Wedding “Thank You” Notes: How to Nail Yours!
Saying “Thank you” to guests who show up at special parties is a tradition that happens at most of the events you’ve gone to over your lifetime. From grab bags at birthday parties to sweet notes after a wedding, as newlyweds, it’s not only important to show your guests that you appreciated their attendance, but also the gifts they brought with them. Even after finishing your nuptials, the wedding planning isn’t over, as you have to think about how to say thanks to your guests for spending their time at your wedding.
Below are some great tips and tricks that you can use to really nail your wedding thank you notes with ease.
Tip 1: Know When to Send Them
The first thing you need to figure out is when you’re going to send out the thank you notes, as sending them too early is going to make your guests feel like you had them prepared too far in advance, and sending them too late may show that you don’t care. Finding the perfect median is essential, and we suggest sending a little thank you within 1 month of your wedding.
Tip 2: Include Everyone
It’s important to remember that even people who didn’t give you a gift still deserve to receive a thank you note, especially as they likely went out and bought a new outfit, took the time to get ready, and were able to show up at your special day. You never know what their financial situation may be and perhaps they weren’t able to afford a gift that would prove to be useful for you and your spouse.
Instead of focusing primarily on the people who spent his or her money on you, take out your entire wedding guest list and write a thank you note to everyone who was able to show up on your special day.
Tip 3: Include Details
This is why it’s very important to keep track of all of the gifts that you receive for your wedding as well as who bought what because you’re going to need to be detail-specific when it comes to writing your thank you notes. If a guest brought a gift, ensure that you mention the thing that they brought, however, if you received cash, do not mention the exact amount, but better yet, thank them for their deeply kind and generous gift.
Tip 4: Set Up a Writing Station
At the end of the day, the majority of people aren’t used to spending a few hours writing personalized notes to over 30 different people who might have came to your wedding. With that being said, it’s best if you take the time to set up a writing station that is comfortable and gives you enough breathing space to get creative with your responses.
Make sure that you have enough thank you cards, pens, and turn on some of your favorite tunes for a little bit of inspiration.
Thank You Note Ideas
If you’re not the most creative-minded person, there are plenty of different ways to say “Thanks” without having to spend thirty minutes on every note you intend on sending out to your guests. Below are some great thank you note ideas that you can use to help spark inspiration or that you can copy for ease and efficiency.
1. Cash Gifts
Dear (Guest First Name) and (Guest First Name),
Thank you for taking the time to come to our wedding! We had a phenomenal time and we were incredibly happy that you attended. Both (Bride/Groom First Name) and I are very appreciative of the generous gift and we look forward to using it for (enter useful purpose, such as a down payment on a house). Thank you so much for joining in the celebration of our special day.
With love,
(Bride/Groom First Name) and (Bride/Groom First Name)
2. Physical Gifts
Dear (First Name) and (First Name),
Thank you for taking the time to come to our wedding! It most definitely wouldn’t have been the same without all of our closest family and friends in attendance. We were delighted to receive (name of the gift) and we surely look forward to using it over the years.
With love,
(Bride/Groom First Name) and (Bride/Groom First Name)
3. Attendance with No Gift
Dear (First Name) and (First Name),
Thank you for taking the time to come to our wedding! It was phenomenal to see you and you both looked spectacular. We just wanted to take a few seconds to send you some well wishes and to let you know how thankful we are that you were able to come.
With love,
(Bride/Groom First Name) and (Bride/Groom First Name)
4. No Attendance with Gift
Dear (First Name) and (First Name),
We’re sorry that you weren’t able to make it to our wedding. It was a phenomenal day and you were truly missed. We just wanted to take a few minutes to let you know how much we love and appreciate your gift and we thank you very much for sending it our way.
With love,
(Bride/Groom First Name) and (Bride/Groom First Name)
5. Non-Registry Gift
Dear (First Name) and (First Name),
Thank you for the (gift name), it’s the perfect addition to our household and you know how much we love (gift name)! We are truly looking forward to your next visit so we can enjoy the (gift name) together. Thank you so much for thinking of us!
With love,
(Bride/Groom First Name) and (Bride/Groom First Name)
6. Group Wedding Gifts
When it comes to group wedding gifts, make sure that you send every individual who pitched in for the gift their own thank you note.
Dear (First Name),
Thank you for the amazing (gift name), we cannot wait until we can use it! We’re so incredibly lucky to have such phenomenal family and friends. Thank you so much for thinking of us and being with us to celebrate this happy time in our lives.
With love,
(Bride/Groom First Name) and (Bride/Groom First Name)
Creating your own thank you notes is easier than you could imagine, especially if you just let all of the words flow from your heart. When you’re ready to get down to writing, work with a clear head, some great music, and a great glass of wine.
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