1) For gifts received at an engagement party, bridal shower, or in the mail - Be sure to send a thank you note within one month of receiving the gift. You don't want the gift giver to think they've been forgotten, or that their gift has been lost in the mail!
2) Always be sure that your thank you cards are hand written and addressed by hand. No labels! {However, pre-printed return addresses, labels or stamps are perfectly acceptable.}
3) The note should mention the specific gift(s), and address how you plan to use it. {"I can't wait to bake with my new cookie sheets!"....or...."The new comforter will go great with our master bedroom decor."}
4) Was it a cash gift? Let your guest(s) know of any upcoming home projects, items you still need or anything else for which you plan to use the gift. However, be sure not to address it directly as cash - a term such as "generous gift" is much more appropriate.
5) Try to also stick to the one-month rule for thank you cards after your reception. You want your guests to know that their attendance and generous gifts were greatly appreciated. {You just acquired a second set of hands - a.k.a. your husband! - so with him helping out, you'll get them done twice as fast!}
6) A wedding gift should not be used until after a thank you note has been sent.
Note: Buy your thank you cards early, so you have some on hand for those mailed gifts or shower gifts! Need some cute ideas for thank you cards? Be sure to check out our personalized notecards in our Etsy shop or ask us about a custom design...
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