how long do you have to send out thank you cards from a wedding?
153272
The "One Year Rule" applies GIVING a wedding gift...wedding gifts can be given anytime between when the wedding date is set and the first anniversary of the wedding.\nThank you notes must be sent out as soon as possible, preferably no later than two weeks after recieving the gift or returning from the honeymoon, whichever is sooner.
498078
Walmart sells blank programs.  I am getting married in July and this is what we went with since we are doing the programs and the invitations ourselves.  They carry some great things in both.  We put a nice tasteful graphic on the front, our ceremony and reception information, our names and date, the names of the people involved in our wedding, some cute wedding graphics on the back.  We also dedicated a panel of the program to loved ones we lost which included his mother and our grandparents.  We made bows out of ribbon with our names and the date and are going to glue them to the front in the corner and are sealing the programs with some heart seals.\n\nYou could do the programs either way, though most people do them more like brochures.  You don't even have to use those programs.  Take a regular sheet of paper, put your information on it (to make sure it's like you want it) and then take it to the local print shop and have them put it on parchment style paper.  Since they would normally have laser printers they look REALLY nice.  I know the one here in my town is not expensive either.  6 cents for the paper and maybe 10 cents to print on the paper.\n\nCongrats and good luck!!
618815
Most people have a table at the reception for people to leave presents on, then the next day you could have a gift opening and invite your wedding guests. Or else you could wait til you get back from your honeymoon and open them privately.  Some people mail their gift ahead of the wedding, in that case you can just open them as you get them.  Don't forget to send thank you cards!  That thing about having a year to send thank you's is baloney.
494130
Hi!  Congrats on your engagement - I just got married in October.  The cost of invitations is unbelievable, isn't it??  What I did instead of going to a printer was create them myself.  Any good craft store (Michaels's, AC Moore) has pre-made wedding inviations kits that you print on the computer.  Everything is encluded (inviation, response card, and corresponding envelopes). Mine looked professional and for 225 guests I spent about $100 total. The directions are easy to follow and they turn out great.  Just a thought!  Good luck!!!!
162249
A simple thank you should suffice. Or if you prefer, a SMALL token of appreciation. But a heartfelt thank you is the best.
809761
I don't know about you, but I get really excited whenever I get something other than a bill or junk in my mail. Even if you are really close friends with someone, I think it's always nice to send a thank you card in the mail. I think that sending things like thank you's via email is still uncharted waters and may not be appreciated by some people. They went through the effort of inviting you to the meal and cooking, etc. so the least you could do is spend the extra couple minutes writing out a card. I just think that email is much too informal in impersonal.
309257
Try some free thank you ecards? There are lots of pretty ones if he has internet access. I find electronical greetings the best so far..\n\nhttp://www.angeleyes2.com/\n\nYou might also want to try yahoo greeting ecards as well.
454265
You should phone the sender immediately to let them know you received their gift.  Then follow-up with a short, hand written thank you note.
925970
I never used to because I thought that people just threw them away as most don't say much more than the card itself with the addition of a signature. But then I thought about all the people I have lost contact with over the years and decided to try and alleviate that by sending some out each year...and with more than a signature...at least a paragraph. I'm not up to what I would say is a lot each year yet but the ones I do send are quality. Probably more answer than you are looking for but good question! :o)
995206
I used them for my wedding.  I'll be honest, it is time consuming, but so worth it.  It took my sister and I about 5 hours to complete all 250 invitations/response cards/reception cards.  But I also saved about $700.00  Be patient and follow the instructions and you should be fine.  Make sure you test one before you actually use an invitation.  I got mine at Michael's.  Office Max and AC Moore have a great selection too.\n\nwww.officemax.com\nwww.acmoore.com\nwww.michaels.com\n\nGood luck!!!
302849
I would say totally appropriate, probably 99% of weddings I've been to in the last 5 years have had some type of drop-box system for the cards.  Keeps from other people stealing them!
1160743
On the Yahoo! page go to 'Greetings' - just pick a card and follow the instructions - they are v simple!  Have fun!
146639
According to Hallmark...Wedding Anniversary gifts are specified for each year up to the 15th.  After that, it basically gives something specific for every 5 years, 20th, 25th, etc. The 20th traditional gift is China and the Modern is Platinum.  The 25th traditional is Silver and the Modern is also silver.  I suggest a personalized engraved item or some type of jewelry (A new watch?). It really depends on the likes of the person. An engraved beer mug, a lighter, pen set or desk set.  Also, don't forget a great dinner somewhere. Maybe there's a show coming to town or concert and you could also get the tickets in advance  (Or give an IOU when they go on sale) and put them in a card. Whatever you do, enjoy yourselves.  It's not just about material things. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on keeping it together this long.
490610
The most polite way is spread by word of mouth through close family and friends - i.e. mothers, maid of honor, bridesmaids, siblings.\n\nThe next is through a website - The Knot is free.  Then put the website on the save-the-date.\n\nThe next is in the bridal shower invitation.\n\nIt is not at all appropriate to put it in the wedding invitation envelope at all.
881704
Hi\n\nI think it's really lovely to give and receive personalised and hand made cards.\n\nYou could use:\n\nOne look\nOne smile\nOne touch\nOne embrace\nOne kiss\nOne love\nTwo people\nTwo minds\nTwo souls\nTwo destinies\nOne road\nOne journey\nOne ending\nTogether.\n\nCongratulations on celebrating your first anniversary - may the next year be as wonderful as the last and may each year strengthen your love for each other.\n\nGod bless!\n\nx
1035153
I think the receiving line is to personally thank the guests for coming etc. I have been to weddings without, and I like it much better. During a point (I cant remember) during the meal, the bride and groom travel from table to table- it's more relaxed and personal.
34858
I still send them...and it's amazing the impact it has on people.  I'm normally the one in my family that is pretty consistant about it.  My birthday was back in September, and I was very busy with a new job so was delayed in sending out cards.  People were actually shocked in not receiving a thank you.  It's a nice gesture and lost art.