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Wording for Wedding Thank You Cards

SoonToBeWed121016, on January 3, 2017 at 9:46 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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So I am going to send out wedding thank you cards, folded ones with pictures on the front and then text inside. I want to have a generic thank you printed on the inside, but then I am also going to hand write a specific thank you for each person. I am confused about how to word the thank you, because these will be going to a variety of people.. most who attended and gave gifts, some who attended but did not bring gifts, and some who were unable to attend but sent gifts.

I've been looking online at wording, but so many specifically say things about attending or some even say thank you for the gift. One that I liked, but I feel like needs tweaked is: "We would like to express our many thanks for sharing our wedding day with us. Thank you for celebrating in our joy, love, & happiness. We sincerely appreciate your well wishes and thoughtful gift" I just don't know how to word this...

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Latest activity by Christian, on January 17, 2017 at 4:27 AM

Super May 2017
SoonToBe Mrs. Green · on January 3, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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Thank you for sharing in our special day.
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Celia Milton · on January 3, 2017 at 9:52 PM
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"Wasn't that fun?? Thank you for being a part of our celebration!"
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Master May 2017
GymRat · on January 3, 2017 at 9:53 PM
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I like what you have, but don't send a thank you card to those who didn't give a gift; only to those who did.
Your thank you to those who didn't bring a gift is the food/booze you provided during your reception.
I used to feel conflicted about that, but not anymore once I listened to different points of view.
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Master July 2016
Mrs. Knolle · on January 3, 2017 at 10:06 PM
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Our cards were blank inside. I don't think anything printed is necessary.
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Cassandra7 · on January 3, 2017 at 10:50 PM
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Don't have a generic printed message. Only send thank-you notes to those who gave gifts. (You already gave your other guests a party.) Mention the gift specifically and why you both like it/need it/or how you will make use of it. With money, you can say something like "We'll be putting your generous gift toward the XXX we've long set our hearts on." (And don't use printed address labels.) A thank-you note should be mailed within a couple of weeks of the receipt of a gift.
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Super November 2016
NextMrsD · on January 3, 2017 at 11:10 PM
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I agree with Cassandra7, thank you notes should be personal.
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Beginner December 2016
Christian · on January 17, 2017 at 4:27 AM
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I'm glad you created this thread because I'm in the process of writing Thanks Yous and looking to order your idea of printed picture (from the wedding) cards now. I was taught you shouldn't use an item until you've properly thanked someone for the gift so we are trying to rock these out, haha. I see Gymrats view a little twisted. Everyone you listed gave you a gift. Sure there were those that attending and didn't bring anything tangible but they brought themselves and not just for food and alcohol but to celebrate the union. If you didn't want them there you wouldn't have invited them so they are giving you the gift of their presence. Imagine how you would feel if they didn't show up and didn't send you anything even if it was just an acknowledgement. Therefore accepting your invitation to make you happy is a gift in itself.

I like your words but try to make sure each thank you has its own unique variation because if any guest compare and see that you had generic thank yous it just looks lazy, rushed, and not truly caring.
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