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Filling a chest, box or suitcase with a ready supply of thank-you necessities will take the “chore” out of showing someone how much they are appreciated. The chest might include:

• thank-you cards
• monogrammed stationery for personal letters
• token gifts like small boxes of chocolates, bookmarks, decorative candles, unusual paperweights, miniature jellies, gift cards, or homemade treasures
• ribbons and bows
• pens
• stamps

Finally, an inexpensive, alphabetized address book will keep the process flowing smoothly. Recording the name, date and action in the book at the time it happens inspires the memory, and choosing from the card and gift chest a few days later makes the thank-you a breeze.

In most instances, grateful sentiments can happen anytime, but thank-you cards for wedding gifts cannot be sent until the gift is received. Many brides dread the thought of writing a mountain of thank-you cards once they’ve returned from the honeymoon. It can be a daunting task. But taking steps to ease the process by staying ahead of the curve can alleviate a great deal of anxiety.

Purchasing thank-you cards early and utilizing the guest list to begin addressing the envelopes a few at a time will simplify the task. There may be wasted envelopes if some expected guests fail to attend, but the cost of a few extra envelopes can be far preferable to the task of tackling the wedding gift thank-you list all at once. In addition to the envelopes, the actual thank-you can be initiated by penning a note that would mean something uniquely special to the person who will be receiving it. A few words about the actual gift can be added later.

Recognizing Thank-you Examples

In today’s busy society, simple courtesies are often lost, and acts of kindness are often overlooked. Some acts that warrant a tangible thank-you frequently slip through the cracks. Some examples may include:

• the loaning of a punch bowl for the bridal shower
• watering the plants while the bride and groom are honeymooning
• a merchant staying late to accommodate a drop-off or a pick-up
• a shoulder to cry on after a best laid plan goes wrong
• helping transport out-of-town friends and relatives
• sharing the wisdom of experience

There are many simple acts where a thank-you matters, and it is the combination of those seemingly simple acts that create one perfect wedding day. A conscious awareness means no one will be forgotten.

Thank You

“Please” and “Thank You” never goes out of style, and every wedding experience is enriched by the remembrance of simple acts of thoughtfulness. By thinking and planning ahead, every bride and groom will remember to share their gratitude each and every step of the way.

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So, the skirt.  I got the idea from this one over at Boden.  Boden's looks like it's made from some sort of denim or canvas.  Being cheap frugal, I used what I had on hand.  I did mine from an old jersey flat sheet and jersey t-shirt scraps.  I can do a tutorial if anyone is interested.  I used this method for the leaves and petals, just overlapping for the flower petals.  Then, I made a casing at the waist and ran a strip of jersey through it to tie.  I made the tie in the back.  I thought it looked cute.