After the wedding, you and your partner are left with writing various thank you notes for gifts and services. Follow these "dos and don'ts" of writing thank you notes.
Personalize your notes. Make references to the person as well as the gift.
Be enthusiastic, but try not to gush.
Do not send form letters or cards with preprinted messages and just your signature.
Do not send email thank yous in lieu of a handwritten, personal note.
Do not mention that you are going to return or exchange the gift!
Do not write a note to show value of the gift.
Do refer to the use of how you will use cash gifts. People would like to know that they are helping towards your new house or a big purchase.
Do not include wedding photos or cards if this will delay sending thank you notes.
Do write your thank you notes as soon as your receive the gift or service. You will be thankful that most of your notes are taken care of after the wedding.
On that note, promptly acknowledge receipt of gifts shipped to you - even if you call or email to let them know that you did receive the gift, follow up with a written thank you note soon.
Do not use lateness as an excuse to not write a thank you note - better late than never.
