Once the confetti has settled on your big day, you might be ready to draw a line under all of the wedding admin, but you’re still not quite ready to skip off into newly wedded bliss. No, it’s time to grab a pen and your invite list – ‘cos you’ve got some wedding day card messages to write.
Of course, if you also still need to sort out thank you cards for your bridesmaids, we can help with that too – and it pretty much goes without saying that if you want some thoughtfully unique wedding cards or thank you cards, you’ve come to the right people.
Just have a little sneak peek at a few of the fabulous original thank you card designs that our creators have come up with below.
Wedding thank you card message etiquette
Alright, here are the basics: say thank you for the gift, add a note about how you’re going to use it, mention any wedding memories if they were in attendance, say thanks again, and you’re done! It couldn’t be simpler. Need a bit more detail, though? We gotcha. Here’s a foolproof guide:
Step 1. Make sure you’re thanking the right people
First things first, make a list of everyone you need to thank, and write down the gift they gave you. Start with your wedding invite list and work back to make sure no one is accidentally snubbed, then go back through your cards and presents to make sure everyone’s accounted for.
Step 2. Thank them for attending
When you’re actually writing your wedding thank you cards, add a note about them coming to the wedding, and how much you enjoyed their company. You could use messages like, “Thank you so much for sharing our special day with us!”, or “We had a blast partying with you at our wedding.”
Step 3. Thank the people that didn’t attend the wedding
It can be hard to find the right wedding thank you card wording for someone who didn’t attend the big day itself, but here are a few ideas to explain that they were missed if they couldn’t make it – the key is to be heartfelt, honest, and not overthink it too much.
Some examples you could use are, “We felt the love even though you couldn’t be there”, or “We missed you tons, but we know you’d have been there if you could.”
Step 4. Thank them for their gift with a personal touch
Whether you had a registry or cash gifts, the next step is to simply say ‘thank you for the gift’ – and it’s a good idea to be specific with this, so that they feel like you’ve really appreciated the present.
Then, explain how you plan on using their gift – people will enjoy hearing about how you plan to use their thoughtful present, and that it has a place in your married life together.
For example, instead of “Thanks for the gift!” say “Thank you so much for the lovely wine glasses – we’ll have to have you round to share a bottle”, or “We absolutely love the photo frame you gave us – once we get our wedding photos back, it will go in pride of place on our mantelpiece.”
Step 5. Sign off
Then, all that’s left to do is to say ‘thank you again!’ and sign off – and, bonus, this might be the first time you’ve signed your married names (if you’re changing names, that is) which is a nice novelty!
Wedding card thank you messages and ideas
Alright, if you need some inspiration, we’re here to help you put pen to paper. In typical thortful fashion, we’ve come up with wedding card message ideas to make sure each person knows how much you appreciate their love and support.
Heartfelt wedding thank you messages
The best way to let your family and guests know how grateful you are is with a heartfelt thank you message. Take a look at some examples below and hopefully you’ll find some lovely inspiration:
- Thank you for sharing our special day, and providing us with so much joy, love, and laughter.
- Your presence was present enough – but thank you so much for the lovely gift all the same.
- We’re so thrilled you were able to be a part of our big day – your generous gifts and well wishes are much appreciated.
- Thank you for your gift and for sharing our special day with us.
- We’re honestly just so grateful for the time we got to spend with you on the day, and your lovely gift is the cherry on top.
- You always make every moment so memorable, and we’ll think of you every time we use [gift].
- We appreciate how much thought you put into choosing the perfect present for us.
- You’re an amazing friend, and we’re so grateful for your thoughtful present.
Wedding messages for those that could not attend
It can be heart-breaking if someone close to you cannot attend your special day. But don’t worry, a thank you message letting them know you are still thinking about them is the perfect solution to a no-show. We have come up with examples in case you were struggling with messages to write in a wedding card. Check them out:
- We really wish you could have been there on our wedding day, but that just gives us an excuse to celebrate together in the future!
