Thank You Notes for Wedding Guests

Writing thank you notes for wedding gifts is an important task for newlyweds, but for many couples, it can feel like a daunting one. Whether you’re trying to figure out how to start the note or you’re worried about not expressing your gratitude in the best way, there are some key steps to follow to make sure your thank you notes are both memorable and meaningful.

Taking the time to show your appreciation to your wedding guests is an important way to show them how grateful you are for their support and generosity. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create thank you notes that are both heartfelt and impactful.

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Thank You Notes for Wedding Guests

Creative Thank You Note

Dear [Guest],

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for celebrating our special day with us. Your presence at our wedding meant so much to us, and we are so grateful to have shared this unforgettable occasion with you.

Thank you for the [gift/kind words/support] you provided. We will cherish [item] and your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.

Again, thank you for being a part of our wedding and for helping us to make it such a memorable and joyous occasion.

With love and gratitude,
[Your Name]

Formal Thank You Note

Dear [Guest],

On behalf of [partner’s name] and myself, we wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for your attendance at our wedding. Your presence at our special day added immeasurably to the joy and celebration that we experienced.

We are truly grateful for your [gift/kind words/support], which we will treasure as a reminder of this special time in our lives.

Thank you once again for your thoughtful gesture and for helping to make our wedding a truly memorable and wonderful occasion.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Funny Thank You Note

Dear [Guest],

We just wanted to say a big thank you for coming to our wedding and bringing the [fun/laughter/happiness] with you! We had the best time celebrating with you and can’t believe the big day has already come and gone.

Thank you for the [gift/kind words/support] – we promise to put it to good use (or at least try not to break it).

We are so grateful to have shared our special day with you and can’t wait to make more memories together.

Thanks again for everything – you rock!

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Thank You Messages For Wedding Guests

1. We are over the moon to have celebrated our special day with you and are so grateful for your presence at our wedding. Your [gift/kind words/support] was truly appreciated and will be treasured for years to come. Thank you for helping to make our wedding a truly unforgettable and magical occasion. Your love and support means the world to us.
2. We wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our wedding day. Your presence added so much joy and happiness to the celebration and we are so grateful to have shared it with you. Thank you for the [gift/kind words/support] – it was so thoughtful and will be put to good use as we start our new life together. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in our lives, and we will always treasure the memories of our special day.
3. We just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for being a part of our wedding celebration. Your presence added so much to the joy and happiness of the day, and we are so grateful to have shared it with you. Thank you for the [gift/kind words/support] – it was so thoughtful and will be treasured for years to come.We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in our lives, and we will always look back on our special day with fond memories.
4. We just wanted to say a huge thank you for coming to our wedding and bringing the [fun/laughter/happiness] with you! We had the best time celebrating with you and can’t believe the big day has already come and gone. Thank you for the [gift/kind words/support] – we promise to put it to good use (or at least try not to break it). We are so grateful to have shared our special day with you and can’t wait to make more memories together.
5. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for being a part of our wedding and for making it such a [fun/memorable/hilarious] occasion. Your presence added so much joy and laughter to the day and we are so grateful to have shared it with you. Thank you for the [gift/kind words/support] – it was so thoughtful and we can’t wait to put it to good use (or at least try not to break it). We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in our lives, and we will always look back on our special day with fond memories (and a few good laughs).
6. We just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for being a part of our wedding celebration and for bringing the [fun/laughter/happiness] with you. Your presence added so much to the joy and absurdity of the day, and we are so grateful to have shared it with you. Thank you for the [gift/kind words/support] – it was so thoughtful and we can’t wait to put it to good use (or at least try not to break it). We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in our lives, and we will always look back on our special day with fond memories (and a few good giggles).
7. We wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our wedding day. Your presence added so much joy and happiness to the celebration and we are so grateful to have shared it with you. Your [gift/kind words/support] meant so much to us and brought tears to our eyes. We will always treasure it as a reminder of this special time in our lives. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping to make our wedding a truly unforgettable and magical occasion. Your love and support means the world to us.
8. We just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for being a part of our wedding celebration and for sharing in the joy and emotion of the day. Your presence meant so much to us and we are so grateful to have shared it with you. Your [gift/kind words/support] touched our hearts and we will always treasure it as a reminder of this special time in our lives. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in our lives, and we will always look back on our special day with fond memories and grateful hearts. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping to make our wedding a truly unforgettable and emotional occasion.
9. We are so grateful for your presence at our wedding! Your friendship and love have filled our special day with joy and happiness, and we cannot thank you enough for your generous gift. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives and your support means the world to us.
10. We are so deeply appreciative of you attending our wedding. Your presence was the highlight of our day, and your gift was so thoughtful and generous. We thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness. We are so blessed to have you in our lives and we thank you for the part you played in making our special day one to remember.

Tips for writing memorable and meaningful thank you notes

First and foremost, make sure the thank you note is actually written by the bride and groom. There’s nothing more off-putting than seeing a note that says, “We’re so grateful for your gift,” when it was actually written by the bride’s mother. Your guests will appreciate the sentiment behind the note more if they know it’s coming from you and your partner. Practice gratitude and sincere emotion. No one says thank you better than someone who’s not just thankful for a gift but who feels genuine gratitude for it.

Make sure you’re not just writing the note because you have to (as in, it’s a wedding “rule” that you have to send thank you notes to guests who attended the wedding), but because you want to. Practicing gratitude and sincere emotion are great ways to get in the right mindset. Get inspiration for writing your notes by reading through other people’s thank-you notes. You can find examples of thank-you notes online, or you can flip through a couple of wedding magazines to find samples. You can even read the thank-you notes that were sent in response to your invitation, as well as notes that were sent after the wedding.

How to personalize each thank you note

Once you’ve written the actual thank you note, try to personalize each note as much as possible. Generally, you can do this by thanking the guest for their gift, and then mentioning the gift by name. Some guests may have gifted you with cash, and for those guests, you can mention where you plan to use the money (for example, paying off student loans, or building an addition on your new home). For guests who gifted you with a gift card, you can mention where you plan to use the gift card (for example, purchasing appliances for your new home, or purchasing a gift card for your honeymoon).

For guests who gifted you with a specific item, you can mention how you plan to use the item (for example, thanking your parents for the gift card to your favorite restaurant so you can celebrate your first anniversary with your honeymoon, or thanking your best friend for the wine opener so you can save it for your next big party at home.)

How to show gratitude to guests who didn’t give gifts

Some of your guests may have wanted to give you a gift, but didn’t have the time or money to purchase one. For those guests, you can either thank them for attending your wedding and being part of your special day, or you can say that you would have appreciated a gift. You can also simply say that you’re sorry they were unable to give a gift. Simply thanking your guests for attending your wedding or showing appreciation for their love and support is a great way to show them how grateful you are without having to mention a gift. As a couple, you can also choose to send a handwritten thank you note to each guest who didn’t give a gift. This way, you still show your appreciation to guests who wanted to give a gift but were unable to, while also allowing them to feel special and appreciated.

Conclusion

Finally, make sure you send your thank you notes out promptly, even if you’re short on time. You don’t want to send the thank you notes out 10 years after the wedding since most guests will have already forgotten about the gift they gave you and the fact that you need to send a thank you note for it.

Some couples have even converted the thank-you notes into a gift that keeps giving. Some couples choose to gift their guests with a subscription to a magazine of their choice, a coffee mug, or a speciality travel mug. The best thank you notes are ones that are personalized and reflect the personality of the bride and groom. They don’t need to be long or include flowery language, but they should be genuine and sincere. By following these tips, you can make sure your thank you notes are memorable and meaningful, which will help you show your appreciation to your guests.