It's an essential part of expressing gratitude when someone gives you a gift for your birthday or wedding ... best thank you message? While the best message to write in any kind of card is ...

would prefer that we send a single message, using “we” in the note with one person writing and each individual signing.

My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, ...

My husband believes that when we receive an indivisible gift, both he and I should write separate thank-you note messages.