Etiquette for Wedding Thank You Notes

After the wedding planning, ceremony and your honeymoon, you and the groom can look forward to coming home and opening all of the wonderful gifts. Once you're settled in and are getting adjusted to married life, it's a good idea to go ahead and get started on those thank you notes. Remember that the longer you wait, the more difficult it is to get started. At least we've started the planning for you!

• Set up a writing area for yourself. If you do most of your reading or writing at your desk, at the kitchen table or in your bedroom, do it there. It's necessary that you have a quiet space away from distractions. You'll be more focused and less likely to make errors.
• When deciding what thank you cards to send, follow these rules:
  • If you've started receiving gifts before the wedding and want to send thank you cards before the ceremony takes place, it's appropriate to still send cards with your maiden name on them and NOT your married name.
  • If you're sending thank you cards out after the wedding, why not show off your new name and order cards that show just that?!
• Use quality pens. Pen leaks and globs of ink can look tacky and ruin pretty stationery. Invest in some nice pens, in blue or black, for a better writing experience.
• If you're waiting until after the honeymoon to start writing, don’t wait too long. The earlier you begin, the fresher the gifts will be in your mind.
• Make sure when you're opening each gift, you clearly state what the gift is – brand, size, color, etc. You will probably be receiving many types of one thing so when you write your note, make sure it's as personal as possible.
• If you received money as a gift, let them know how you’re using it! Even if you tell them it's going to home improvements or part of a larger project, they'll feel happy knowing they helped contribute.

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