One of the many necessities for a bride-to-be is stationary.
And pretty stationary at that!
You will likely receive gifts not only for the wedding, but for celebrations prior such as bridal showers, a bachelorette party, or an engagement party.
And pretty stationary at that!
You will likely receive gifts not only for the wedding, but for celebrations prior such as bridal showers, a bachelorette party, or an engagement party.
registering on a snowy sunday last weekend
I recently received an email from Wedding Paper Divas and I was inspired to use this gorgeous monogrammed stationary for my Thank You notes.
the picture doesn’t show it as well, but it’s a beautiful navy and cream set.
Here are some helpful tips for being the thankful bride that you are:
First of all, the goods! Use nice, heavy duty stationary – treat yourself to something special – and a nice pen, not one that will smear or blob while writing. And blue or black ink only, of course.
My monogrammed set is on a gorgeous card stock and came with beautiful matching envelopes; have your return address embossed on the envelopes for an extra touch.
they arrived in a gorgeous box too!
Start writing thank you notes the moment you receive a gift ; don’t wait until the wedding.
If you do not know the person or couple well, go with a formal greeting (Mr. and Mrs.) just to be safe.
If you do not know the person or couple well, go with a formal greeting (Mr. and Mrs.) just to be safe.
After the wedding, you may use a joint monogram on the stationary, but until then you have to use your name and initials only. This goes for the invitations and all monogram items.
Unfortunately, no new monogram until the program for the ceremony.
I already have about 6 options from Wedding Paper Divas selected for when we can use our joint monogram! You know how pathetically giddy this makes me.
Unfortunately, no new monogram until the program for the ceremony.
I already have about 6 options from Wedding Paper Divas selected for when we can use our joint monogram! You know how pathetically giddy this makes me.
Send your note within 2 weeks time prior to the wedding for gifts received before, and send notes within a month after the wedding for those received afterwards.
Specifically name the gift in your note, and how you will use it – make it personal.
If the gift is money, you do not need to acknowledge the amount, but do say how you’ll spend it in your note.
You and your fiancé or husband can split up the writing of notes if you choose. You can write to your family and friends and he to his. This way the burden doesn’t fall entirely on the bride.
{cough: yeah. right.}
It can be so easy to lose track of who gave you what and if you mailed them a thank you note yet or not. Add a column in the spreadsheet with your guests name and addresses with “Note Sent” and check it off as you send notes.
Don’t try to do too many at once. Set a goal of a few per day, and it’ll make the process much more enjoyable. Keep a couple in your purse, and at lunch during work or when waiting for doctors appointments you can quickly check them off the list.
{This is a great tip for getting Christmas cards out too!}
Finally, it’s not only gifts that you should send thank you cards for!
Send personal, heartfelt notes to your friends and family who are truly helping to make your engagement and wedding a special time. Your bridal party, parents, in-laws, officiant, wedding planner, etc.
There is no such thing as thanking someone too much!
And of course, don’t be a dumbass.
As Ross likes to remind us,
Finally, it’s not only gifts that you should send thank you cards for!
Send personal, heartfelt notes to your friends and family who are truly helping to make your engagement and wedding a special time. Your bridal party, parents, in-laws, officiant, wedding planner, etc.
There is no such thing as thanking someone too much!
And of course, don’t be a dumbass.
As Ross likes to remind us,
I waited for our wedding photos to come back before we sent out thank you's. However that meant it left some of my guests waiting 4 months. However I think now a days people know that pictures take a while to arrive. As long as you get the thank you out that is what counts!
OOOHHH Love your new stationary. Navy, monogrammed?? It's so you! Great tips lady! Ugh I have so many bday thank you notes to write but I keep putting them off. Thanks for the motivation to get them done. xoxo
I love the thank you notes – and wedding paper divas is my favorite – I ordered our wedding invites through them and they were pure perfection!!
Have JT stuck in my head now. Your monogram is awesome.
Great tips!!!