b'How to Write a ProperSo many friends and family members have showered you witht\x01 Make your note personalbe specic about the gift, tell gifts for your wedding. Now its time to write a proper thankthem how youll use it, why it means so much to you.youso many friends and family t\x01 If the gift was monetary, tell them what you and your hus-While your guests have a full year to send a wedding presentband/wife are saving for you have (for all intents and purposes) only 2 weeks from thet\x01 If the gift was a registered itemplates, glassestell them time you received a shower gift and 3 months for gifts received onthat your set is now complete and you look forward to hav-or right after your wedding. Time is of the essence. ing them over when they are in town, or for the holidays, t\x01 Order your thank you notes earlybuy something nice,any upcoming occasion youll be sharing with them.on ne stationary, a monogrammed note card, your newt\x01 If the gift was not on your wedding registry, mention the gift nametry to be as consistent as possible so each gift-giverand just how youll use it.receives a similar card (order a large quantity depending on how many people attended the wedding). t\x01 Thank them for attending your wedding and how much it t\x01 Set up an area in your house that allows you to sit downmeant to you for them to come and celebrate your special comfortably and get the job donebe it a desk or a table- day.topmake sure your space allows you to do the work t\x01 Sign both of your names as the gifts were for both of you.think the thoughtsput pen to paper in a meaningful way.t\x01 Have plenty of stampslove stamps or hearts or some- t\x01 If you can get your spouse to help with the thank yousthing pretty to place on the envelope. denitely do thatshare the work and the love of friends and family.t\x01 Youll never get them all done in one sitting, so designate 30 minutes to an hour each evening to get those thank you notes done.'