You’ve drank the last champagne toast (or juice), you’ve headed off for the honeymoon (or not), and the venue has been tidied and cleared (or still needs a few finishing touches). One thing is for sure: someone in your family has really showed up in a way you couldn’t have anticipated. People have done such great things to make your wedding day special, and it almost feels like a thank you note isn’t enough. Obviously, prompt thank you notes are deeply appreciated, and should be a priority, but here are 5 ways you can go above-and-beyond for those who went above and beyond for your wedding.
1. Buy Them the Gift of an Experience
While most family members won’t take cash as a thank you gesture, you can create an experience for them instead. This could be simply a gift certificate to a restaurant that’s a little nicer than they’d typically try?but it could also be more elaborate, like a ziplining adventure or a private tour of a museum. These things usually aren’t expected, since we almost all chip in to help our family when needed, but giving them the gift of an experience is a sweet way to show that you noticed just how kind and giving they were during your wedding planning. This can be a good workaround as well if a family member or close friend made the cake or did some photography for you as their wedding gift, without accepting payment. 2. Plan a Trip

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