- Our wedding just wasn’t the same without you, but we know that no matter the miles, you were sending love.
- We missed you tons on the day, but we know your love and affection were in the room with us as we said ‘I do’.
- You were so missed, but it gives us an excuse to break out the champagne and celebrate together soon!
- We really missed you on the day, and we’re so sorry you couldn’t join us.
- We missed having you with us on our special day, but we completely understand and truly appreciated your kind wishes. It meant so much to know you were thinking of us.
- Although we were sad you couldn’t join us on our wedding day, we truly appreciate your thoughtful wishes and support. It meant a great deal to us.
- We were so sorry you couldn’t make it to the wedding – you were definitely missed! Thank you for your lovely message and well wishes. The day was incredible, and we look forward to catching up properly and celebrating with you soon.
Thank you wedding messages for money gifts
Knowing how to thank someone for giving you money can be quite a delicate process. You don’t want to seem ungrateful, but you also don’t want to overdo it where it comes across as fake. Luckily for you, we have come up with some great ideas for what to put in a wedding card that you can use if you have received money as your wedding gift.
- Thank you so much for your incredibly generous gift – we’ll put it to good use on our honeymoon.
- It was so incredibly thoughtful of you to give us a gift of money for our wedding – we’re so lucky to have amazing friends like you.
- Your kind gift will go towards [large home purchase] and really help us to make our new house into a home – thank you so much!
- Thank you so much for your kind gift – we’re planning an epic honeymoon and we’ll put it to good use making memories on the holiday of a lifetime!
- Thank you for being a part of our wedding, and for your generous gift – we’re planning on putting it towards [plans], and we’ll make sure we send plenty of photos to say thank you again!
- We are so thankful for your generous gift and for thinking of us on our wedding day. Your kindness is truly appreciated, and it will help us build our life together.
- Thank you so much for your incredibly generous gift. We are so grateful for your kindness and support as we begin married life together. It truly means a lot to us, and we’ll be thinking of you when we put it towards something special.
- We know money can be tight these days, and we appreciate your gift more than anything! Thank you for being with us on this journey and allowing us to share this love with you all.
Wedding thank you messages for people you don’t know very well
Whether it’s distant family or your family’s invited guests (and they were nice enough to send a present) it can be tough to come up with words to put in a wedding card to someone you just don’t know very well. Here are a few ideas:
- Thank you for your kindness and generosity – you’ve helped to make our big day even more special!
- We’re so grateful for your kindness – thank you for sharing this exciting time in our lives.
- [family member] has talked about you over the years, and it feels like you’re part of the family. Thank you for your lovely gift.
- We’re so appreciative of your kindness and affection as we celebrate our big day.
- Thank you so much for thinking of us, and for such a generous gift – we truly appreciate it
- We’re so grateful for your kindness – thank you for sharing this exciting time in our lives.
- [family member] has talked about you over the years, and it feels like you’re part of the family. Thank you for your lovely gift.
- We’re so appreciative of your love and affection as we celebrate our big day.
- Thank you so much for thinking of us, and for such a generous gift – we truly appreciate it.
- Thank you so much for being a part of our special day. It will be a day we will remember for the rest of our lives, and we thank you for being there and showing your kindness.
Wedding thank you messages for your parents
Our parents will probably be crying the whole day of the wedding, but they will still appreciate a heartfelt thank you message to let them know how much their love and support have helped us get to this moment. After all, more often than not, we couldn’t have done it without them. Take a look at some things to write in a wedding card for parents below:
- This day would not have been as special without your love and support. Thank you so much, and we will spend the rest of our lives making it up to you.
- Thank you for everything you have done for us over the years. We will never forget it.
- We’re so grateful for your kindness – thank you for sharing this exciting time in our lives.
- Thank you for being there every step of the way – from the planning to the big day itself. Your love, patience, and support have meant everything to us.
- Thank you for everything you’ve done for us – not just for the wedding, but for all the love and support throughout our lives. Our day wouldn’t have been the same without you.
