Initials Matter
Monograms are a timeless tradition. They are especially popular in the South. Mens’ shirts, children’s clothing, towels and bed linens, jewelry, silver serving pieces, even furniture can be beautifully personalized with a monogram. But not everyone is sure what a monogram should look like or how it should be set up. We’ve got everything you need to know today straight from Southern Living magazine.
Traditional Monogram
For an individual, the first name initial is followed by the last and middle. The last name initial (center) is larger than those on the side.
Three Letter Monogram
Place the initials in order (first, middle, last) at the same size for an individual monogram.
Two Letter Monogram
If you don’t have a middle name, place the initials in order (first, last) at the same size.
Double Name Monogram After Marriage
Many girls with double first names aren’t sure how their monogram should look after they get married. Start with the double name initials stacked. Then the married name initial in the center, followed by the maiden name initial. The double name initials when stacked should be the same size as the maiden name initial. The married last name initial (center) will be the largest.
Multiple Middle Name Monogram
If you have multiple middle names, start your monogram with your first name initial. Follow this with your middle name initials, and end with your last name initial. All of the initials should appear at the same size.
Traditional Couple Monogram
Begin with her first name initial, followed by the married last name initial, and end with his first name initial. The last name initial (center) is larger than the first name initials.
Double Last Name Couple Monogram
If the individuals both keep their last names, start with her first and last initial followed by his. The two last name initials (center) will be larger than the two first name initials.
Hyphenated Last Name Monogram
For an individual with a hyphenated last name, begin with the first name initial, followed by the two last name initials, and end with the middle name initial. The two last name initials (center) will be larger.
Now you can personalize anything (and everything) you want, in the best way possible. There is something very lovely and timeless about using your initials to mark those special items that may turn out to be keepsakes. Your Two Chums are very partial to them.
Happy monogramming y’all! 🙂
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