Reviews & Thank-Yous
Reviews & Thank-Yous
After the wedding, when you’re back from your honeymoon and life returns to normal, it’s time to express some gratitude and share feedback:
Thank-You Cards: It’s customary (and appreciated) to send handwritten thank-you notes to guests who attended and anyone who gave a gift. Aim to get these out within 1-2 months after the wedding if possible. It’s a bit of a project, but doing a few each evening together can be a fun recap (“Remember what Uncle Joe wrote in the card?!”). Pro tip: Use your spreadsheet of guest addresses to keep track of who has sent gifts and who you’ve written back to. The sooner you send them, the easier – while the emotions are still fresh. And don’t stress about the wording; a heartfelt, simple thank-you is perfect. We have some templates if you need help getting started. Also, consider writing quick thank-yous to key people who helped make your day special (parents, officiant, etc.).
Vendor Reviews: One of the best ways to thank your vendors is to leave them a positive review on the platforms that matter (The Knot, WeddingWire, Google, Facebook, etc.). If you loved Rixey Manor (and we hope you did!), please consider writing a review for us on Google or WeddingWire/TheKnot. These reviews help future couples find us and feel confident in booking. Same goes for your caterer, DJ, photographer, and so on. Vendors really rely on word-of-mouth, and a 5-star review with a sentence or two about what you loved means the world to them. If for any reason a vendor seriously disappointed you, you can of course mention that too – but we hope all your vendors met or exceeded expectations. We will also be sending you a feedback form where you can let us know privately how everything went.
Social Media Shout-Outs: Tagging vendors in your wedding photo posts on Instagram or Facebook is another modern “thank you.” They often love to share those posts (free publicity for them, and you get to show off!). If you’re comfortable, send your vendors a couple of your professional photos once you get them – many will enjoy sharing them (with credit to your photographer) on their social media, which is again a way of showing appreciation all around.
Personal Thanks: If a particular vendor or staff member went above and beyond, a personal note or tip to them is always cherished. For example, if our venue coordinator saved the day in some way you especially value, a thank-you note or small gift is incredibly touching (we absolutely never expect it, but it does make us smile!). Same for maybe a photographer’s assistant who literally carried your train through mud – a quick email or note praising them to their boss is a classy move.
Ultimately, do what you can and don’t feel guilty if you can’t do it all immediately. Everyone knows newlyweds are busy. But carving out a little time to say “thank you” – both to your guests and the team who pulled off your wedding – brings the whole experience full circle. And reading everyone’s messages and reliving the day through writing your own notes can be really joyful.