How to Write a Thank You Note…
Speaking of thank you notes, I get a lot of emails from readers who are looking for some tips on writing a thank you note…
Left Column from Top: Pulp Invitations, Silhouettes by Sugar Paper, Notepaper Stationery by Sugar Paper / Right Column by Abby Jean
The Daily Obsession is going to be doing a big feature on Thank You notes and I am submitting some of my ideas for good note writing. Here is a little teaser of the tips that I am going to send them…
1. Make it Personal. Toss the “stock” thank you note template in the trash. Each note should reflect your true appreciation for a specific something.
Don’t: Dear Aunt Betty, thank you so much for the lovely gift that you sent. We will always treasure it. With love, Bride and Groom.
Do: Dear Aunt Betty, thank you so much for the gorgeous silver dessert platter that you sent us. We served our famous chocolate chip cookies on it when we had guests over this past weekend! We can tell that this is an addition to our home that will not only be loved…it will be used! With Love, Bride and Groom.
2. Keep it short, but not too short. Although it’s nice to write a brief sentence about how the two of you are doing, you don’t want to write a novel. It will take away from purpose of the note.
3. Handwrite everything. Although in this day and age, typing something out is much easier than handwriting it…it’s cold and completely impersonal. There is absolutely nothing better than a handwritten thank you note.
4. Use paper that you are proud to send. Whether it’s ultra thick, 100% cotton paper, engraved with your initials…or a more whimsical, but sweet design…a beautiful note card is always more fun to send, and to receive.
5. Presentation is key. Make sure that your paper is clean, without tears and presented in such a way that would make your mother proud.
What are your best tips? What is the best pen to use? Who designs your favorite thank you notes? How do you begin and end your note? I’d love to include some of our readers’ ideas in the pitch!
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Nothing beats a Pilot Precise V5 extra fine pen for writing quick notes. You will get the look of an ink pen without the bleeding, even on cotton paper.
people may audibly gasp at this idea but we had two wedding receptions (one in my hometown and one in my husbands) so we had lots and lots of thank yous to write and i wanted to make sure everyone received a hand written thank you note. so to make it easier while opening presents i had my mother and sister-in-laws help me write thank you cards to those who gave us gifts that i didnt know as well (friends of parents etc...) that way it freed up time for me to write really personal notes to my nearest and dearest. i think it was the best of both worlds
Is it appropriate to use postcards? I was thinking about having a photograph taken with the groom and me with big "Thank You" posters and having them made into post cards.
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Hopefully a little more lovely than that. But you get the idea. What are your thoughts?
I second Tara's vote on the pen.
I love photos. A candid photo of the bride and groom can be a lovely, unique design for a thank you card.
Another thoughtful phrase for a note is to mention how the gift helped your house really feel like "home".
Couple of things:Try to coerce your new hubby to pitch in... I think his Aunt Ethel or best friend from college would love to get a handwritten note from him (and you, of course!). Also, if you're writing to someone who attended the wedding, be sure and say, 'we loved that you could be with us...' (to me it signifies that you appreciate the gift, but their presence was the best present). And, finally,I agree that the pen can make all the difference in the world! Go to an art supply store and try a few out. Even the fine tip (inexpensive) calligraphy pens can make the worst handwriting look great.
MeganRuth...I think the postcard idea is adorable. As long it reflects your personality and the tone of your wedding, I think that it's a great idea!
I agree about how important it is to mention the specific gift you received. It actually helped me figure out who gave me something that came without the name attached when I didn't mention that gift on the thank you card I sent to the giver (for the other gifts he gave me). One thing though...what do I write when the person gave us cash or a check? I have been writing "thank you for your generous gift" because It sounded weird to say thank you for the money.
Also, my *new* husband and I are definitely splitting writing the thank you cards 50/50, although he is a bit behind on his list :)
Thryn-As far as $$$ gift thank-you's, be honest:) Mention something you & hubby have been saving for. "Thank you so much for your generous gift. [Hubby] and I have been eyeing a gorgeous dining room set that we saw a few months ago." (or something to that effect)
Gotta love writing advice from Dear Abby herself:) It seems like Wedding Invitation Etiquette is a big issue on bride's minds.I know we get a lot of inquiries about it as well. So I thought I would post the article I wrote on the subject, with some special Bridezilla style thrown in ;) http://www.bridezilla.com/2007/09/how_to_write_a_brilliant_bride.cfm " rel="nofollow">http://www.bridezilla.com/2007/09/how_to_write_a_brilliant_bride.cfm >
Gotta love writing advice from Dear Abby herself:) It seems like Wedding Invitation Etiquette is a big issue on bride's minds.I know we get a lot of inquiries about it as well. So I thought I would post the article I wrote on the subject, with some special Bridezilla style thrown in ;) http://www.bridezilla.com/2007/09/how_to_write_a_brilliant_bride.cfm " rel="nofollow">http://www.bridezilla.com/2007/09/how_to_write_a_brilliant_bride.cfm >
I would like to see "sample" suggested thank you sayings. How to word thank you cards. If is a get together for wine and receiving a gift. etc,.etc. T.Y.
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