Give gifts to your parents to thank them for their contributions to your wedding—whether fiscally, emotionally, or just generally.

Give a token of thanks as well as a nice note to anyone who organized a brunch, shower, bachelor or bachelorette party, or rehearsal dinner.

If the priest, caterer, florist, photographer, or musicians clearly exceeded your expectations or went beyond the call of duty at your wedding, consider sending them a token of thanks as well as a personal thank you note citing specific examples of how they assisted you.

Your hired help will be pleased to use your notes of thanks as references for future brides and grooms, so be sure to give credit where it is due.

Appropriate gifts, depending on what you want to spend, include a nice bottle of wine or champagne, a fruit basket, a ceramic or glass momento, a paperweight or piece of glass with your wedding date engraved or etched on it. A gift certificate, or flowers.

Inquire at bridal shops or wedding magazines about companies that specialize in invitation preservation. This is a wonderful souvenir that you two can give to each other to your parents as a thank you gift.