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Don’t even think about it. You’ll never hear us tell you it’s ok to send an e-mail thank you note to someone who has given you a wedding gift. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a quick and easy way to send out thank you notes.

We found an internet service called AmazingMail where you can create postcards online and within one day, your post card is printed and mailed to your designated address. Simply choose the size postcard you wish to create - 4×6 or 6×9, upload your own picture (we love the idea of couples asking their wedding photographer to get a picture with a big thank you note) or choose from their stock photography, type your message, enter your address, pay and send! You can send out one or hundreds or thousands at the same time if you wish. Couples are not only using the online service for thank you notes but for save-the-date cards, engagement party and shower invitations. The cost ranges from $1.20 to $1.80 per card plus postage.

Not quite sure what to say in your Thank You note? Now you can actually hire someone to write it for you. That’s Gratitude is a company located in Baltimore that specializes in personalized, handwritten thank you notes. You provide them with the stationary, information about the gift you received and they will write the thank you note, hand address the envelope, stuff it and return it to you. All you do is seal the cards, drop them in the mail and take credit for the prompt gift acknowledgement.

That’s Gratitude has also started an invitation mailing and response tracking service. Visit www.thatsgratitude.com for more information.

** Send Thank You notes from your bridal shower out prior to the wedding and wedding gift Thank You’s should be sent within 3 months of the wedding. **