Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for coming to my bridal shower last {day of the week}! {Fiance} and I appreciate having you there and we're so grateful for your generosity. Thanks to you, we {how you will use or have used the money}.

We can't wait to see you at the wedding!

Love,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Merry Christmas! I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. How's the weather in {city}? How are {spouse/kids/other family members}?

What a pleasant surprise it was to find your Christmas gift on my doorstep this {morning/afternoon}! I opened the package right away and squealed like a little girl when I saw what was inside. Thank you! I'm guessing you saw my Amazon wishlist—I've wanted that {item} for a long time, and it was very kind of you to get it for me. Thanks again!

Ho ho ho,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for coming to {deceased}'s funeral service last {day of the week}. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and sympathy during this time of loss.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for speaking at {event} {today/yesterday/etc.}. We greatly appreciate your willingness to share your time and expertise on {topic}. The event would not have been a success without your {informative/inspiring} {talk/presentation}.

It was very interesting to hear about your {speaker's perspective/experiences}. Several people I spoke with found your {talk/presentation} to be {what they liked about it/learned from it}.

Thank you again for your contribution. We hope you will be able to join us again next year.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}