The first thing to remember when starting the process of writing thank you notes (whether it be for a bridal shower or the wedding itself) is to keep the list of guests that you invited. That way, when opening your gifts, you can write the gift that you receive next to the name of the person who gave it to you. When you sit down to actually write the thank you notes, this will be very helpful. When writing thank you notes, clear an entire table so you have all the space that you will need. Try to make it a comfortable environment for you. By sitting in a comfy chair, lighting your favorite scented candle or listening to music, you are creating a relaxed environment, which will make writing the thank you notes much easier.

You will need a quality pen; one that does not leave blobs of ink if you pause while writing. Another necessity is stamps, so as you are writing them, you can send them out. Your thank you notes can be simple if you want them to be, but they do not need to be. On invitationconsultants.com, many of our wedding invitations have matching thank you cards that match your wedding invitation. Even if you forgot to order thank you notes when ordering your invitations, you can order just the matching thank you cards, after the wedding. If you do not want to use a thank you card that matches your wedding invitation, we offer an extensive collection of thank you notes. Another way to make thank you notes easier is to have a message printed inside. Invitation Consultants will print any message on the inside of your thank you card for $27.50. Also, you should know and understand the difference between an informal card and a thank you card. An informal card will be personalized with your name/names or a monogram on the front of the card. However, a thank you card will only have "Thank You" on the front of the card.

Currently, the most popular thank you notes are photo thank you notes. This adds a sense of personalization to your thank you card, and provides your guest with a keepsake photograph of the wedding. Many of these photo thank you cards, you must provide your own photo and some include the printing of the photo in the price. Another option is to use a monogram with your new initials on the outside of the card. This is a popular idea for newlyweds who want to send a classic and simplistic thank you card. We offer a wide variety of monograms to choose from, from simple to ornate.

The hardest question to tackle when thinking of writing the thank you notes is what to say when you are writing a thank you card. The most important thing to remember is to be honest. If you love the present, let your guest know! If they gave you a monetary gift, let them know that it was appreciated, and also inform them if you will be using that money toward something you and your husband are saving up to do. For example, you could say, "We appreciated your generous gift. Brian and I are saving up for a new car, and we will be shopping for one very soon! Thank you again for sharing our special day with us." If they bought you something from your registry, let them know how much you love it. An example of this would be, "Thank you for the set of wine glasses. They are beautiful, and we are looking forward to having you for a drink the next time that you are in town. Thank you again for sharing this amazing time in our lives." Finally, the trickiest situation can be writing a thank you card for a gift that you did not like. However, you must focus on the positive. Here is an example: "Thank you so much for the bean bag chair. How thoughtful of you to think of us! Every time that we see it, we will think of you and your creative gift."

Writing thank you cards doesn't have to be the final wedding chore. By creating a relaxing environment, it may be a fun, calming experience. Just remember that it may be unrealistic to try to do it all in one sitting. Writing thank you notes can be a fun way to reflect on your wedding day and to communicate to your guests how much you loved their gift. It is also a chance to choose a thank you note that is the perfect follow up to your wedding.