Thank You Note

How long do I have to send a thank you note?

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Thank You Note – If you are ever in the position to wonder if you need to write a thank you note, the answer is most likely a resounding yes!  A good rule of thumb is when you receive a gift or someone extends a gesture that is above-and-beyond the call of duty, a thank you note for their thoughtfulness is always an appropriate effort.

Though it’s best to send a thank you note as soon as possible, you have approximately three months to express your gratitude. If the three-month timeframe has elapsed, send any lingering thank-you notes as soon as possible. Sending an email or putting a generic thanks on social media, your wedding website, or anywhere else does not replace a handwritten thank you note.

What about the pre-printed  – Thank You Notes?

I encourage you to skip them and opt for some pretty, tasteful fold over cards that will work for all occasions.  Sit down with your favorite writing pen, a hot cup of tea and proceed to write your brief but meaningful message inside your thank you note.

To save time, the bride and groom can both write thank you notes and simply sign each one. In a serious time crunch, it’s acceptable to send an email that acts as a digital placeholder to say you received the gift and a thank-you a note will follow.  However it is always very important to let someone know just how much their gift was appreciated and how grateful you were that they were able to make your wedding or send such a wonderful gift.

A Few More Thank You Note Tips:

• Handwritten is best for a thank you note, but e-mail or chicken scratch is better than nothing
• Always check the spelling of the person’s name
• Black or blue/black ink is always best for legibility but don’t pass up colored ink for festive stationary and cards
• Thank the giver and specifically mention the gift by name unless you are given money, using the word “generous gift” instead
• Mention something positive about the gift and state how you plan to use it (or how their gesture benefited you)
• Indicate that you plan to stay in touch by saying something like “I look forward to seeing you soon”
• Add one more “thank you”, “Thank you again for your thoughtfulness”
• Close with “Sincerely”, “Love”, “Best”, or “Fondly”, using “Love” for close friends and family, never your boss or client!

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