Thank you notes is one wedding tradition that really touches your guests’ emotions. Guests may be expecting from you to write them a note of thanks for bringing you wedding gifts because a wedding invitation prompts people to bring a gift.

But thank you notes are not just for those guests’ who brought the gifts. You must send personal notes of thanks to everyone that was involved in your wedding. This personal note will indicate a great deal of appreciation to your attendants and other helpers. It’s not a required tradition, but it’s a thoughtful way to acknowledge someone for being part of your wedding.

For even a small wedding, the number of thank you notes can be a little overwhelming. Here are some tips for maintaining your sanity and getting the notes in the mail:

1. Create a list before the wedding. Starting with the first gift you open, keep a list of what the present is and who sent it. Take note of the sender’s address off the package if you can. If they do not have an address, contact someone who knows it before your list grows too long. A simple Excel spreadsheet can make organizing gifts, names and addresses a breeze.

2. Have your thank you notes before the wedding. This gives you the chance to send thank you notes for gifts received far in advance of the actually wedding day.

3. Order something that reflects the feel of your wedding. .

4. Write a heartfelt note to everyone whogives you a gift. This will show your real gratitude for the gift. Also, try to include a short description of where it will fit in your new life with your husband.

5. Both of you need to sign. Have your husband sign each card. It’s important to get him involved.

6. Always hand address. People already receive enough mail with pre-printed labels. Don’t make it look like you didn’t want to spend the time on the notes.

7. Get coordinating stamps. Match the stamp to the color scheme of your thank you note. Don’t just use the stamps at the bottom of your purse.

8. Have him write some of the notes. Guys say this is a woman’s job the majority of the time, but it doesn’t have to be. Provide him with a script of sorts and have a writing party. You can bond as a couple and get the notes over faster.

9. Define a completion date. This will give you a deadline, which can help motivate you to get them done. Six to eight weeks after the wedding is an acceptable timeframe.

10. Don’t make it such a big job. Do a few here and there when you find 10 or fifteen minutes. Write them during commercials while you and your hubby watch television.