Now that your big day is over with, along with all the planning, you’re done, right? Well, not quite. There’s one last task which is still an important one; thank you cards. You may be tempted to skip this but consider the time, and money, people took out of their lives to attend your wedding and get you a gift; writing a meaningful thank you to them is worth the effort.
- Timeliness
The general rule of sending thank you cards is within three months of the wedding, but it’s best to get them sent out before then. It’s also a good idea to have this on your to-do list before the wedding so that you at least have the stationery. Obviously, you may receive some gifts la
te, so factor in an appropriate time for those too.
- Opening gifts
It’s not all hard work; you get to open presents! Don’t just rip off the paper and indulge yourself though, as you’ll quickly forget who sent what. Sit down with a pen and paper and make notes for each gift, which will make it ten times easier to say thank you later.
- Content
So what should you say? Well, you can send a standard message for each person, and who can judge if you have 200+ guests? But if you can, handwritten and personal is best. Say thank you for being part of your day, reference a particularly lovely or funny moment if one comes to mind, and say a personal thank you for the gift they got you, and how it has been coming in useful, even if the gift was money towards your honeymoon.
