Wondering how long you have to write that thank-you note? Emily Post, the authority on etiquette, says three months tops.
But don’t forget those closest to you – and thank them earlier:
The day of the wedding, give a handwritten note to the maid of honor or best man and ask them to send it the next day to your parents. Let them know how you enjoyed the rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception, and thank them for the role they played.
A Cool Idea
The lovely ladies who organized my baby shower did a tremendous favor for me. When organizing the guest list to send invitations, my sister-in-law created a spreadsheet with the guests names, email addresses and mailing addresses. At the party, each gift was recorded next to them name. When it came time to write the thank-you notes, I didn’t have to hunt endlessly for correct addresses. It was all organized and ready for me to fill out and stick in the mail. It was a huge time-saver.
Have ideas for thank-you notes? Share them with us below!
Cara,
I love that spreadsheet idea–perfect for a bridal shower, too! And so organized!
When it comes to thank you notes, I advise my readers to keep all of their note writing supplies in a large container. Pens, stamps, gif list, note cards, etc. live in the container and are all in one spot when you wish to start writing. The container creates an area to safely store your writing products and makes your ‘writing center’ easily transportable to any writing surface (desk, couch, dining room table).
Great post!
Stacey Agin Murray
Author, ’7 Steps to an Organized Wedding Thank You Note’
Great tip! Thanks for sharing Stacey!