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Rh may keep a list of the names of the donors with the names of the gifts opposite, but she must be absolutely sure that she is thanking the right person.

If the honeymoon is to be only two weeks or thereabouts the bride may wait until her return to thank her friends, but if it is to be of long duration she should write the notes of acknowledgment as soon as she finds it convenient to do so. These personal notes—and a personal note is the only proper way to thank one for a wedding present—are usually written by the bride, but she should always be careful to introduce her husband's name unless the gift was a very intimate one for her alone. The following note is a graceful way for both husband and wife to express their gratitude:

Sometimes the groom receives personal gifts from friends of his. To these he writes notes of thanks in his own name.

Home weddings can often be made as impressive as church weddings. With correct decorations the most