Expressing Gratitude: Thank You's On Wedding Invites

A wedding invitation is a thoughtful gesture that conveys a couple's desire to share their special day with their loved ones. When you receive such an invitation, it is customary to express your gratitude and appreciation for being included in their celebration. This can be done through a heartfelt message or a creative response, acknowledging the effort and time invested by the couple in creating and sending the invitation. This article will explore various ways to say thank you after receiving a wedding invitation, whether you plan to attend or need to decline the invitation politely.

Thank you messages for wedding invitations

A wedding is a very special occasion, and receiving an invitation means that you are important to the couple and they want to share their happiness with you. Replying to a wedding invitation is a way to show your appreciation and gratitude for their thoughtful gesture. Here are some ideas for thank you messages for wedding invitations:

Expressing Gratitude and Excitement

Convey your gratitude and excitement about the upcoming celebration. Let the couple know how honoured you are to be included in their special day:

• "I am so happy that you found your soul mate. Thanks for the wedding invitation. We will definitely be a part of your special day."
• "I am grateful for your invitation and cannot wait to celebrate your special day. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness. Congratulations!"
• "I'm looking forward to witnessing you and your love exchanging vows. Thanks for the wedding invitation."
• "Thank you for the invitation to your wedding ceremony. I am looking forward to joining you in sharing your happiness."
• "Thank you for inviting me to your wedding. The invitation was beautiful, and I’m excited to see all our friends there."
• "I am super excited to attend your wedding and celebrate your love. Thank you for inviting our whole family! We’re looking forward to it!"

Acknowledging Their Effort

Your thank you message acknowledges the effort and time the couple put into the invitation, making them feel valued and loved:

• "Thank you for the beautiful invitation. I am delighted that you considered me important enough to be a part of your big day. I appreciate it so much!"
• "I received your lovely invitation and will be attending. Thanks so much for your thoughtful invitation."
• "I appreciate the invitation to your wedding. Thanks for considering me for your special day. See you soon!"
• "Thank you for the invitation. I look forward to a beautiful ceremony and wish you both the very best."
• "I can't thank you enough for the wedding invitation. I hope your wedding is perfect!"

After the Wedding

It is also important to follow up with a thank you message after the wedding to express your gratitude for being included in their memorable day:

• "Thank you for inviting us to share in your special day. Congratulations on your marriage and best wishes for a happy and blessed life together."
• "Thank you for including us in your wedding celebration. We had a wonderful time and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness."
• "Thank you for inviting us to witness your love and commitment. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and happiness."
• "Thank you for making us a part of your special day. Congratulations and best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness."

Thank you messages for those unable to attend

It is customary to send thank-you cards to your wedding guests a month or two after your wedding. This is a lovely way to thank your guests for attending and sharing your wedding day with you, as well as an opportunity to thank them for any gifts they may have given.

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"Thank you so much for the super-soft bath towels. [Spouse's name] and I have started referring to our bathroom as "the spa"! We missed you at the wedding and hope to celebrate with you in person soon.

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"Thank you for your generous gift. We truly appreciate you thinking of us during this special time in our lives. We missed you at the wedding but hope that we can see you soon!"

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"Thank you for your beautiful gift. We are so sorry that you were unable to attend the wedding, but we know that you were celebrating with us in spirit. We hope to see you soon so that we can show you the photos!"

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"Thank you for your thoughtful gift. We are so sorry that you were unable to be there on our special day, but we know that you were there in spirit. We hope you are doing well and we look forward to seeing you soon."

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"Thank you so much for your kind gift. We were so sad that you couldn't be there to celebrate with us, but we completely understand. We hope you are doing well and we send our love and best wishes.

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"Thank you for your lovely gift. We were disappointed not to celebrate our wedding with you in person, but we know that you were there in spirit. We hope you are keeping well and we look forward to seeing you soon."

Formal ways to say thank you

Replying to a wedding invitation is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation to the couple. It acknowledges their effort and thoughtfulness in including you in their special day. Here are some formal ways to say thank you when replying to a wedding invitation:

Formal Acceptance

As per traditional etiquette, a formal acceptance of a wedding invitation is a polite and cordial response. For instance:

> Dear [Couple's Last Name],

> Thank you for the kind invitation to your wedding. We are honoured to be included in your special day and look forward to the celebration. [My partner/ I] accept your invitation with pleasure.

> Is there a gift registry?

> Thank you very much.

> Warm regards,

> [Your Name]

Express Gratitude and Well Wishes

Another way to formally express your thanks is to convey your gratitude and best wishes for the couple. This can be done before the wedding as a reply to the invitation:

> Wishing you a beautiful wedding day filled with love, joy and cherished memories. Thank you for including me in your celebration. Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness.

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> May your wedding day be everything you have dreamed of and more. Congratulations on finding your perfect match. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your love story.

Thank You for Sharing Your Special Day

You can also express your thanks by emphasising how honoured you are to be a part of their important day:

> We are honoured to be part of your beautiful wedding. Wishing you a lifetime of joy and togetherness.

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> Thank you for inviting me to witness the beginning of your forever. May your love story be filled with endless adventures, laughter and love. Congratulations on your wedding!

Thank You Cards

After the wedding, it is customary to send thank you cards to your guests. These cards are an opportunity to thank your guests for their attendance, any gifts they may have given, and for sharing your special day with you. Thank you cards are typically sent out within two to three months after the wedding. Here is an example of formal wording for a thank you card:

> Thank you for celebrating with us on our wedding day. Your company, love and support made our day truly memorable. We are grateful for your presence, warm wishes and your generous gift. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Informal ways to say thank you

There are many ways to express gratitude and appreciation informally. Here are some examples:

• Thanks a lot
• Thanks a bunch
• Thanks a ton
• Thanks a million
• I really appreciate it
• You shouldn't have
• That's very kind
• You're the best
• I owe you one
• You rock
• I can't thank you enough
• Cheers
• Ta
• Thanks so much
• Thank you so much
• I'm forever in your debt
• Thanks in a million
• Much appreciated
• Your support means the world
• I'm beyond grateful
• I sincerely applaud you
• I'm blown away by your kindness
• It means the world to me
• I want to acknowledge how much you've done
• I really appreciate your help
• I'm so grateful
• I couldn't have done it without you

Thank you messages for after the wedding

Thank you messages are an important element of your wedding stationery. They are a lovely way of thanking your guests for attending your wedding and sharing your special day with you. Here are some ideas for thank you messages to send to your guests after your wedding:

"Thank you for adding to the joyful spirit of our wedding with your presence and lovely gift."

"Thank you for celebrating with us on our wedding day! Your company, love and wishes made our day complete and we appreciate your love and support."

"We sincerely thank you for your company, gift and good wishes, and for helping us make our wedding day an occasion we will always remember."

"Thank you for being there on the most important day of our lives. We only hope that you had as much fun at our wedding as we did!"

"We would like to thank you for sharing in our wedding celebration. We are grateful for your presence, warm wishes, and your generous gift. We look forward to our future together and to making more memories with you."

"Your presence at our wedding has added so much love to our special day. Your gift has brought us joy and will help us build our life together."

"Thank you for inviting us to share in your special day. Congratulations on your marriage and best wishes for a happy and blessed life together."

"Thank you for including us in your wedding celebration. We had a wonderful time and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness."

"Thank you for inviting us to witness your love and commitment. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter and happiness."

"Thank you for the magical evening. Congratulations on your wedding. May your love grow stronger every day."

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