Wedding Thank You Card Wording: Notes and Messages With Examples

Wedding thank you card wording does not need to be long or formal. Each note only needs a few sentences that greet the guest by name, mention the gift and thank them for being part of your day. A simple formula and a few examples make a long guest list go much faster.

Below are wedding thank you notes for gifts, registry items, money, gift cards, guests who attended or traveled and guests who could not come, plus notes for parents, the wedding party, the officiant and vendors. You will also find bridal shower thank you notes and etiquette on timing.

Article contents

• How to Write a Wedding Thank You Card
• Short Wedding Thank You Messages
• Thank You Notes for a Wedding Gift
• Thank You Notes for a Registry Gift
• Wedding Thank You Wording for Money, a Check or a Gift Card
• Thank You for Coming to Our Wedding Messages
• Thank You Notes for Guests Who Traveled
• Thank You Notes When a Guest Could Not Attend
• Thank You Messages for Parents
• Thank You Notes for the Wedding Party
• Thank You Notes for the Officiant and Vendors
• Bridal Shower Thank You Notes
• Wedding Thank You Card Etiquette
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Write a Wedding Thank You Card

These five steps work for almost every guest on your list.

1. Greet the guest by name. Use the names you would say out loud, such as "Dear Aunt Linda."
2. Name the gift. Write "thank you for the blue serving platter" instead of "thank you for the gift."
3. Say how you will use it. One sentence about where the gift will go makes the note personal.
4. Mention their presence. Thank them for coming, for traveling or for a moment you remember from the day.
5. Close warmly and sign both names. Either partner can write the note, but it should come from both of you.

Here is an example that uses all five steps: "Dear Aunt Linda and Uncle Joe, thank you so much for the blue serving platter. It will be on our table for every holiday dinner. It meant so much to have you at the wedding, and we loved seeing you on the dance floor. Love, Megan and Chris"

Short Wedding Thank You Messages

Use one of these short wedding thank you messages on its own, or add a line about the gift.

• Thank you for celebrating with us. Having you there made our day even better.
• Thank you for the lovely gift and for being part of our wedding.
• We are so grateful for your kindness and your gift. Thank you.
• Your gift was so thoughtful. Thank you for thinking of us.
• Thank you for your love and support as we start our marriage.
• It meant so much to have you there. Thank you for coming.
• Thank you for the generous gift and the kind words in your card.
• We feel lucky to have you in our lives. Thank you for everything.

Thank You Notes for a Wedding Gift

• Thank you for the beautiful serving bowl. It will be on our table for every holiday dinner.
• Thank you for the cozy throw blanket. It already lives on the couch, and we take turns using it.
• We love the framed print you gave us. It hangs in our living room, and it makes us think of you.
• Thank you for the coffee maker. Our mornings have gotten much better since the wedding.
• Thank you for the photo album. We cannot wait to fill it with pictures from the wedding.
• Thank you for the cookbook and the note you wrote inside. We have already marked a few recipes to try.
• Thank you for the handmade quilt. We know how much time and care went into it.
• Thank you for such a thoughtful gift. It is something we will use for many years.

Thank You Notes for a Registry Gift

• Thank you for the dishes from our registry. We cannot wait to have you over for dinner and use them.
• Thank you for choosing the towels from our registry. They are so soft.
• Thank you for the stand mixer. We are planning our first batch of cookies this weekend.
• Thank you for the knife set. Cooking dinner together is now our favorite part of the day.
• Thank you for the sheets from our registry. They were the first thing we put on our new bed.
• Thank you for the cookware set. We made our first big dinner as a married couple with it.
• We were so happy to open the vacuum from our registry. Thank you. It gets used every week.
• Thank you for the gift from our registry. It was exactly what we needed for our new home.

Wedding Thank You Wording for Money, a Check or a Gift Card

Leave the amount out of the note. Thank the guest for their generosity and say how you plan to use the money. For a gift card, name the store and what you bought.

• Thank you for your generous gift. We are putting it toward our honeymoon.
• Thank you for the check. It is going into our savings for our first home.
• Your generosity means so much to us. We used your gift to buy a dining table, and we think of you at every meal.
• Thank you for your kind gift. It helped us get settled in our new apartment.
• We were so touched by your generosity. Thank you for helping us start our marriage on solid ground.
• Thank you for the gift card to our favorite restaurant. We are saving it for a date night next month.
• Thank you for the home store gift card. We used it to pick out new lamps for the living room.
• Thank you for the coffee shop gift card. Our Saturday morning lattes are now on you.
• Thank you for the hardware store gift card. It is going toward the garden we are planting this spring.

Thank You for Coming to Our Wedding Messages

• Thank you for coming to our wedding. The day would not have been the same without you.
• Thank you for celebrating with us. We loved seeing you on the dance floor.
• Having you at our wedding meant so much to us. Thank you for being there.
• Thank you for being part of our day. Your toast had everyone laughing, and we will never forget it.
• Thank you for coming and for the kind words you shared with us at the reception.
• Thank you for coming to our wedding and for the lovely card. We are lucky to have friends like you.
• Your presence was the best gift. Thank you for being there with us.
• Thank you for making our wedding so much fun.

