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Wedding Thank You Card Wording: Tips & Examples
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Craft heartfelt wedding thank you cards with our expert guide. From wording to personalization, learn to convey appreciation in every note you write.
Thank You Card Etiquette
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Your guests spent time and money celebrating your special day. Learn how to say thank you the right way with this wedding thank you card etiquette guide.
Wedding Thank You Cards–When To Send Them, What To Write, And More
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Do you know when to send wedding thank you cards? We’ll break down this—and more—in our wedding thank you card guide.
Thank yous that match your wedding style
Zola is here to make your custom thank you cards perfect inside and out! Our easily customizable thank you cards allow you to choose a design or upload your own. You can even personalize your card with a beautiful photo. Upload your favorite shot of you two from your wedding day or another photo you love. We’ll help make sure no guest’s generosity or time goes unnoticed.
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The outside looks great, but what do I write!? How to Write a Wedding Thank You
When the time comes to put pen to paper, there are a few basic rules to follow when writing your wedding thank you cards. Not sure what to say? Customize any of our suggested thank you notes (or write your own), and we’ll print your unique message for each guest on the inside of a thank you card in a beautiful font. Here are some wording tips to help you get started.
Be Specific
Every good wedding thank you card says something specific about the gift you received. Mention exactly what you received as a gift and how you plan to use it. One exception is for monetary gifts: while it's great to mention how you plan to use the funds, it is best to not mention the exact amount.
Remember, wedding thank you cards are meant for you to express your gratitude to your friends and family. You want your guest to know that you appreciate the time, effort, and thought that it took to select that specific present. Even if you’re not in love with the gift, make sure you say something nice about it (and never reveal that you plan on returning something). Whether guests contributed to your honeymoon fund or they got a generous gift for your home, it's always proper etiquette to send a wedding thank you.
Mention How You Plan to Use the Gift
The type of gift you receive will determine what you say about it. For example, if you receive a set of pots and pans, talk about some things you’re excited to cook. If you received a new duvet, talk about how good it looks on your bed. Keep this line short, sweet, and positive.
Pro Tip: If you received money, you can say: “Thank you so much for your generous gift. We plan on putting it toward_______.”
Make It Personal
For example, if the guest was able to attend your wedding, say something about the time you spent together celebrating. This doesn’t have to be anything too significant, but, chances are, you or your significant other will have a memorable anecdote or special detail in mind about the person you’re sending a wedding thank you to.
For some guests, it will be easy, like: “We were touched that you performed a reading at our ceremony.” For others, it may be something simple like: “We enjoyed dancing to ‘Jungle Boogie’ with you!” Don’t be afraid to include fun or playful details! Even if a moment seems trivial, the inclusion of a shared moment from your wedding shows you care.
For gift-givers who couldn’t make it to your wedding, you can say something thoughtful like: “We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you ________!”
Use a Sentimental Sign-Off
For the most part, the guests you invited to your wedding are people you love and care for. As a result, you should use some kind of loving closing line to show adoration and appreciation for the recipient of the thank you card. It can be as flowery or as simple as you want, but many couples go with something along the lines of “All our love and gratitude.”
If you’re sending wedding thank you cards to more casual friends, colleagues, or acquaintances, go with something like “Warmest regards” or “Best.”
Sign Your Wedding Thank You Cards as a Couple
Whether you are Mr. and Mr., Dr. and Mrs., or any combination thereof, you are finally a married couple! Your custom thank you cards are a great opportunity to sign your name as newlyweds in the same way you were introduced for the first time on your wedding day!
Here is an example wedding thank you note you can use as a template to get the ball rolling:
Dear Aunt Linda,
Thank you so much for the Le Creuset French Oven from our Zola registry! We will remember your hilarious toast every time we use it. We were so happy that you were able to join us for our wedding and take part in the celebration. As soon as we get back from our honeymoon, we are going to use the French Oven to make Chicken Pot Pie!
All our love and gratitude,
Blanca Ortiz & Christopher Marker
Thank you cards for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous thank you cards of all styles on Zola.
Floral thank you cardsModern thank you cardsGreenery thank you cardsRustic thank you cardsWatercolor thank you cardsWhimsical thank you cardsCultural thank you cardsDestination thank you cardsBeach thank you cardsSummer thank you cardsWinter thank you cardsSpring thank you cardsElegant & Formal thank you cardsSimple & Minimalist thank you cardsTypography thank you cardsClassic & Traditional thank you cardsMonogram thank you cardsBoho thank you cardsMountains thank you cardsVintage & Retro thank you cardsMaximalist thank you cardsNautical thank you cardsBarn & Country thank you cardsBorder thank you cardsGeometric thank you cardsFall & Autumn thank you cards
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has thank you cards of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi thank you cardsBlue thank you cardsDusty Blue thank you cardsRoyal Blue thank you cardsNavy thank you cardsBlack thank you cardsRed thank you cardsBurgundy thank you cardsWhite thank you cardsPurple thank you cardsLavender thank you cardsPlum thank you cardsPink thank you cardsRose thank you cardsDusty Rose thank you cardsCoral thank you cardsPeach thank you cardsGreen thank you cardsEmerald Green thank you cardsTeal thank you cardsOrange thank you cardsYellow thank you cardsGrey thank you cardsBrown thank you cardsOff White thank you cards
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing thank you cards can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
Foil thank you cardsLetterpress thank you cardsPhoto thank you cardsThank you cards without photosPortrait thank you cardsLandscape thank you cards