What are the etiquette rules for sending wedding thank you cards?

Wedding thank-you cards follow a few simple etiquette rules. First, send a card to everyone who gave you a gift, whether they attended the wedding or not. That includes people who sent money. Second, write the card by hand. Printed labels or emails are not the same. A handwritten note shows effort and care. Third, mention the specific gift. Say what it was, or if it was money, say what you plan to do with it, such as saving for a house or a honeymoon. That makes the note feel personal. Fourth, send the card within three months of the wedding, or within a month of receiving a gift that arrived early. Fifth, both partners should sign the card. It is a joint thank you. If one of you writes most of the cards, the other can still add a line. Sixth, if you have a gift list, use it to keep track of who gave what. That helps you avoid mistakes. Finally, do not worry about matching the cost of the gift to the card. A simple, sincere card is always right. If you are short on time, a short card is better than a long one that never gets sent.