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Wedding thank you card wording

Wording for the thank you cards after the wedding: the gift, the guest who traveled, the aunt who did the flowers.

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Wedding thank you wording by guest

Choose who you are thanking. Wording is written for a couple, and the builder can switch to a single voice.

Friend

  • HeartfeltYou were there through the good years and the hard ones, and you were there on our wedding day. Thank you for the gift, and for being the kind of friend who always shows up.
  • FunnyThanks for dancing like nobody was watching. Everybody was watching, and it made our night.
  • Short & sweetHaving you there meant the world. We adore the lovely present.
  • FaithYou gave your hands and your heart to help with our wedding, and we saw God's kindness in every bit of it. Thank you. We are grateful beyond words.

Aunt

  • HeartfeltDear Aunt, your gift is lovely, but what meant most was seeing you in the front row, smiling through the whole ceremony. You have loved us for years, and we felt it all day. Thank you for everything.

Uncle

  • HeartfeltUncle, thank you for the generous check and for the toast you gave. We will remember your words long after the flowers fade. It means so much to start our marriage with your support behind us.

Grandma

  • HeartfeltGrandma, having you at our wedding was the best gift of all, and the lovely present you brought made it even better. We love you dearly and hope you know how much you shaped who we are.
  • Short & sweetYour hug was our favorite gift of the day. We love you, Grandma.
  • FaithGrandma, thank you for the gift, and for the prayers you have said over us since we were small. God has answered so many of them. We love you.

Grandpa

  • HeartfeltGrandpa, thank you for dancing with me and for your kind gift. I will treasure that dance for the rest of my life. Your steady love has shown us what a good marriage looks like.

Cousin

  • HeartfeltCousin, we grew up together, so seeing you at our wedding felt like having a piece of childhood in the room. Thank you for the gift and for all the laughs over the years. We love you.

Coworker

  • HeartfeltWork is better with you in it. Thank you for the thoughtful gift and for celebrating with us. Your kind words in the card made us smile, and we feel lucky to work beside you.
  • FunnyYou covered my shifts, you came to the wedding, and you gave a gift. Please run for president.

Neighbor

  • HeartfeltThe gift was lovely, and so was having you at the reception. Neighbors like you make a place feel like home. Thank you for watching the house while we were away and for being so kind to us.

Family friend

  • HeartfeltYou crossed the country to be with us, and we noticed every mile. Your gift is wonderful, but your being there is what we will remember. Thank you for making the trip and for loving us the way you do.

For anyone

  • HeartfeltEvery time we use your gift, we will think of you and the way you celebrated with us. Having you at our wedding made the day feel complete, and we are so grateful you were part of it.
  • HeartfeltWe could not have pulled off this wedding without you, Mom and Dad. You gave your time, your money, and your worry, and never asked for credit. We love you both and hope you know how deeply we appreciate you.
  • FunnyThank you for the gift. We promise to use it before our first anniversary and to hide it from the dog.
  • FunnyYour gift arrived and we only argued a little over who got to open it. We love it.
  • FunnyWe said I do, and you said here is a gift. Best conversation of the year. Thank you!
  • FunnyThe check was lovely, and the couch we are buying with it sends its thanks too.
  • FunnyYou traveled all that way just to eat our cake. We are honored, and we saved you a slice.
  • FunnyOur new blender thanks you, our toaster thanks you, and we thank you most of all.
  • FunnyThe gift card is already spoken for, mostly by snacks. Thank you for the kindest wedding present.
  • Short & sweetCelebrating with you was a joy. Your gift made our hearts full.
  • Short & sweetWe love our gift, and we love you. Thanks for everything.
  • Short & sweetYour kindness made our day brighter. Thank you so much.
  • Short & sweetSo happy you were there. Thank you for the gift.
  • Short & sweetGrateful for you and for your thoughtful gift card. We will enjoy every bit of it.
  • Short & sweetCake, dancing, and you. What a wonderful night. Thank you for coming!
  • Short & sweetWith love and thanks from our new little household.
  • FaithGod blessed us with a beautiful wedding day, and you were part of that blessing. Thank you for your gift and your prayers. We pray that He blesses you as richly as you have blessed us.
  • FaithWe are thankful for your gift and even more for your prayers. We felt them on our wedding day. May God's peace and kindness follow you every day.
  • FaithOur marriage is built on faith, and friends like you help hold it up. Thank you for the generous gift and for standing with us as we said our vows.
  • FaithWe thank God for you. Your gift was a joy to open, and your presence at our wedding was a joy to receive. May you be blessed in return.
  • FaithOur thanks go to you for the check and for the encouragement that came with it. We believe God brought us together, and He used people like you to bless us along the way.
  • FaithPraying for you, just as you have prayed for us. Thank you for the lovely gift and for traveling so far to share our day.
  • FaithStarting married life surrounded by people of faith has been a gift in itself. Thank you for yours, and for the kindness you showed us. We are grateful to God for you.
  • FormalYour generous gift in honor of our marriage is deeply appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you share our wedding day, and we are grateful for your good wishes.
  • FormalWe wish to express our sincere gratitude for the lovely gift you sent. It will be put to good use in our new home, and it will remind us of your thoughtfulness.
  • FormalPlease accept our appreciation for the gift card. We look forward to choosing something special for our home, and we will think of you when we do.
  • FormalYour presence at our wedding honored us. We are thankful for the time you took to join us and for the gift you so kindly brought.
  • FormalOur sincere thanks for traveling such a distance to celebrate our marriage. We recognize the effort the journey required and we are deeply grateful for it.
  • FormalOn behalf of both our families, we thank you for your kindness on our wedding day. Your gift was received with great appreciation.
  • FormalWe are indebted to you for your assistance in planning our wedding. Your time and careful attention made the day run smoothly. Please accept our warmest thanks.
  • FormalMany thanks for the generous check. Your thoughtfulness has given us a wonderful start to our married life, and we are truly appreciative.
  • FormalIt was a privilege to celebrate our marriage with you. We deeply value your friendship and thank you for the beautiful gift.

What a thank you card should include

Name the gift or the help, say what you will do with it, and mention something about their being there. For money, say what it is going toward without naming the amount. Handwrite the card, and send it within a few weeks if you can.

Many cards at once

Use the builder for each guest group, personalize the memory line, and print inserts. The Card Pack bulk mode makes one per name from a list.

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Questions

What do you write in a wedding thank you card?

Thank them by name for the gift and for being there, and say how you will use it.

How soon should I send them?

As soon as you reasonably can; there is no single deadline, and a late card beats none.

Do I mention the amount of money?

No. Say how much it means and what it will go toward.

Is it free?

Yes. The builder, every message on the page and copying the text are free. The first printable insert in a session is free too, with a small "Made free at Card Messages" line. The Card Pack is $2.99 one-time.