How to Choose Thank You Cards for Your Wedding

When considering all of the options available, it may seem like an overwhelming task to choose thank you cards for your wedding. But with the many online resources available out there and by taking a few simple steps to organize your ideas, the decision can be made quickly and easily with a minimum of frustration.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• computer

1. Create a list of your preferences for thank you cards. Keep in mind that you will be writing several of these and it is crucial that the preprinted wording is appropriate to everyone that will be getting a thank you.
2. Consider your budget for thank you cards and think about what print style you want to have. Also think about things like card stock weight. Generally, the heavier the stock, the more expensive the thank you.
3. Hop on the Internet and take a look at several stationery Web sites. Use your favorite search engine and type in “wedding thank you cards” in the search field. You’ll get a ton of hits, but this is the best way to get general ideas for styles and colors available. The most reputable and user-friendly sites are usually the sponsored links.
4. Take a look at several sites and compare the options that are available. Most sites have hundreds of items to choose from, so be patient and take lots of notes.
5. Visit your nearby stationer as well. Most good stationers will have consultants available that will help you choose the best options for your budget, and they will be able to explain the various technical terms. You can also view samples of card stock and printing methods, things that you can’t do online.
6. Make your decision based on the information that you’ve gathered and the options that you’ve discussed with your consultant.

Tips & Warnings

• Most online stationers have great Web sites that offer full color images of their products. They have detailed product descriptions and a glossary of terms that can help you understand the terms used to describe their cards.
• Many stationers offer a thank you card that complements the invitation. They have standard wording and are a distinctive way to complete your wedding correspondence.
• Make sure that you are dealing with a reputable stationer, regardless of how you decide to buy. There should be a preview option available from the site that you’re purchasing from, and a local stationer should be willing to provide you with a sample of your thank you card before you are obligated to buy.
• Make sure that you have an understanding of the terms used in printing. A general understanding of these terms will help guard you against getting something that you didn’t expect, want, need or can afford. Most stationer Web sites offer an explanation of the terms that they use in describing their products.