Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Your friends have thrown you a wonderful party. Possibly you even had 1 at function AND one from your maid of honor. It is time to show your supportive pals, co-workers, and loved ones, that you appreciate them.
Then again, with an whole wedding to plan, you may be pressed for time and feeling small overwhelmed. Here are some swift strategies and wording ideas to make writing your bridal shower thank you cards and notes hassle-free.
Etiquette and hints for Your Bridal Shower Thank You Notes
o Every guest gets a thank you for coming card regardless as to no matter if she brought a gift
o Ideally cards are sent inside two weeks of the shower (but a late thank you is far better than no thank you)
o Send them in the mail. No e-mail thank yous.
o No combo cards. Even if a certain friend sent and engagement gift, brought a bridal shower gift, and then sent you your wedding gift early, each act of kindness and gift gets its own note. The only exception is the "thank you for coming" card can be combined with the gift.
Ex. Thank you for coming to the bridal shower and the lovely nightgown.
o Hand write your cards.
o Do not forget to thank the hostess for preparing the shower in the note. Ideally, she would receive a smaller thank you gift such as an engraved compact, charm bracelet, picture frame or other modest keepsake.
o Mention the certain gift and give it or the sender a distinct compliment.
o Save the gift tags and write what the gift is on the back with a note. Then use these when you write the cards.
o Address your envelopes all at once or as gifts arrive. Then put them in the mail as you write them.
o Carry the cards, your notes and a roll of stamps with you in your purse. Write a note or card on your lunch break or although waiting for laundry.
o Write only 4 or five notes at a time maximum to preserve your handwriting neat.
Bridal Shower Thank You Card Wording Tips
o Say thank you with by pre-printing or hand writing a poem or verse in your card and then a few words of your own.
Example: "Celebrate the happiness that friends are at all times giving, make each and every day a holiday and celebrate just living!"~ Amanda Bradley
You write: Thank you for the lovely (insert specific gift such as silver, picture frame)and coming to the shower. With buddies like you, just about every day is really a celebration.
o Use this simple thank you bridal shower thank you wording template:
Dear (Insert name)
Thank you for coming to the bridal shower and the amazing (insert name of gift). It was the/a (insert compliment such as excellent color). Your generosity (or kindness) is genuinely appreciated. Thanks again."
Sincerely, (or Warm Regards, Love, Very best)
Your Name
Your bridal shower thank you cards do not have to be lengthy to be successful. Just a rapid note to let your friends and loved ones know their thoughts and nicely wishes are appreciated. Be as specific as feasible and don't forget, it is the thought that counts.
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