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Thank You Notes: A
Complete Guide |
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| Think wedding stress
ends with "I Do"? No such luck. After returning from your
honeymoon and ripping the paper off all the presents, the real task at
hand begins. The task of writing a personal note to 100 guests
is definitely scary, but it is not impossible. |
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| Keep in mind the thank
you note project begins when you gather the names and addresses to
send the invitations. Do yourself a favor - save this list!
Make a copy of this list and put it away. Before you start
opening gifts, find that list and record each gift next to the giver's
name and address. |
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| The rule is that
you're supposed to get the thank-you note out for gifts received
before the wedding within two weeks after they arrive. Gifts
received after the wedding the thank-you note should be done within a
month after you return from your honeymoon. This is a good rule
of thumb, but as long as they are all out around your one month
anniversary you'll be happy and so will your guests. |
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| Traditionally, wedding
thank you notes are written in blue or black ink on folded ivory or
white notepaper. If you choose you can have your married name or
monogram embossed on the note (but you shouldn't use notes with your
married name on them until after the wedding; if you must monogram,
get some notes with your maiden name or initials and some with your
married name or initials). |
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| Be sure to write a few
words about the gift so you don't get confused. You'll never
remember which of the 10 crystal vases your Aunt Pam gave you, so be
specific: "Gorham Lady Ann vase." |
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| If the gift was money,
mention how you plan to use it. "Thank you for the generous
check. We are using it as part of a down payment on a house." |
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| Put a big check mark
next to the guests name after the thank you note has been signed,
sealed an delivered -- this is the part you'll enjoy most of all.
Job well done. |
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| Expert Examples: |
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| * Sample
thank-you note for a cash gift: |
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Dear Aunt Sue and
Uncle Jim,
Thank you so much for the generous gift. John
and I are saving for a new home and thanks to you, we'll be shopping
for our dream home soon. Again many thanks for thinking of us
and for sharing our special day.
Love,
John and Sara |
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| * Sample
thank-you note for a gift chosen from your bridal registry: |
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Dear Elizabeth and Al,
Thank you so much for the Mikasa crystal wine goblets. We now
have a complete set! John and I are looking forward to your next
visit, when we can enjoy a drink together. Thank you again for
thinking of us at this special time in our lives.
Warmest Regards,
Sara and John |
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| * Sample
thank-you note for a gift you didn't really like: |
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Dear Tom and Pat,
Thank you for the florescent lava lamps. You are both so
thoughtful! Every time we look at them, we will think of you and
this special time in our lives. Again, many thanks for sharing
our joy.
Fondly,
John and Sara |
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