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W Notesofgratitude ETIQUETTE AND ORGANIZATION
MAKE IT SIMPLE TO GIVE THANKS
ith all the hustle and bustle before and after a wed- • Send the cards soon. Couples should send thank-you notes ding, writing thank-you notes can seem like a daunt- for presents that arrive before the wedding within two weeks and ing task. However, showing gratitude is important, send notes for presents given at the wedding within two months, especially when it comes to weddings. Hobart said.
“Remember how special you felt the last time you received a • Streamline the process. Couples can t thank-you-note
handwritten thank-you note?” asked Sarah Hobart, co-owner of Hobart Print Studio in Bryant. “It’s a wonderful feeling, and now you have an opportunity to show others just how special they are to you.”
Here are some tips for writing thank-you notes.
• Order early. Couples should order thank-you cards at the same time as wedding invitations or save-the-date cards, Hobart said.
• Start with stationery. Small folded cards that are blank inside are most popular for thank-you notes, Hobart said, adding that couples should choose styles that re ect their personalities.
• Personalize cards. Hobart recommended including the couple’s name, monogram or crest, rather than the words “thank you,” so the cards can be used for various purposes. Brides should not send any stationery with their married names until after the wed- ding, she added.
• Picture it. Couples who opt for photo thank-you cards should use an engagement photo or cute couple photo instead of waiting until wedding photos are available. That way, the cards can be used before the wedding, Hobart said.
writing into their schedules by sending the cards as soon as gifts arrive or by writing a few thank-you notes every day, Hobart added.
• Get organized. The guest list is an invaluable resource, not just for thank-you notes but for communicating with vendors. Hobart advised making a spreadsheet with columns for names, addresses, RSVPs, gifts and dates thank-you notes were mailed.
• Show gratitude. Each card should include a handwrit- ten note of appreciation, including the gift given and what it means to the couple, Hobart said.
• Spread love. Everyone who helped make the big day special deserves a thank-you note, including attendants, guests, host- esses, vendors and the of ciant, Hobart said.
“Be sure to write a special note to the parents, thanking them for making every dream of your wedding day come true, how they have impacted your life and what they have taught you by example,” she added. “A simple thank you such as this will be cherished forever.”
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