thank you note tip

While the etiquette mavens say to only sign one name to each note and just mention your significant other, lots of couples these days sign both names -- especially if the thank-you note is to mutual friends. Just make sure you:

Name the gift. If the gift was monetary, mention in your note how you plan to use the money.
Offer gracious thanks for a gift that you don't care for. Don't mention that you plan to return it.
Mention how you've used the gift or plan to use it.
Include a detail or two about the honeymoon, or include one of your wedding pictures.
Any thank-you note recipient will be sure to love any personal touches you add to your note. Read ahead for some thank-you note examples.

Here's an example of a thank-you note for a cash gift:

Dear Uncle Bob and Aunt Sally,
Thank you so much for your generous wedding gift. Sam and I are saving for a new home and thanks to you, we're getting closer to our goal. Again, many thanks for thinking of us and for sharing our special day.
Love,
Lucy

Here's an example of a thank-you note for a registry gift:

Dear Nathan and Molly,
Thank you so much for the china place setting. We now have a complete set. Sam and I are looking forward to your next visit, when we can enjoy dinner together. Thank you again for thinking of us at this special time in our lives.
Warmest regards,
Lucy

Here's an example of a thank-you note for a not-quite-right gift:

Dear Chester and Winona,
Thank you for the ceramic fruit basket. You are both so thoughtful! Every time we look at it, we will think of you and this special time in our lives. Again, many thanks for sharing our joy.
Fondly,
Lucy and Sam

Keeping on top of your thank-you notes will help you feel organized, as well as ensuring that whomever gave you a gift feels appreciated and properly thanked for their generosity.

Thanks for the post. I needed this.