Monograms Decoded
Monograms have grown up! They’ve gone beyond the lapel of a robe, stationery or luggage and out into the world of weddings. They’re depicted on doors, on napkins, on favors, there’s really no space that’s not been touched.
Monograms are a wonderful way to personalize your wedding, but before you order one in flowers to adorn the door of your reception site, keep these keys in mind:
A traditional monogram for an individual is usually 3 letters, one representing the person’s first name, one the middle and a final for the last name. The last name initial appears in the center, the first name initial appears to the left of it and the middle name initial appears to the right of it.
When designing a monogram for a married or engaged couple, however, it usually reduces to 2 letters. may use two-letter monograms of their entwined initials, for example on wedding invitations.
Married couples may also create three-letter monograms incorporating the initial of their shared last/sur name. For example, the monogram MSA might be used for Mark and Ann Smith.
You may also reduce the monogram to a single letter. A simple, wooden H may hang behind the head table for the Hendersons who just exchanged vows.
Whatever the use and however you choose to incorporate them, monograms don’t have to be stuffy. Cover your initials in fabric, choose varieties of sizes and colors or iron letters onto your penant flags. Have fun, it’s a romantic way to depict your union as husband and wife!
