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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-27, Page 54tie ti71e art otoriting, titanic � notes is threatened by a ,iise In mailkg.00sto ix sainethin ,no t de°elhouk .place ont the e burner:. .. 4 ..... It d asn't take much tolOititrnek of wl ivh Present -eagle from lighoMiv MO; when tt�t happens, you face the :embarrassment. o sending thank you notes for gifts you can't name. cord items as soon as they're received stick a nianber on the bottom of each one and, in a note book, write down the number, the name of the gift and the giver. Whenever possible, gifts received before the wedding should be acknowledged within. two weeks. Any arriving later should be acknowledged within a month after you return from your honeymoon. If the prospect of writing a stack of notes seems formidable, do a few each day - this approach will help you sound spontaneous and sincere. When it comes to actually writing the notes, the responsibility traditionally falls to the bride. But there's no reason why a 'Ambit -minded groom can't share the' challenge of finding 50 different ways to say thanks. Thank you notes should be hand-written. Use either thank you cards or special sta- tiolrie y * th an be ordered along . witty irolttr ed g invitations, Ah each n00of win rite, try to clude A personal touch. Itneedn't be a literary epic�- just Or **the :the g 't means to you or bow - -- you plant() use it. Sample: Thank you so much for the silver candlesticks. They'll add jat the right touch to our dinner table and we're already planning lots of candle -lit meals for.two. After you've written a few dozen notes, it may seem there's nothing -more left to say, especially if you'vehad several duplicate gifts. But persevere - the last gift you acknowledge deserves just as much ap- preciation as the first. .arn Don't wait too long to get those•rtotes in the mail. The few weeks you put the task off . soon tOrn turninto months leaving some givers wondering if you ever received their gifts and others wondering if they should have given any gift at all. Your note could also include an invitation to visit or a comment about the wedding. If you dislike a gift or have no idea where you'll ever use it, emphasize your apprecia- tion of the giving rather than the gift itself. Don't try to over -compensate for your dislike by gushing. Swiss det accents the yoke of this gown. with aching hat while her groom► chooses, a` pedo with satin lapels and matching -,tie. Selecting the wine for .your reception • • Like the wedding of individuals, the mar- riage of food with wine unites separate en- tities to create a stronger whole. And like the selection of a mate, ,the selec- tion of the wine to match your wedding reception meal takes time and thoughtfulness. The goal, of course, is to of- fer your guests the most satisfying, en- joyable meal possible. 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