{"id":2087,"date":"2017-01-30T11:49:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreverbride.com\/inspiration\/wedding-inspiration\/the-perfect-thank-you-note\/"},"modified":"2019-11-01T11:09:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T16:09:54","slug":"perfect-thank-you-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/advice\/perfect-thank-you-note\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Thank You Note"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">A good thank you note should be sincere and specific.No matter the gift, absolutely EVERYONE deserves a handwritten thank you note. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here is a basic outline to help you hammer through that list:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong>Dear __________________________,<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong>Thank you so much for the {specific gift}. We are so {grateful\/excited\/appreciative\/humbled} for {the gift &amp; how you will enjoy\/use it}.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong>And thank you for {coming all the way\/your beautiful speech\/your sweet dance moves}.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong>It really meant the world to us to share our special day with you. We feel so {blessed\/lucky} to have you in our lives.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong>Sincerely,<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: large;\"><em><strong>{both your names}<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NOT ACCEPTABLE:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. postcard that says &#8220;THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT&#8221;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. email\/text or overall Facebook post thanking everyone. Ew. Just don&#8217;t.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DONT FORGET:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Hostess: always write a note to the hostess of your Bridal Shower &amp; the hostess of your Bachelorette Party. They spent a lot of time and money to make sure you had a memorable time. &amp; don&#8217;t forget a Hostess Gift when you arrive at the party!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. The person who introduced you! Why not take a minute to write a little note to the person who set you up with the love of your life!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Vendors: Yes, even though YOU hired THEM, if you feel they did a wonderful job, or really went above &amp; beyond, let them know! Plus an online review will always be appreciated!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thank you notes should be mailed out no later than 6 weeks after the wedding.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">So, make some coffee, open up that new stationery, &amp; get to writing!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><a title=\"Wedding Invitations and Paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverbride.com\/index.php?cID=195\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shop for your custom thank you notes from the best local vendors HERE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">photo by <a 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