Party Thank You Notes

Well you're getting married and the donations started rolling in. It is now time to begin to show your gratitude by sending thank you notes.

Here are some tips to help you get started.

1. Donations received before the marriage must be acknowledged with a thank you card within two weeks.

2. Professionally printed thank you notes may seem good, but they are not absolutely necessary. Store bought cards will be good. Do not use cards with pre-printed generic messages inside.

3. Always mention the specific gift you have received your note. For example: Thank you very much for the nice towels. They correspond to our new bathroom tile perfectly.

4. If you receive a cash gift, thanks, you must indicate how you plan to use the money. For example: I thank you for the generous donation. We are considering buying a new dining together soon and that your donation will help us do that.

5. Gifts received on your wedding day or soon after should be recognized in two months. However, the earlier you send your notes the better. Remember - People expect a prompt thank you to you, the more you wait, the less they will think of you.

6. Write thank you notes for gifts you receive. Try to squeeze in a few minutes each day to write some notes. If you expect to write at once, it will be a huge job and you could take most of the day.

7. Buy a notebook and keep a register of all gifts you receive. Put a checkmark next to each name that you write your notes.

8. Do not open all the gifts you receive by mail (including cards) until you have your list of gifts in front of you so that you can register immediately. It's a good idea because it is very easy to misplace an envelope.

9. Be especially diligent to thank everyone who sent gifts by mail. They not only want to be thanked, but they need to know that you received their gifts.

10. Be grateful for all the gifts you receive - regardless of their size. Even if you do not like the gift that you need to show your appreciation and send a note. DO NOT let the gift giver that you exchanged his gift.

11. Party hosts

Remember to send a thank you to everyone who hosted a party for you engagement, wedding, etc. This note should be sent the day after the festival.

12. Friends and Family

There will probably be special people who came out of their way to help you plan your wedding attendant who was shopping at a neighbor who helped you to address envelopes. These acts of kindness should be acknowledged with a note of thanks.

13. Parents

Last but not least, remember to send your parents (and stepparents) a note of appreciation with a small gift (optional) for all their love and support.