| Yes, we all love to receive gifts, and weddings | | | | wording examples to get you started: |
| are a perfect occasion for gift-giving, as friends | | | | To a close friend or relative: |
| and loved ones customarily honor the | | | | Dearest Aunt Sandy, |
| commitment of the newly betrothed by | | | | Thank you so much for the generous gift. As you |
| showering them with wedding gifts. As the happy | | | | know, John and I have been saving for a new |
| couple, just remember to always feel privileged - | | | | home and your contribution will help greatly. We |
| not entitled. Approach thank-you notes with as | | | | cannot wait to have you over for a |
| much thought and organization as the rest of | | | | housewarming party very soon! Thanks again for |
| your wedding planning process. | | | | thinking of us and for sharing in our special day. |
| Rules & Etiquette - | | | | To a more distant friend, relative or business |
| Send thank you notes to acknowledge everything | | | | colleague: |
| from place settings to gifts of time or talent. | | | | Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lee, |
| Remember - a separate, handwritten note must | | | | Thank you so much for the lovely vase. It will go |
| be sent for each wedding present or act of | | | | beautifully on our kitchen table, and Meghan and I |
| kindness. Start sending thank yous as soon as | | | | will think of you each time we use it. Thanks again |
| gifts arrive, even if it is before your wedding (but | | | | for sharing our joy. |
| make sure to use your maiden name). Gifts that | | | | To someone who could not make it to the |
| you receive on your big day should be followed | | | | wedding but still sent a gift: |
| up with a thank you note no later than one | | | | Dear Denise & Chris, |
| month after you return from your honeymoon | | | | Thank you both very much for completing our |
| (now you can use your new last name). To ease | | | | sterling place setting collection. Martin and I look |
| the process, keep track of wedding gifts and | | | | forward to using it at every special dinner we |
| thank-you cards on the same list of names and | | | | host. We truly missed you both on our special day |
| addresses used for your invitations. Personalize | | | | and look forward to seeing you soon. |
| the thank you cards by ordering them with your | | | | To someone who was not invited to the wedding |
| monogram or with a picture from your big day | | | | but sent a gift anyway: |
| on the front. | | | | Dear Lorie & Mike, |
| What to Say - Wording Samples - | | | | Thank you both so much for the thoughtful gift |
| Thank you notes are written and signed by one | | | | certificate. Amanda and I look forward to |
| person but should express the gratitude of both | | | | purchasing new appliances for our kitchen with it. |
| the bride and the groom. ("Mike and I sincerely | | | | Thanks again for thinking of us during this special |
| appreciated...") Make direct reference to the gift | | | | time in our lives. |
| itself. For monetary gifts, indicate how the money | | | | For more stationery advice, visit the complete |
| will be used; whether to mention the amount | | | | wedding invitation and stationery guide at - |
| given is optional. Here are some suggested | | | | Elegant Galas Made Simple. |