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How to Write a Thank You Note

How to Write a Thank You Note
Wedding season is here and for a southern bride, that means thank you notes must be sent.  It’s the perfect opportunity to thank those who made you smile and celebrated your wedding.
But where do you begin? Luckily Gifts.com has created a helpful thank you note guide to inspire you. It provides tips and examples on how to properly write a thank you note, including some do’s and don’ts to make your friends and family members feel appreciated. So go out and get your pretty stationary and start writing! We guarantee even the simplest thank you note will make someone’s day!  
Here are some tips to get you started:

 

Greet

Start your note off by addressing the recipient. Make sure that their name is spelled correctly. If you are thanking a whole family, address each member.

The greeting can be formal or casual depending on your relationship with the recipient. Here are a few examples:

Dear – This is the most formal greeting. It is best used if you are addressing someone that you respect (like an older relative) or someone you aren’t as close to.

Hi – This is a more conversational greeting. It’s commonly used with people you are more comfortable with.

Hey there – This is the most casual greeting. It can be used when thanking close friends and family.

Express thanks

Tell the recipient what you’re thankful for. There are many ways you can express this beyond just saying “thanks”.

Thank you for ________________.

I so appreciate _______________.

I’m grateful that _______________.

Elaborate

Explain what you like about the gift or why you enjoyed the event they hosted. If they gave you money or a gift card, explain what you plan to do with it. Make sure you show the thank you note recipient that you appreciate how thoughtful they were.

I really like how _____________________.

I’m going to use this for _______________.

I had so much fun ___________________.

Make it Personal

Go a step further and remind them what you value about them, not just the gift they gave or the event they hosted. If you have a lot of history with the thank you note recipient, you can recall a memory that the gift reminded you of.

I’m so blessed that you _______________________.

Your gift reminded me of that time __________________.

You’re always so ________________________.

Look Ahead

Let them know that you’re thinking of them and looking forward to when you can reconnect. You can mention when you hope to see them again or extend an invitation of your own.

I hope to see you when ________________________.

Let’s get together soon and _____________________.

I can’t wait until _______________________.

Sign off

End with a warm salutation and a signature. The salutation can vary depending on how close you are to the recipient.

Sincerely – This is not as personal as other salutations, and is good for people you aren’t as close to.

Thanks again – This gives you the opportunity to restate your thanks, and is a good closing to any thank you letter.

Love always – This is the most affectionate closing and should be used with close family members and friends.

 

 

Reasons to Send a Thank You Note

It is polite to send thank you notes not just for gifts, but also for people’s help and hospitality, and after a job interview. According to a survey by AYTM, gifts and events are what people most commonly send thank you notes for. However, if you really appreciate someone’s help, don’t hesitate to send them a note!

Thank You Note Dos and Don’ts

Before you get started, here are a few more thank you note tips. Remember, you don’t have to write a lengthy thank you note to show your appreciation. A sincere, personalized note is just as meaningful.

Thank You Messages

Now that you know what a good thank you note consists of, you’re ready to get started! If you’re still not sure exactly how to express your thanks, we’ve put together thank you note examples. They are organized into four categories — general thank you messages, thank you messages for gifts, thank you messages for hospitality, and thank you messages for help — so you can find something that’s just right for your note.

Featured Image by Sean Money & Elizabeth Fay

 

 

Michiel Perry

Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes 🙂

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