Do I have to write thank you notes for my wedding gifts?

You don’t have to write thank you notes for your wedding gifts or for any gift, but you might want to for a number of reasons. Each wedding gift is given with thought and the desire to please the recipients. It takes effort and money to buy you and you and your spouse those gifts, even from people you know very well and may see every day. Some gifts come from far away relatives and friends. Sending a thank you note tells each gift giver that you received their gift. For people far away that is a matter of concern since they may have no way of knowing if you really received what they sent you. It also shows every person that their gift means something to you and that their gift is something that is special because it comes from them specifically. They made the effort to give you the gift whether it is store bought or handmade. You need to make that small effort to acknowledge and thank them for what they give you. Most people do not give a gift expecting anything in return, but it is considered rude to not even acknowledge their care and effort. Not only that, a thank you note is a small gift in return. Writing a thank you note is a simple gesture that pleases people. When you receive many wedding gifts, it will take time to get all the thank you notes done. It can be a daunting task, especially if you are not much of a writer and have to make each note unique, but it is worth the effort. You don’t have to write thank you notes for wedding gifts, but you should. Mama Nono