Wedding gift thank-you messages

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After your wedding, you need to write thank-you notes for all the gifts you received. The task can seem daunting, especially if you had a large wedding or didn't know all your guests very well. Stick with a few formula messages, remember that there are two of you to complete the task and you'll get those notes written in no time.

1. For a Gift From Your Registry

   • Thank the person specifically for the gift, such as, "Thank you for the lovely linen tablecloth." Also thank her for coming to your wedding. If it's someone you don't know well, add that it was nice to meet her or see her again at the wedding. Add a sentence about how you'll use the gift, such as, "We can't wait to use it on the table." You can add a personal sentence if you are writing to close friends, such as, "We'll have to have you over for dinner soon so you can see the tablecloth in action."

   For Cash

   • It's gauche to thank the giver for the exact amount of money you received. For example, don't write, "Thank you for the gift of $100." Instead write, "Thank you for the thoughtful gift." Go on to say what you plan on using the cash gift for, such as saving for a house or investing in improvements on your current home. Thank him for attending your wedding and say that you hope to see him soon.

   If You Get a Gift You Don't Like

   • You still need to write a thank-you card, even if it's something you plan on returning or something that will languish in the basement for years. Thank the person for the specific gift and say that you appreciate their care and thought. While you shouldn't lie and say that you'll use it, do connect the gift to the giver in some way. You can write, "Looking at the crystal bowl reminds me of you."

   What to Include in Thank-You Notes

   • Start the note with "Dear." Address the gift giver by the name you usually use, such as Aunt Jill or Uncle Bob. If the person isn't someone you know well, such as a friend of your spouse's parent, use Mr., Mrs. or Ms. to address them. Also speak of yourself and your spouse as a unit, use "we" instead of "myself and my spouse." If you wrote the card, sign with only your name. The same is true if your partner writes the notes.

Source: www.ehow.com

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