Thank You Messages for Guests: A Compilation of Ideas and Examples for the Back of Place Cards ♡

Thanking Guests〔Message on the Back of Place Cards〕

At weddings and receptions, it's common to find place cards on each guest's seat. Writing a message addressed to the guests on the back of this place card has become a standard practice◎

It can be quite difficult to express gratitude to each individual guest in the short time of a wedding or reception. By writing a message on the place card, you can convey your appreciation even more effectively♡

However, if you have not talked much about personal matters with colleagues or relatives whom you see only once a year, it can be confusing to decide what to write. For brides-to-be who may find themselves in this situation, I've compiled ideas and examples for messages to write on the back of place cards＊

＼No More Confusion／Messages on the Back of Place Cards① For Friends

Friends who come to your wedding are people you want to be close with for a long time◎ For such friends, let's send a message that focuses on past episodes and expresses your hopes for the future ♩ You can consider the following episodes as inspiration for your message:

Memories from elementary, middle, high school, and university (during class, break time, after school, clubs, school trips, committee activities, etc.)

Joyful episodes and surprising moments

Things you actually admired about them

Family matters (marriage, childbirth, etc.)

Example message for a friend①: "○○-chan, thank you for coming from so far today! Looking back, I truly feel grateful for becoming friends with you over the past 16 years since we were in the same class in elementary school. Even after getting married, let’s go on a trip abroad together again♩"

Example message for a friend②: "Thank you for coming today! I really appreciate you inviting me to join the club in middle school, as that led me to meet ○○kun and get married. I admire you for doing such a great job as a mother of two! It must be tough, but let’s find some time to chat easily♡"

＼No More Confusion／Messages on the Back of Place Cards② For Colleagues

People from work are those you see every day＊ Let’s write messages that convey gratitude for their daily support◎ You can consider the following episodes as inspiration for your message♩

Your first impressions when you joined the company (what was said, how you felt, etc.)

Work stories (memorable experiences, words of encouragement, motivation, etc.)

Non-work stories (parties, company meetings, trips, etc.)

Example message for a colleague①〔To a supervisor〕: "Thank you very much for attending my wedding today despite your busy schedule. Being here today is largely thanks to your guidance, ○○san. I am still inexperienced, but I look forward to your continued guidance."

Example message for a colleague②〔To a coworker〕: "Thank you for coming to my wedding today. Your advice has always been a great help to me. Let’s both continue to work hard in our jobs and personal lives!"

＼No More Confusion／Messages on the Back of Place Cards③ For Relatives

Writing messages for close family members like parents and grandparents comes easily◎ However, many brides might find it challenging to think of what to write to relatives they used to see often but have not met in a while.

For relatives you haven't seen in a long time, focus on messages that center around memories from childhood and family matters◎ If you can't remember specific episodes from childhood, asking your parents for help can also be a good idea＊ Here are some episodes to inspire you♩

Childhood memories (playtime, trips, how you felt, etc.)

About the family (what kind of family, what you aspire to be, etc.)

Example message to a relative①: "○○san, thank you for coming to my wedding from so far away. I still vividly remember how you helped me practice riding my bicycle when I was little. We haven't seen each other much lately, but once things settle down, I will definitely come to visit you."

Example message to a relative②: "○○san, thank you for attending my wedding today. I aspire to create a wonderful family like yours. If you have any secrets to a happy marriage, please share them with me ♩"

Let's Write Messages for Guests on the Back of Place Cards♡

How about writing messages on the back of place cards for your guests? Some may have a lot to write, while others may have less, but messages on place cards can surprisingly be seen by others. Let’s keep the length approximately the same for all messages◎ For those who have a lot to say, it’s recommended to prepare a separate letter♡

A wedding is a perfect opportunity to express gratitude to guests! Let's write messages filled with memories and appreciation for the guests♡

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