Your wedding was filled with beauty, love, and unforgettable moments. Now that the day has passed and the champagne has been toasted, there’s one last piece to complete the experience: your wedding thank you cards.
This final touch isn’t just about etiquette, it’s about showing heartfelt gratitude to the people who made your day so meaningful. But if figuring out what to say (and when to say it) feels like another to-do, I’ve got you!
As a custom wedding invitation designer, I help couples carry their custom wedding paper goods all the way from save the dates to day-of pieces to meaningful thank yous. Based in Ohio and serving couples nationwide, I walk you through every step of the process so your stationery feels seamless, thoughtful, and beautifully cohesive (thank you cards included).
Let’s talk about how to get those thank yous done with care, personality, and a touch of polish.
What to Include in Your Wedding Thank You Cards
No matter how big or intimate your wedding was, each guest played a role in your celebration. A wedding thank you card gives you the chance to reflect that. Here’s what to include to keep each one personal and genuine:
- Greet them by name
- Thank them for attending
- Mention their gift, and how you plan to use it
- Acknowledge their support and love
- Sign off with warmth
By personalizing each note, you create a lasting impression and show your guests how much you value and cherish their presence in your life. It’s a wonderful way to let them know how special they are to you.
Keep It Cohesive with Your Wedding Aesthetic
When it’s time to choose your wedding thank you cards, think of them as an extension of your wedding invitation suite. Your thank you cards don’t need to match your invitation suite exactly, but they should feel like they belong to the same story. Carrying over elements like color palette, fonts, or motifs keeps everything cohesive from the first impression to the final note. It’s a subtle touch, but it brings a thoughtful sense of completion to your celebration.
And if you’re working with me, I’ll help you design cards that feel like a natural, beautiful extension of your wedding day.
When to Send Wedding Thank You Cards
Timing matters—and the sooner, the better. Ideally, aim to send your wedding thank you cards within 1–3 months of your big day. If someone sent a gift before your wedding, it’s perfectly okay (and actually encouraged) to send your card shortly after it arrives.
My advice? Order your custom wedding thank you cards early and start writing as gifts roll in. Spacing them out helps you avoid a last-minute writing marathon and gives you time to craft more meaningful messages.
Wedding Thank You Card Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
With proper planning and execution, these notes can add a personal touch to your post-wedding communication, making your guests feel truly valued. Let’s talk about some do’s and dont’s:
DO
- Handwrite your cards whenever possible
- Personalize each message
- Thank guests who didn’t give a gift but still celebrated with you
- Send one card per household
DON’T
- Wait longer than three months to send
- Mention exact gift amounts
- Write the same message to every guest
- Forget about vendors—your photographer, planner, and florist appreciate the love too
Follow these guidelines, and you’ll create memorable, heartfelt thank you cards that leave your guests feeling cherished and appreciated for their role in your special day.
Ready to Create a Wedding Thank You Cards That Feel Like You?
Wedding thank you cards may be the last piece of your stationery suite, but they carry lasting meaning. They’re your chance to close the celebration with grace, express your gratitude with heart, and leave your guests with a lasting impression of the love they helped you celebrate.
Whether you’re planning ahead or just getting started, I’d be honored to help you design a custom stationery suite with wedding thank you cards that feel as personal and intentional as the rest of your day. When every detail reflects your story, even a simple note becomes something beautiful.
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