So you're engaged
now and considering changing your name once you're married, isn't it exciting
to practice writing your new name plus buying fun new monogrammed items!
Monograms have been around for ever and they vary from ornate traditional
script to modern bold sanserif fonts. Let's refer to 2 resources to find out
more about the etiquette behind monogramming.
A
traditional 3-letter monogram has the initial of the individual's last name
(surname) set larger, or
with some special treatment in the center, while the first name initial appears
to the left of it and the middle name initial appears to the right of it. For
example, if the individual's name is Mary Ann Jones, and Jones is the surname,
then the arrangement of letters would be thus: MJA, with the surname initial set
larger in the center, the M for Mary to the left and the A for Ann to the right.[5]
Married
or engaged couples 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 surname. For example, the monogram MJA might be used for Michael and Alice Jones.[5] However,
monogramming etiquette for the married couple varies according to the item
being monogrammed. Linens, for example, typically list the woman's given
initial first, followed by the couple's shared surname initial and then the
man's given initial (AJM).
- Wikipedia
Traditionally, a
woman was not given a middle name with the expectation that her maiden name
would, by default, become her middle name once she married. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to
monogram. I am a firm believer that the groom’s initial should come first in a
shared monogram; after all, it IS his last name. Although others believe that
the couple monogram should be wife on the left, husband on the right "just
like they stand at the altar" - Southern Weddings
At your wedding you
can incorporate your monograms maybe with a moss
green letters, toasting flutes, cake topper or on the cake with the design, or
napkins. One suggestion though, don't give your guests anything that has
your monograms on them as favors, since they will probably not use the gift.
Instead use your bridal registry and wedding registry to add items for you two
as a couple, like pillows, hand towels, luggage tags, china, and more ideas that you
will find below for inspiration. There are countless fonts and designs to
choose from so you can make your monograms traditional or modern. What is your
favorite style? Did you get any new monogram items from your wedding???
