Thank-you wedding cards are some of the important greeting cards that you will ever give your family, friends and loved ones. A wedding is a happy occasion marked with generosity, love and kindness. You are to begin a life-long commitment with your spouse. As both of you exchange vows to love each other, the people close to you will show their support through their presence and through their presents. Saying thank you is even more appropriate especially if everyone has actively granted your wish-list at your bridal registry!
Indeed, a wedding is a time of receiving piles upon piles of gifts from loved ones. Whether they're tangible or intangible presents, it's great to take the time to thank everyone for their love and support by giving them thank-you wedding cards.
It is proper to hand each one a note of gratitude for every form of generosity that comes your way. Well, it might sound just another expense for the wedding, but thank-you cards need not have a hefty price tag.
Keep a copy of your guest list and make a list of all the wedding presents that came. It helps to use a spreadsheet to keep track of everything – the names and addresses of the people who actually attended the wedding, who gave gifts, and who helped in the preparation. In about two to four weeks after your wedding, you should start writing and sending the thank-you wedding cards based on your list.
Again, thank-you cards don't need to be expensive. A handwritten message of gratitude on a clean piece of stationery or paper placed inside a standard envelope will normally do. At best, coordinate the color of the paper or envelope with your wedding color. Another option is to buy pre-printed thank-you cards that already come with their own envelopes. Still another option is to send everyone an electronic thank-you card or ecard that expresses how much you appreciate their kindness and presence on your special day.
The message on the thank-you wedding cards has to be extra intimate and special if they were meant for those close to you such as an aunt or a sister. When you receive cash gifts, tell the giver how you used or intend to use it. When the giver merely sent a present without attending your wedding, he or she deserves to be given a thank-you note. Even if you don't like the gift or you don't find it useful as yet, still send the giver a message of thanks. You can never say thank you enough, but more often than not, a simple word of gratitude can go a long way.
