After the wedding, there’s still one important thing waiting on the to-do list: sending out thank you cards.
Some guests hand you envelopes right there at the celebration. Others prefer mailing them later. And sometimes, even people who couldn’t be present still manage to show their love with a monetary gift.
The words you send back don’t need to be fancy. They just need to feel personal.
Now, it’s common to overthink what to write. Should it be formal? Casual? Do you really have to explain how you’ll spend the money?
Truth is, there aren’t any strict rules.
The simplest approach is often the best; just say thank you in a sweet way.
Here are some wording ideas that work in both cases: thanking someone who gave during the wedding and thanking someone who couldn’t attend but still sent their kindness. Use them as they are, or adjust the phrasing until it sounds like you.
Thank You Card Wording for Money
When money is given as a wedding gift, most couples want to acknowledge not only the generosity but also how it will help them. You don’t need flowery language, just straightforward appreciation.
Your kind gift will help us as we build our home together, and we are so grateful for your generosity.
We appreciate your gift and will use it for something that will always keep your love close to us.
We are incredibly grateful for your generous gift. Your kindness means so much to us.
Thank you for your gift; it will support us as we begin this exciting chapter as husband and wife.
Your generosity is a blessing and will go toward creating wonderful memories in our new life together.
We are thankful for your support, and your gift will stay with us as we prepare our future.
Your kindness touched our hearts, and we’ll use your gift in ways that strengthen our marriage.
Thank you for your thoughtful gift, which will be a great help as we look ahead.
Your generosity is deeply appreciated and will be part of our journey as we begin married life.
We are thankful for your loving support and the generous gift that will help us settle into our new home.
Thank you so much for your kindness, your gift will help us create the life we’ve been dreaming of.
Thank you so much for your generous gift! We couldn’t be more excited. We really appreciate your kindness and support!
Short or long, any of these lines can stand on their own. Sometimes, all you need is a single sentence that says it plainly.
Thank You Card Wording for Someone Who Didn’t Attend but Sent Money
It can be different when the gift comes from someone who wasn’t physically there. They couldn’t share the day in person, yet they still went out of their way to support you. That deserves a thoughtful response too.
We’re sorry you couldn’t be there on our special day, but your kind gift touched us.
Even though you couldn’t attend, your special gift let us feel your love and support.
Your kindness reached us across the distance, and we are grateful for your gift.
We missed seeing you at the wedding, but your generosity made us feel you are everywhere.
Thank you for thinking of us even though you couldn’t be present; your gift will always keep your love close.
Your gift helped make our day even more joyful, and we are thankful for your care from afar.
Although you weren’t able to attend, your gift carried your warm wishes into our wedding.
We are thankful for your support and generosity, even across the distance.
Your gift showed us how much you care, and we’ll always hold that close.
Even though we missed you at the celebration, your gift brought joy to us.
Some of these feel short. Others stretch a bit longer. That’s okay. A thank you card doesn’t have to sound polished like a speech; it just has to sound like you.
Use these ideas as building blocks. Add a personal note, include a detail about how you’ll use the money, or mention how much you wish you had seen them on the big day. Even a few extra words make the message feel more natural.
Sitting down to write thank you cards may seem like one of those tasks you want to push aside, but once you start, it flows. The hardest part is usually the first card. After that, the words come easier. Just remember: people gave from the heart, and your gratitude, even if it’s just a line or two; will always be enough.
FAQs
How soon should I send wedding thank you cards?
Three months is a good window, but if you can get them out sooner, even better.
Do I mention the money amount in the card?
No, keep it simple. Just thank them for their gift without putting numbers in writing.
Can I send a thank you card by email?
A handwritten note feels nicer, but if email is the only option, it still works.
Should I mention how I’ll use the money?
Yes, if you know already. Saying how it will be used makes the note warmer.
What if I don’t know what to say?
Keep it short and grateful. That’s all people really hope to hear.
