Wedding Tactics

Thank you notes are a real burden to write, especially after a wedding when you have possibly, like, fifty to one hundred or more to write. Don’t feel overwhelmed - yet. Make a plan and write a few each night over the course of several weeks, or, alternatively, sit down on a weekend afternoon and just plow through.

It is very easy to feel burdened by the scope of this project, especially if you can’t think of what to write. All the books and magazines will tell you to make the note personal, reference the gift, what you are doing with it, how it looks in your house, or what you plan to buy with that gift card, but, after awhile, that can get monotonous.

Here are some sample texts:

Thank You - Close friend/relative:

Dear Aunt Ann and Uncle Joe,
Thank you so much for the gorgeous lace tablecloth! It is beautiful and
we were both incredibly touched that you gave us this family heirloom.
It was wonderful to see you at the wedding – thank you for traveling so far. I can’t wait to catch up on your news and tell you all about the honeymoon and newly married life.
Love,
Marc & Stacy

Thank You - Someone you don’t know very well

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Silverman,
Thank you for the beautiful glassware you sent us after the wedding. I know we will enjoy it for many years to come. It was wonderful to finally get to meet you at the wedding. We really appreciate that you were able to witness such a happy day for us and our families.
Sincerely,
Marc & Stacy

Thank You - $$ GIFTS $$

Dear Ann and Robert,
Marc and I want to thank you for the generous you sent for a wedding gift. We are saving to saving to buy a fence for our backyard, and your gift will help us reach our goal. We will send some pictures when the building is done!
Warmly,
Marc & Stacy

Thank You - Someone who sent a gift but didn’t attend the wedding

Dear John,
Thank you so much for the cookbooks you sent us as a wedding gift. It was very thoughtful of you. I’m so sorry that you couldn’t attend the wedding – it was a gorgeous ceremony and went better than we could have imagined. We hope to see you for dinner next time you are in town. We’ll be sure to bring pictures!
Best,
Marc & Stacy

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