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Everyone’s least favorite “must” after the wedding can
be made easier on all involved. Allow me to recommend
some tips and tricks to have your thank-you notes go
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The first rule of
thank-you’s is the timing.
Ideally you will be able to send
all of your notes within the
first month, no later than 2
months or your guests will be
concerned that you received your
gift.
Have your thank you stationary
picked out with your
invitations. This way, any gifts
that are shipped to you ahead of
the event you may send out the
note of thanks immediately.
Keep a list of who responds that
they’re coming on your computer
or in a standard note book, one
person per line or every other
if the notebook is smaller.
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Put A "G" And A "T" On It
Put a “G”
when you receive the gift “T” when the thank you is mailed, etc. and
write a brief description of the gift as soon as you receive it. On
the day after your wedding, or whatever day you plan to open your
gifts have your brides maid or someone close document the gift list
for you. This adds ease to your note-writing.
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Time allowing,
each time you receive an RSVP of someone attending write the name(s)
and address(es) on one thank you card envelope. This saves much time
after the event.
Also, keep the
note as personal as possible, using “I” or your spouses name in
reaction of the gift. Such as “Steve” put the “gift” as the
centerpiece on our dining room table.
Or the color matched perfectly
with our linens, etc. If you are given money or a gift certificate
remark on what you bought with it or intend to buy. |
Bear in mind,
however busy you are planning the wedding, all you will want to do
after it’s over is relax and enjoy each other. Do your best to have
as much as possible managed ahead of time.
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