If you are reading this blog you’re wondering, why should you send out thank you cards for an event that you put together and paid for? Well that question popped in my head as well after my wedding and after people were wondering why they haven’t received any 2 months after my big day. And for some the answer is simple, yes, because it’s tradition. But is there a deeper meaning to it than just tradition? I mean who started this notion and why do I have to spend more money and time. And the simple answer really is, think about those who actually took the time out of their busy schedules to help you celebrate your union, or whatever event it is that you are planning.
Think about it, all those who traveled near and far probably had better things to do then to go to a store, buy you a gift, get dressed, and come see your joyous occasion. When I think back on my wedding my husband’s family stayed nowhere near where the wedding was taking place and not to mention I had relatives coming from the East and West coast via plane and car just to see a couple who had been together for 10 years already and created life. It was a celebration for them as well as us. Granted the last thing I wanted to do was sit down and hand write thank you cards with my horrible 7th grade handwriting. But it makes one feel special when you thank them for anything that they do. You never know how that person is feeling that day. Beside my thank you notes I made sure to make up for the lack of penmanship and not remembering what everyone and who bought us something. So therefore I included pictures from the big day of us, which I know some family members will enjoy. Especially since I am horrible about keeping in contact with people throughout the year. Yes, I know I am a horrible person. I will get my life together and I’m working on it.
But just to give you a few pointers, once you open a gift make sure you write down who bought what. This way each thank you note will be personalized. Also if you know you are horrible with timing you can always have pre-made thank you notes, when someone gives a gift at the wedding they get a thank you note. My cousin told me about that trick after my wedding was done. Another way to remember thank you notes, is to have only electronic gifts. Such as, Bed Bath and Beyond, Amazon, or whatever your favorite place to shop. That way each registry tells you who bought it and it is delivered straight to your address. This option also helps with addresses since everyone may not sign the guest book or have legible penmanship. Of course, these methods do not apply to elders who are not tech savvy, so old-school it is. Also there are ways you can send electronic thank you notes via email. The point is, it is a tradition and thoughtful gesture. Well I hope this helped you, remember your not sending thank you notes just to spend more money but to show gratitude to family, friends, and haters that helped you celebrate your occasion.
Thanks for reading… SimplyBetty101