Do you write a thank you note after attending a wedding?

Do you write a thank you note after attending a wedding?

Wedding Etiquette Whilst it is definitely polite to send a thank you note after attending a wedding, it is by no means required. If you’ve made the effort to attend someone’s wedding, or given them a gift, that is enough of a thank you.

When should Thank You cards be sent after a wedding?

three months
Some guests will bring presents on the day of, but traditional etiquette indicates that they have up to a year after your wedding to send a gift. So, how long do you have to send wedding thank-yous? Aim to get your cards in the mail within three months after your wedding date.

What to say in wedding thank yous to guests?

We sincerely thank you for your company, gift, good wishes and for helping to make this day an occasion we will always remember. Thank you for joining us as we begin our new life together. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are very much appreciated. We are honoured to have you as our guest, on this our Wedding Day.

How do you thank wedding wishes?

“Thank you for being a part of our lives and supporting us through our journey. We were so blessed to have you celebrate and be a part of our Wedding day. Thank you for your abundant generosity and kindness with your gift, we are beyond grateful. We love you and can’t wait to celebrate the future with you!

Who do you send wedding thank yous to?

Thank you card recipients should include any guest in attendance at your wedding, any guest who could not make it but sent a gift, your wedding planner and all vendors, and anyone who was not invited but gave a gift.

When to send a thank you note for a wedding gift?

Thank-you notes for wedding gifts should be sent within three months of returning from your honeymoon, though an immediate turnaround is recommended, both to acknowledge the gift arrived and to stay on top of them. Can a thank-you note be creative? Absolutely.

When to write a thank you note to someone?

Use handwritten thank you notes for special opportunities, gifts not thanked for in person, a meal at someone’s home, first visits or longer visits when you have been hosted. The reasons to write a note of appreciation are endless! For etiquette aficionados – Anytime you want to raise someone up or really honor a relationship.

Where can I get Emily Post etiquette advice?

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Is it okay to send a thank you email?

Email is okay to thank for a coffee or meal that was casual or whose invitation was extended by email in the first place. It’s also okay for very small favors. But for dinner parties, big favors, an actual gift, or being a houseguest, handwritten thank-you notes are your best bet for an expression of warm, heartfelt thanks.

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