Yep, that’s right – you’ll be sending out so many thank-you notes that you’ll be able to write them in your sleep (at least if you’re following proper etiquette you will be!). A few guidelines for writing great thank-yous:
Send the cards as promptly as possible; within ten days of the shower for shower gifts, and within two weeks of returning from the honeymoon for wedding gifts.
Regardless of how many notes you have to send, even if you feel like your hand is about to fall off, never ever send a pre-printed note. This is tacky and generic, and will make the recipient feel like you didn’t even care enough about the gift to take time and write something. Always include a warm, sincere, hand-written thank-you specifically mentioning what they gave you and how you plan to use it (such as, “Thank you so much for the beautiful crystal vase. It looks just perfect on our dining room table.”).
If you’re sending a thank-you note to someone who both gave you a gift and helped with your wedding, it’s appropriate to thank them for both things in the same note.
If someone has given you more than one gift, recognize each gift with its own thank-you card.