One card simply stated: “Thank You for Being My Person.” According to the Greeting Card Assn., Americans purchase around 6.5 billion cards each year.

As a greeting-card writer, I hate thank-you notes for weddings and gifts sent out of obligation. However, unexpected, genuine ones are worth writing.

You’re not alone. Writing thank you cards is one of the most universally dreaded parts of the wedding process. It’s tedious, time-consuming, and often feels like a formality from another era.