- We can’t thank you enough for all your love, guidance, and support. The wedding was so special because of everything you did for us, and we’ll always be grateful.
- Thank you for helping make our wedding day so perfect. We feel incredibly blessed to have such amazing parents. Your love and encouragement mean the world to us.
- As we start this new chapter together, we’re so thankful for everything you’ve taught us about love, commitment, and family. Thank you for making our wedding day so special and for always being there for us.
Thank you wedding messages for your bridesmaids and groomsmen
Some of the most important people at our special day are our bridesmaids and groomsmen. Sending them beautiful wedding card messages will just be the thing to let them know how much it means to us for them to be right by our side.
Check out some of our best message ideas you can send to your bridesmaids and groomsmen below:
- Thank you for standing by our side on one of the most important days of our lives. Your support, love, and friendship mean more to us than words can express. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.
- Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding so special. From the planning to the big day itself, your support meant so much to us.
- Thank you for being such an amazing part of our wedding! You kept us smiling, calm, and laughing the whole way through – we couldn’t have asked for better.
- Thanks for being there through all the planning, chaos, and celebrations – you made everything so much more fun!
- We couldn’t have asked for better people to be beside us the whole way. What an amazing day, and we owe it all to you!
- From calming our last-minute jitters to celebrating with us on the dance floor – thank you for being absolutely amazing!
- We couldn’t have picked a better team. Thank you for all your help, support, and for celebrating in style with us!
- Thanks for all your help and for playing such a special role in our wedding day.
Wedding thank you messages for your best friend
There’s no doubt in our mind that your best friend will be right by your side on your special day. There will be lots of laughs, lots of tears, and it will be a day you will talk about for the rest of your lives. Let your best friend know what they mean to you and how they made your day extra special with a sincere thank you message. We have come up with some messages for wedding cards for you if you’re too emotional to think of them on your own! Check them out:
- Thank you for being by our side not just on our wedding day, but throughout so many important moments in our lives. Your friendship means everything to us, and we couldn’t imagine the day without you.
- You have stuck by me through thick and thin and now look at us! I will never be able to repay you for all your support over the years. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
- You’ve been such a huge part of our journey, and having you with us on our wedding day made it even more meaningful. We are so grateful for your love and friendship.
- Our day would not have been the same without you by our side the entire way. There’s no one on earth quite like you!
- Thank you for everything you did leading up to the wedding and on the day itself. You went above and beyond, and we are so grateful.
- We feel so lucky to call you our best friend. Thank you for all your support, effort, and love throughout our wedding – it truly meant the world to us.
- Having a best friend like you made everything so much more special. Your love and kindness have taught me to be a better person and a better spouse.
- Having you by our side felt so natural because you’re such an important part of our lives. Thank you for everything.
Wedding message tips and FAQs
Still have some questions about wedding thank you cards? Don’t fret! We have some handy wedding card messages FAQs that will hopefully clear up anything you’re dying to ask.
When should you send your thank you cards?
It’s best to send your wedding day card messages within the first three months after the big day. However, if you received a lovely gift before your wedding, you may want to send your thank you notes within two weeks.
Do you need to give your thank you messages in person?
It’s always best to try and give your thank you cards in person, but we understand this isn’t always doable. A posted card is just as lovely for those who live further away or for those you don’t see as often.
Do you need to send a thank you card to people who didn’t give you a gift?
It’s a lovely idea to send a thank you card to anyone who attended. Even if they didn’t give you a gift, they took time out of their life to celebrate your big day.
Do you need to send a separate thank you note to every person?
One note per household should be enough to let them know how thankful you are. Just make sure you mention everyone’s name in the wedding card messages, so no one feels left out!
Can you send a thank you note by text or email?
If you’re short on time and funds, a text or email is still a nice idea. However, a thoughtful thank you card is the perfect way to show your appreciation.
Hopefully, you now feel ready to tackle that big ol’ pile of cards with well-wishes and a grateful heart. But if you still need some help, why not check out our guide to what to write in a thank you card, or maybe even how to say thank you in different languages?
