You’ve put all your creative energy into your big event. Your guests had a fabulous time, and the glow of excitement has barely worn off. But it’s not time to relax just yet – It’s time to send thank you notes to everyone who helped make the day special.
Like a pretty ribbon on top of a neatly wrapped package, thank you cards are that essential finishing touch. Choosing the perfect card and including a handwritten or pre-printed note lets your guests know you appreciated the thoughtfulness that went into not just their present, but their presence at your celebration.
You can create memorable and meaningful thank you messages for any occasion with personalized and customized thank you cards.
When to Send Thank You Notes
There are many reasons to send thank you cards. You should send a thank you note to all guests and/or gift-givers after a:
- Wedding
- Bridal or baby shower
- Birthday party
- Graduation party
- Communion or christening party
You may also thank people for:
- Gifts following the birth of a baby
- Attending a wake, funeral, or memorial service of a loved one
- Hosting a party, event, or holiday in their home
What Style Thank You Notes Should You Choose?
You can always design your own thank you cards to match the theme of your event. Your card can evoke the ambiance of your event, with photos from the day as the centerpiece.
If you opt to design your own cards or choose a pre-made style that can be customized, you probably want to choose one that matches the tone of the event. Whether the style of your celebration was formal, casual, rustic or modern, you can find — or design — a perfect card for any occasion.
For a casual backyard birthday, a fun card adorned with balloons might be appropriate.
The rustic chalkboard theme is popular for first birthdays, baby showers and even informal weddings.
More formal weddings may call for floral designs adorned with gold typeface.
If you’re sending thank you notes for those who sent their sympathy following the loss of a loved one, you may want to send cards that reflect the personality of the individual who passed on. Ocean themes, flowers or even a simple photo of your loved one can help you share your appreciation while evoking memories of their beloved.
Best Thank You Messages for Your Cards
Once you’ve selected your theme and your photo, it’s time to write a few words of thanks to your guests or gift-givers.
If you’re sending pre-printed cards, keep your message heartfelt but broad. For instance, thank you notes from a bride and groom might say, “Thank you for the thoughtful gift and for sharing our special day. We loved seeing you again!”
Wedding thank you sayings might include sentiments such as: “Thank you for the generous gift. You helped make paying for our honeymoon a bit easier.”
If you’re writing personal notes, it’s a good idea to share a specific thank you for the gift and what you like about it or plan to do with it. For instance, graduation thank you message might read: “Thank you for the air fryer for my dorm room. I’ll think of you when I’m heating up fries to get me through a late-night study session!”
If your Aunt and Uncle send you a graduation gift and can’t see your reaction when you open it, it’s proper to send a thank you note to express what they would have heard if they were present.
Be sure not to focus exclusively on presents, however. Not only are you thanking someone for a gift, but you’re also offering appreciation that they were part of such an important day in your life and take the chance to tell them how much they mean to you.
Sending thank you cards is a way to show your appreciation for the people in your life who you don’t often get a chance to thank. Typically, etiquette states that the proper expiration date for a thank you note is three months from the date of the gift, party or service.
We make it easy to choose your favorite design (or upload your own), customize your card with photos and your own thank you message, and have the thank you notes you need to be shipped right to your door so you can get them out within a couple of weeks of your event. Your guests will appreciate the thought and care you put into showing your appreciation.
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It would be great to send Thank You notes to anyone who gives you a gift. It is a lost art for this generation. I’m glad you got this message out, maybe it will inspire someone to get the cards and quit procrastinating. Thank you.