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Wedding Thank You Cards Buying Guide

So the big day is over and now you lay among your lavish array of wedding gifts.   But don't soak it in for too long; you still have the responsibility of sending out thank you cards to all the relatives and friends who gave you those sweet presents  in the first place!  It's very poor wedding etiquette  to forgo mailing thank you cards, no matter how tedious of a task it may be, and hey--it won't be as hard as the wedding planning!  Plus, there's no need to run the risk of angering your new in-laws, so the sooner you get them sealed and delivered the better.

The Wording

Writing out your thank you cards is the biggest battle because you may not know what to say.  Even if you didn't really like the gift or you barely know the gift giver, he or she still deserves to receive a thank you card for the time and effort put into the gift search.  A rule of thumb is to always add a personal touch.  So while you may be able to add something about Uncle Jim's great dance moves, it may be harder coming up with something for an acquaintance.  Why not add something personal about yourself?  If you received a gift card  from some distant family friends, for example, just say what you plan to use the card for.  Say something like:

  • "We've been working toward getting some new living room furniture, and this will really help us reach that goal."

Dos and Don'ts

  1. Never use a pre-printed card. If you don't write a personal note, it conveys a lack of sincerity and makes the gift giver feel as if you didn't appreciate the effort he or she put into purchasing something special for you.
  2. Separate gifts mean separate cards. If you receive a shower gift and a wedding gift from the same person, each gift deserves its own card. If you're worried about saving trees, try buying recycled paper.
  3. Don't let time fly. Wedding gift thank you cards should be sent two weeks after the honeymoon. If, however, you receive a gift in advance of the wedding, you should send a thank you as soon as possible so as not to forget among all the commotion of the big day.
  4. Include your new address. Make sure your thank you cards have a correct return address. Guests will appreciate knowing where to find you, and they can catalogue it for holiday cards and other events that might require cards and invites in the future.
  5. Use readable ink. You may want to get fancy with coloured inks, but think about the range of your guests that will be receiving thank you cards. Consider older relatives and friends who may find any other ink besides blue and black hard to read, and write your cards out accordingly.

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