Clinton News-Record, 1985-2-27, Page 54page 26, Showcase '65
Saying thanks is high priority
While the art of writing thank you notes is
threatened by a rise in mailing costs, Lt's
something no bride should place on the back
burner.
It doesn't take much to lose track of which
present came from whom. And when that
happens, you face the embarrassment of
sending thank you notes for gifts you can't
name.
Record items as soon as they're received -
stick a number on the„bottom of .each ane
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
twe 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
nimble -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-
tionery - both can be ordered along with
your wedding invitations.
On each note you write, try to include a
personal touch. It needn't be a literary epic -
just say what the gift rtaeans to you or how
you plan to use it.
Sample: Thank you so, much for the silver
candlesticks. They'll add just 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.
niay seem there's nothing more left to sal,
especialliy if you've had several duplicate
gifts. But persevere - the last gift you
acknowledge deserves just as much ap-
preciation as the first,
Don't wait too long taget those notes in the
mail. The few weeks you put the task off
soon torn into 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.
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Selecting the wine
for your reception
Like the wedding of individuals, the mar-
riage of food with wine unites separate en-
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And like the selection of a mate, the selec-
tion of the wine to match your wedding
reception meal takes tiije and
thoughtfulness. The goal, of course, is to of-
fer your guests. the most satisfying, en-
joyable meal possible. ,
How is that done? A good caterer can be
enormously helpful in this area. In addition,
it's wise to keep in mind a few, basic
guidelines.
The most important is: •Don't be in-
tiinidated by a barrage •of tongue -twisting
foreign wine names or elitist debates about
vintages. Consider what tastes good to you,
not the so-called experts.
Experiment a little with your caterer. or
in your own kitchen. Pair wines with foods,
and see how you like the combinations.
While you can work from various charts
specifying certain wines for particular
dishes, remember to follow your own taste
instincts,. Simply avoid choosing a wine that
. overpowers your food, or a wine that is over-
whelmed by your meal.
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