CWPR 2015 Fall/Winter

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E

By Anna Sachse, CTW Features

You already know you’re supposed to send hand-written

thank-you notes for all wedding gifts, but what exactly are

you supposed to say?

Begin by addressing everyone in the family whom you in-

vited, by name, and then either thank the guest/s for sharing

your day with you or telling those who could not make it

that you missed them and hope to see them soon.

Next, include a few sentences in which you thank the guest

for the specific gift, indicating what you especially like about

it and what you might do with it. For example, “Thank you

so much for the wok cookbook. We’ve been meaning to get

more creative in the kitchen, and this is really inspiring!”

If the gift happens to be cash, acknowledge the gift and state

what it will be used for. For example, “We’re about to pur-

chase our first home, and your generous present will help us

make the down payment – thank you so much!”

Finally, close the card with “Love” for family and friends,

and “With All Best Wishes” for parents’ colleagues and

friends, and then aim to have both bride and groom sign the

card in their own handwriting.

While it isn’t a requirement to send a thank-you note to

guests who didn’t give you a gift but still traveled from far

away to attend your event, it’s always a gracious gesture. Sim-

ply say something like “We’re so touched that you came all

this way to share the most important day of our lives!”

Saying

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Thanks

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the Right Way

How to find the perfect words

to tell your guests

you’re grateful