Thank You Notes for Guests Who Traveled

• Thank you for making the long trip to celebrate with us. It meant so much to have you there.
• We know it took a lot of planning to get there. Thank you for coming so far.
• Thank you for traveling to our wedding. Seeing you walk in made the day feel complete.
• Thank you for taking time off work and traveling all that way to be with us.
• Thank you for driving so many hours to be part of our day. We loved every minute with you.
• Thank you for coming such a long way. Next time, we will come to you.
• Thank you for the long drive. It meant the world to us.
• Thank you for traveling to celebrate with us and for your generous gift.

Thank You Notes When a Guest Could Not Attend

Guests who sent a gift but could not come should get a note too.

• We missed you at the wedding, and we were so touched by your gift. Thank you for thinking of us.
• Thank you for the lovely gift. We wish you could have been there, and we will send you pictures soon.
• You were missed on our wedding day. Thank you for your kind card and your generous gift.
• Thank you for sending your love even though you could not be with us. It meant a lot.
• Thank you for the beautiful gift. We hope to celebrate with you in person soon.
• We were sorry you could not make it, and we are so grateful you remembered us.
• Thank you for your gift and your sweet note. We thought of you during the ceremony.
• Thank you for celebrating from afar. We cannot wait to see you and tell you about the day.

Thank You Messages for Parents

• Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. We love you both.
• We could not have done it without you. Thank you for your love, your help and your patience.
• Thank you for welcoming me into your family with open arms. I feel lucky to be part of it.
• Thank you for your generosity and for every detail you helped with.
• Mom and Dad, thank you for showing us what a strong marriage looks like.
• Thank you for walking me down the aisle and for every step that led up to it.
• Thank you for hosting such a beautiful wedding. We will never be able to thank you enough.
• Thank you for raising the person I married. I promise to take good care of them.

Thank You Notes for the Wedding Party

• Thank you for standing beside me on our wedding day. I could not have asked for a better friend.
• Thank you for being my maid of honor and for keeping me calm all day.
• Thank you for being our best man and for the speech we will never forget.
• Thank you for all your help, from the bachelorette party to the last dance.
• Thank you for being a bridesmaid and for every fitting, phone call and pep talk.
• Thank you for being a groomsman and for making sure everything ran on time.
• Thank you for being in our wedding and for being such a good friend.
• Thank you for being our flower girl. You did a wonderful job, and everyone loved your dress.

Thank You Notes for the Officiant and Vendors

A short note to the person who married you, or to a vendor who did great work, is always appreciated.

• Thank you for leading our ceremony. Your words made it feel personal and meaningful.
• Thank you for marrying us. We still talk about how calm and kind you were that day.
• Thank you for getting to know us before the wedding. It showed in every part of the ceremony.
• Thank you for helping us with our vows and for guiding us through the ceremony so smoothly.
• Thank you for the beautiful flowers. Our guests could not stop talking about them.
• Thank you for capturing our day so well. We love every photo.
• Thank you for keeping the dance floor full all night.
• Thank you for the delicious cake. It tasted even better than it looked.
• Thank you for being so easy to work with. We will recommend you to our friends.

Bridal Shower Thank You Notes

Bridal shower thank you notes follow the same steps. Name the gift, say how you will use it and thank the guest for coming or for hosting.

• Thank you for the lovely gift at my shower. The mixing bowls are already in my kitchen.
• Thank you for coming to my bridal shower. It meant so much to celebrate with you.
• Thank you for the beautiful towels. They will be the first thing we use in our new home.
• Thank you for hosting such a wonderful shower. Every detail was perfect, and I felt so loved.
• Thank you for the recipe card. I will make your lasagna for our first dinner party.
• Thank you for traveling to my shower and for the thoughtful gift. It was so good to see you.
• Thank you for the gift from our registry. It was one of the items I was hoping for most.
• Thank you for the marriage advice you wrote for me. I will keep your card in a safe place.

Wedding Thank You Card Etiquette

These are general guidelines that most couples follow.

1. Send notes in a reasonable time. Common advice is to send wedding gift thank you notes within about three months of the wedding. For gifts that arrive early, many couples send a note within a few weeks.
2. Write a note for every gift. This includes money and gifts from guests who could not attend.
3. Keep a gift list. Write down who gave what as you open gifts, so each note names the right gift.
4. Thank the people who helped. Parents, the wedding party and the officiant will appreciate a card.
5. Write by hand. A short handwritten note means more to most guests than a text.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do you have to send wedding thank you cards?

Common advice is to send them within about three months of the wedding. For shower gifts or gifts that arrive early, a few weeks is a good goal. A late note is still better than no note.

Who should write and sign wedding thank you cards?

Either partner can write the note. Sign from both of you, such as "Love, Megan and Chris." Some couples split the list so each person writes to the guests they know best.

Should you mention the amount of a money gift?

No. Thank the guest for their generosity and say how you plan to use the money. That is enough to show that you noticed and appreciated the gift.

Do you send a thank you card to guests who did not give a gift?

You do not have to, but it is a kind gesture, especially for guests who traveled or helped with the day. A short note thanking them for coming is plenty.

For more ideas, see our wedding wishes, thank you for the gift messages, bridal shower wishes and our guide to card closings and sign-offs. You can also see all of our thank you cards.

If you have a long list to write, our Watercolor Flowers Thank You Cards and Sunflowers Thank You Cards come in boxed sets of 12 cards with envelopes. Each card has "Thank You" on the front, is blank inside and is printed on 100% recycled paper.