{"id":48882,"date":"2019-02-28T07:20:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T12:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=48882"},"modified":"2021-02-11T20:45:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T01:45:35","slug":"guide-how-to-write-wedding-thank-you-cards-etiquette-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/etiquette\/guide-how-to-write-wedding-thank-you-cards-etiquette-examples","title":{"rendered":"[Guide] How To Write Wedding Thank You Cards: Etiquette, & Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you have to write a bunch of wedding thank you cards? And you don\u2019t know where exactly to begin or what to do first? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to give you all the details behind the creation and craft of the perfect \u201cthank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Etiquette First<\/h2>\n

First things first, set a date and get these written and sent out<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/strong> The more time that passes the less likely you\u2019ll get them finished, the less motivation you\u2019ll have, and the less of a genuine impact they will make.<\/p>\n

Grab some wine, grab some snacks, and set up for a night of gratitude with your brand new spouse, you might even start enjoying it<\/a>!. *Keep in mind not to let more than three months go by before sending them out.<\/em><\/p>\n

Secondly, writing out thank you cards is easier than you may think.<\/strong> Even if you\u2019re not a writer – the goal is simple: thank your loved ones for the gifts, their presence, their love, support, and all of their help, of course. Any other tone saturating the words would be inappropriate and lackluster.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples of cards written with a thankful tone but presented in a few different ways:<\/p>\n

Heartfelt<\/h3>\n

Dear [Insert Name]<\/i>,<\/p>\n

Our hearts were overjoyed to have you celebrate our wedding with us. The gifts you showered us with are appreciated and wanted, especially the crystal vase we can keep and display for the rest of our lives. We look forward to seeing you at Christmas! Thank you for everything. We appreciate your love, kindness, and ongoing support.<\/p>\n

With love and gratitude,<\/p>\n

[Your Names]<\/i><\/p>\n

Comedic<\/h3>\n

Dear [Insert Name]<\/i>,<\/p>\n

Thank you so much for attending the wedding. Having you there made it such a better and more memorable experience. Also, thank you for the generous monetary donation to our, hopefully, successful marriage. If you ever feel like you have too much money, we will gladly – and continually – take it off your hands.<\/p>\n

All the best,<\/p>\n

[Your Names]<\/i><\/p>\n

Traditional<\/h3>\n

Dear [Insert Name]<\/i>,<\/p>\n

Thank you for going out of your way to attend our wedding. It meant so much to have you in attendance. Our big day was even more unforgettable because you were there to celebrate it with us.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

[Your Names]<\/i><\/p>\n

Structure Second<\/h2>\n

When it actually comes to crafting the thank you letter, there are some elements that are definitely needed to finish the task. Remember that personalization is key to a memorable and authentic note of appreciation<\/strong> but there are some pieces that should be included in its creation, such as:<\/p>\n

Opening Lines<\/h3>\n