Wedding gifts are definitely an exciting part of getting married. It is very important to acknowledge them promptly. Here are some pointers to help you tackle your thank you notes.

1. Keep your gift list with the wedding guest list. This will help you to maintain accurate records of the giver's name, address, gift, date received, and the date the thank you was sent.
2. Specifically mention the gift by name and comment on the gift itself. Tell the gift giver why his or her gift is perfect for you and your new spouse. You may also want to include a comment about the wedding or reception and add a personal touch.
3. If you receive cash or a check from a guest, it is nice to tell the giver how you plan to use it. Knowing what the money will be spent on is always nice to hear.
4. Start your thank you's early! After a bridal shower, begin them immediately, and be sure to have them done prior to the wedding. Otherwise, you will find yourself very overwhelmed.
5. If you receive gifts prior to the reception, write your thank you's immediately. Don't put it off to be done with the others after the wedding and reception.
6. Allow the groom to get involved. He can always be responsible for the gifts that come from his family and friends. Besides, the bride may have never met some of his friends/family, so a thank you from the groom would definitely be more personal.
7. Thank you's should be sent within three weeks of receiving the gift. In fact, it is better to send the thank you within 2 days of your receipt. Remember that if the giver does not see you open their gift, they do not know that you have even received it until a thank you is received, especially if they send it through the mail. Sure you are incredibly busy, but so is the person who spent his or her time getting you a gift.
8. Write legibly. As genuine as your thanks may be, they mean nothing if the recipient cannot read your writing.
9. Never type your thank you's. All thank you notes should be handwritten.
10. Send it off with style. Don't use an old scrap of notebook paper to write your thank you notes. Purchase some nice folded notes on a heavy weight cardstock. You can even order engraved or printed stationary and envelopes. Not only do they look great, but they tell the gift giver that you care.