Writing a thank-you note is a crucial part of your wedding process. From the bachelorette party to the wedding itself, each guest in attendance will expect and greatly appreciate a thank-you note from the bride and groom. While you may have not written a thank-you note since you stopped receiving birthday checks from your grandma and aunt (the good old days), you will come to find that writing one is easier than you remember. Follow these tips to make the process hassle free!
Step One: Choose your stationary
Keep it simple with plain or pastel colored paper. Avoid full size sheets of paper and stick with cards or postcards to keep your thank-you short and to the point. Ensure that the card has minimal writing (a “Thank You” on the front should be enough) so you can fill the space with your own words.
Step Two: Greet the recipient
Dear Jessica or Dear Uncle Rob…write your greeting in blue or black ink only – no eccentric colored markers or gel pens. Always handwrite your notes, as a typed thank-you will seem impersonal and rude.
Step Three: Say thank you
Obviously! Say “Thank you for your generous gift” or “Thank you for the coffee maker.” Never directly mention money, instead use phrases such as “your kindness.”
Step Four: Discuss why the gift is helpful
For example “I begin every morning with a cup of coffee, so it will get a lot of use.” Don’t love the gift? It’s okay to fib a little, but avoid direct lies. If your Aunt Robin gave you a juicer that you will never use, say something like “I’ve read the recipes the juicer suggests and they all sound delicious!”
Step Five: Appreciate their presence
Say something like “It was a pleasure to have you at my wedding and I hope to see you again for your birthday in March.”
Step Six: Say thanks again
You cannot say “thank you” too many times, so say it once more.
Finish your thank-you note with ‘Love,’ ‘Yours Truly’…whatever suits you. Sign your name, place it in an envelope and send it off! Your guests will not overlook your kindness!
