There’s so much focus on the lead up to your wedding day that it’s easy to forget that you will still have wedding-related things to do after the big day has come and gone. The one thing that every newly-married couple must do is send out thank you cards.
- When to send them: The general rule of thumb is no more than 8 weeks after your wedding date. This gives you enough time to decompress, but isn’t so long that your guests will feel like they are never going to get a thank you. You can send them earlier, with some couples choosing to send them as soon as gifts are received, even if it’s before the wedding date.
- Who to send them to: Your thank you cards should obviously go to anyone who has given you a gift, but you might not want to stop there. If a family member or friend was particularly helpful in planning, they should get a card even if they didn’t get you a separate gift. You can also send a card to your vendors who put in extra effort to make your day perfect. Every guest should also get a thank you just for attending and being part of your big day.
- What to send: Most couples choose a thank you card that matches the rest of their wedding stationery. When you plan a save the date and invitation, have your wedding stationery designer produce a thank you card at the same time. This saves the delay of printing later on. You can send different cards, though, and some couples choose to send a wedding photo with a note on the back.
Sending your thank you cards can be a big task, but it helps to see it as a way of extending the enjoyment of your wedding day. Use the time to think about all the special moments that made your day so perfect.
If you need help planning your Arizona wedding, or would like more advice on thank you cards and other etiquette questions, get in touch today!
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