Post Wedding Do: Thank You Card

Author: Nikodem Borkowski

After a perfect wedding and a sweet honeymoon, there is one thing you can't forget when you get home. It's the thank you card. Where do you start and how to do? Do you know what the etiquette is? Here is a specific introduction of thank you card.

Who
When you start to write the cards, firstly you need to know who you will write to, all of the attendants in your wedding or part of them. Usually the people who should have your thank you card should give gifts or contribute their time and energy into the wedding. Specifically, you can check who they are in the nest content.

Give gifts: shower gifts, wedding presents
Host a party: an engagement party, a bridal shower, a bachelorette party, etc.
Assist you: These people can be your friends or family members or just acquaintances, but they once give you help in the preparations.

Your attendants: bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, ring bearer, ushers or some special speakers
Your vendors and suppliers: This part of people is often overlooked. Don't forget to thank them who really help you make the day magical.

What
On the thank you card, what will you write on the card? The thank you card should contain your gratitude to the people. You can personalize the card by making different notes and gifts to every individual. But if you have less time to do it, don't let it stress you out. You can also get some cards which already have generic messages typed on it. The work you need to do is to sign your signature. The card needn't to be formal, just write simple heartfelt words as you are talking face to face.

When
It's custom to have them written within three months of the wedding. In order to ensure you can send before the deadline, don't wait until the last day. If you still have not finished writing all of your notes before the three months, don't give up. Late is better than nothing.

How
If you plan to write all the cards by yourself within three months, here are some tips you can learn. Create a master list. You can make a list with the names of people, the date and descriptions of their gifts or efforts. Then you won't leave anyone. Do this work before the wedding. After receiving the wedding gifts in the prewedding party, you can begin to write the cards. In fact, all the notes for thanking the gifts should be written and sent before you walk down the aisle. Make a goal for you. It will remind you of the unfinished work all the time. You can't be lazy any more.

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