For those who are at a loss for words when sending thank you cards

Original post by wacky

Mar 26, 2003 08:13 PM

Suggested Wording Ideas for Thank You Cards

When writing to a close friend or relative:

Dearest Aunt Mary:

It's beautiful and we love it!!!!! How thoughtful of you to give Keith and me such a lovely family treasure. Grandmas' hand-crocheted bedspread will be my most prized possession. We both thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Love and Kisses,

Anna

When writing to a person you don't know very well:

Dear Mrs. Ghigliari:

Mother just gave me the beautiful crystal cake pedestal you left and I couldn't wait to tell you how lovely it is. Keith and I will think of you each time we use it. Thank you so very much.

Yours truly,

Anna Nelson

When writing to a group of friends who have gone together on a gift:

Dear Friends:

Thank you all very much for the place setting of sterling you so kindly have given to us for our new home. Keith and I now have a service for eight and are so looking forward to using it for every special occasion in our life. What a thoughtful idea. You are such a great group to work with and I appreciate each one of you.

Affectionately,

Anna Nelson

If less than ten people have gone together on the above gift, then a personal note to each must be written. If more than ten have participated and signed the enclosure card, such as in the case of coworkers in the same office, one note, placed on a bulletin board is considered proper etiquette. Be sure to speak to each person individually as the opportunity arises and express your gratitude.

When writing a thank you note for a gift not really cared for:

Dear Brett and Mavis:

Thank you so much for the gum ball machine. We'll be sure you're among our first guests to visit, so don't forget your pennies! Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Anna

When writing a thank you note for monetary gifts

Appreciation for monetary gifts are expressed in the same way you would thank a friend or loved one for a purchased item. If you have a particular item you intend to buy with the money, you can share that with them.

Example:
Dearest Aunt Mary

Kevin and I want to thank you so much for the check you sent for our
wedding. We have been saving for a down payment on our first home and
have added your gift to our special account. It was so thoughtful of
you. Someday soon, we will be inviting you to our housewarming!!!
Can't wait to see you and Uncle Ted again.

Love,

Sarah

JoRo Posted: Mar 27, 2003 10:10 AM

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these are great. but can i just ask, would you ever post your thank you on a bulletin board??????!!!!

BTW - shower thank Us BITE!!!! how exactly do you say thank you for a carrot peeler???!!!!

Sassyz75 Posted: Mar 27, 2003 10:30 AM

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Thank you so much for the carrot peeler. It was truly a generous gift. Whenever I am peeling carrots or even the occasional potato, I will be sure to remember you & your kindness.

butterfly20 Posted: Mar 27, 2003 12:20 PM

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since you girls know how to word everything... how would you write a cash gift thank you note, where the party of 5 gives money way less than their cost just because they are jealous and are trying to be spiteful.....the comment of thanks for the gift which didnt even cover your cost sounds VERY tempting to me, although i cannot outright do that.

butterfly20 Posted: Mar 27, 2003 12:24 PM

the carrot peeler

is it at least a brand name carrot peeler? thankyou for X brand carrot peeler, it has helped me to complete my set of x brand kitchen accesories

wacky Posted: Mar 27, 2003 01:14 PM

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Butterfly, how about thank you for your plentiful gift, now my FH and I can buy milk and eggs.

wacky Posted: Mar 27, 2003 01:15 PM

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Joro these arent mine, I copied them from another board

sonia Posted: Mar 27, 2003 01:17 PM

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hahaha love the milk and eggs line

JoRo Posted: Mar 27, 2003 02:20 PM

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sorry ladies, i had to work there for a little bit. ha ha ha the carrot peeler lines are cracking me up. Wacky i know these aren't yours (not that they couldn't be) it just sounds way to Emily Post for me.

i have to divert for a min and give more on the carrott peeler. an ex-housemate of mine from school (that i was never really close to) invited herself (AND her boyfriend) to the wedding (because most of the other housemates are invited she just assumed she was!)

then, we just got their gift in the mail. this nice Williams Sonoma gift box (which costs like an extra $5 to gift wrap) that was huge with all of the styrofoam peanuts in it. by the time we got to the thing FH was cracking up. he kept saying, are you sure there is nothing else in there??!!

i checked WS website (i had to!!) the peeler costs $6.99. The wrapping and shipping cost like over $10!!! oh boy! literally, every time i peel, i will think of her!

wacky Posted: Mar 27, 2003 08:55 PM

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Thats cute.

lilmrs Posted: Mar 27, 2003 10:02 PM

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this thread just had me cracking up!

pschica Posted: Mar 29, 2003 12:18 PM

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these are great - thanks so much

You could also include a sentence like:

'It seems like yesterday we were...(in 2nd grade together, playing at grandma's together, etc - depending on who they are) and I want to thank you for thinking of us on this very special day. We will truly treasure the (gift, check, vase, towels, etc!)'

yabbobay Posted: Mar 29, 2003 01:51 PM

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I used a formula for most of our e-party/shower/wedding thank yous...all thank yous for that matter

Dear XXX

Thank you so much for XXXX. How you will use it.

Something about the day...if they weren't there...how you missed them

Thank them for the gift again

Love
XXX

Sassy Posted: Mar 29, 2003 02:07 PM

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This thread is cheering me up. Ha ha ha

These will be my thank yous

Gift NOT from my registry:
thank you XXX. (GIFT) is not what I asked for, but I suppose it will do. Don't worry I already have a mental note not to invite you next time. Thanks again.
Liz and Len

GIft from my registry:
thank you XXX. (GIFT) is exactly what we asked for.
We really appreciate it.
Liz and Len

Cash or Check NOT enough to cover their plate:
Thank you XXX. We will be sure to put your ahem, generous gift towards something really nice. It will be just enough to get that book I've been dying to read !!!
Liz and Len

Cash or Check enough to cover their plate or exceed:
THank you XXX. We will be sure to invite you to all our functions as you obviously have the grace and class to know exactly what Newlyweds really want., You're the BEST !!!!!!!!!!!
Liz and Len