take time to say "Thank You". We hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Check back next week for more wedding ideas!
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