Giving Thanks

With the holiday season upon us, we at Sara E. thought that it was the perfect time of you year to Give Thanks to all of our loyal customers and to also discuss the subtle art of writing a proper thank you note.

When the stress of the Big Day is over and all the gifts have been unwrapped, the thank you note writing must begin.  A hand-written thank you note is the only way to let your guests know that you appreciate their thoughtfulness.

Some Simple Tips:

• Don't Procrastinate: several etiquette gurus say that you have up to a year to send wedding thank you's but we suggest sending them out 2-3 weeks after the ceremony.  6-8 weeks would be the latest they should be sent.
• Spread the Wealth: send separate cards for shower and wedding gifts even if the gifts were received soon after each other.
• Be Plentiful: be sure to order more thank you cards than you need.  That way you will be prepared if you receive more gifts than you expected or if you don't like your first couple of drafts.
• Get Out Your Pen: make sure to hand-write each note.
• Don't Forget the Specifics: be sure to mention the gift given and how it will be used/benefit your home (extra tip: this is why it is so important to have a designated person who writes down what each gift is and who it was given by)
• Above and Beyond: if the person giving the gift traveled a great distance or went out of their way for the wedding (made centerpieces, gave a toast or reading, etc) make sure to mention the act and thank them for it
• Food For Thought: sending thank you cards to your vendors is a great way to show how much you appreciate them helping your dream come alive.  Another nice gesture is to send your wedding party thank you notes so they know how much you appreciate the time and love that they have given you not only on this journey, but your entire relationship.
  
• Most Importantly: It is important to know that even if you thanked a guest at the wedding for their gift, you still need to send them a thank you note.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

At Sara E., we love to create custom thank you cards for our couples that include a wedding picture and/or monogram.  We also love dual purpose items, so a lot of our thank you cards can also fit in a frame so your guests can enjoy the picture as well as the sentiment.  We also love using custom stamps and envelope printing to give your thank yous that special touch.

Thanks for reading our blog and remember to Give Thanks!