How to Word Thank You Notes for Wedding Gifts of Money

Thank-you cards for money are bit different.

When you are a newlywed, it is important to have money in order to start your life together. Many wedding guests are aware of this and give the gift of money. When it comes time to write the thank-you note, you will need to be aware of the proper etiquette when receiving a gift of money. Sometimes it may feel awkward no matter how you try to rephrase it, but doing it right can make all the difference.

Things You'll Need

• Thank-you cards
• Pen
• Envelopes

Instructions

1. Choose a nice pen with fancy ink. You want to show that you put thought into the appearance of the note, says the Wedding Channel. Hand-write the note inside the card. This needs to be personal and from the heart. A typed note will look like you sent the same thing to everyone or that you rushed through the process.

2. Address the recipient the same way you would address them in person. If you are close to them, you should address them by their first names. For example, "Dear John and Jane," but if they are friends of your parents or other guests you do not know as well, address them as "Mr. and Mrs. Doe."

3. Start off with a personal message, such as, "It was so nice to see you at our wedding. It was nice to be able to catch up after not seeing each other for a year," says Brilliant Wedding Pages. Try not to be generic, and try not to repeat yourself. Make sure it is something you actually would say to the guest. Write, "Thank you for the gift of money," or "Thank you for your generous gift." Never state the amount of money or the form, such as cash or check, says the website Our Marriage.

4. Inform the guest how you plan on using their gift of money. For example, if you plan on saving it to buy a new car, or if you are going to purchase new furniture let them know. If it was a small amount of money, then state you are planning on adding it to save up for something, or that you are planning on getting new frames for wedding pictures or anything else you are planning.

5. Sign the note. Place the note in an envelope, address it and send it in the mail.

Tips & Warnings

• It can be frustrating and stressful when you have to write hundreds of notes, but if you split the work with your spouse and make a goal for ten a day, you can accomplish the task on time.

• Guests could feel unappreciated if the thank-you note is not sent to them in a timely fashion. Thank you notes should be sent out no later than two months from when the gift was received, according to Our Wedding.

References

• Our Marriage: "How to Write a Thank You Card"
• Brilliant Wedding Pages: "How to Write Wedding Thank-You Notes"
• The Wedding Channel: "How to Write a Great Thank-You Note"