You have opened all the gifts and the wedding is over. Now it is time to get going and write all of those wonderful thank you notes. Even if you have thanked the giver in person you still should send a thank you note. The best way to keep up with this is to write the note as soon as the gift is received. If the gift is not received before the wedding, but rather brought to the wedding, then you have 3 months to send the note out. It is best to get this done as soon as possible. The longer you wait the harder it is to write.

If you send the thank you before the wedding you should sign it with your maiden name, after the wedding you can use your married name. Although the bride writes most notes, each one of you can sign the note personally. This is a nice way to let your guests know that you really liked the gift and that you both appreciate the gift. You could also have the groom write notes to his family and friends.

Here are some ideas for writing thank you notes:

Start the note with “Dear…” the note can be addressed to both husband and wife.

A gift that was received from a group of four or more can read “Dear Friends.”

Always begin the note by thanking the giver and mentioning the gift.

The next sentence should mention how you and your spouse (mention name) will use the gift. When the gift is money be sure to mention what you will be using it for.

The following sentences should include a personal thought. “We were so pleased that you were able to attend our wedding. We both look forward to seeing you soon.”

Close the note by saying thank you again.

You can use whatever sign off you choose. “Sincerely,” “Love,” “With much love,” “Fondly,” or whatever you feel is appropriate.

Most important… write the note as soon as possible. There is nothing worse than receiving a thank you note from a bride and groom a year after the wedding. By then the giver has forgotten what they gave you!

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