But the larger center initial style is almost always used for joint or couple monograms. Simple monograms have made way for more elaborate designs—hand-lettering and illustration can breathe life into any set of letters.
Custom monograms are usually drawn by a letterer or illustrator and often include linking characters with scrolls or other designs. Some modern monograms even feature small pictures or graphics of things that represent the person or couple.
These works of art look more like family crests than snippets of the alphabet. You can add your initials to just about anything, from robes and jewelry to doormats. But that doesn't mean you should add them to everything.
A little personalization can go a long way. Take your dining room table for example: You could monogram your wine glasses, your wedding china, your flatware and your linens—but would you want all of those initials competing for attention with your Thanksgiving turkey? Opt for one or two personalized items, like napkins, which can be easily swapped, or silver flatware heirloom pieces are always a good bet.
Keep this in mind when you're registering for gifts—strive for small touches of personalization throughout your home. If you're registering for a gift you'd like monogrammed, be sure to include the preferred initials on your wish list so guests aren't left wondering which way to order the letters. Here are a few tips for the most commonly monogramed items. If you're purchasing paper for a man or a woman, it's best to use their personal monogram.
If your hope is that the couple will use the paper for joint correspondence, opt for their shared monogram. Many couples prefer the single last name initial for towels, napkins or other linens. Towels are generally marked at the center of one end, so the monogram is visible when it's hanging on a rack. If you're monogramming sheets and pillowcases, again a single initial is generally preferred.
Only the top sheet is monogrammed, and done so that when the sheet is folded down, the letter can be read by someone standing at the foot of the bed.
Pillowcases are usually monogrammed in the center, close to the hem. Tablecloths are monogrammed at the center of each long side. If the cloth is a square, it's monogrammed at one corner; circle tablecloths generally have a centered monogram close to the hem. Napkins are marked diagonally at one corner. The type of monogram used is often determined by the shape and size of the flatware handle.
The last initial is used most often, as it takes up the least amount of space. In some cases a couple will stack their initials in an inverted triangle shape with the woman and man's first initials on top, and their last initial below. A few china patterns can be monogrammed. Most often these are plain plates or plates with a simple banded design that lends itself to a monogram.
In most cases, especially for wedding china, a joint monogram or single last name initial is used. Oftentimes an accent plate or charger is monogrammed instead of every piece of china.
If you want something monogrammed, let your guests know. Most items with personalization available like beer steins or bath towels can be added to your registry with your chosen initials.
Including your monogram on an item before putting it on your wish list will clue guests in to your desire for personalized glasses, and it will take the guesswork out of the order of initials. If you're a guest giving a gift that's not on a couple's registry, it's best to check with them before adding initials to the item.
The bride may be keeping her name or perhaps they're opting for a hyphenated last name. Once something has been personalized, it generally can't be returned. The married name initial is in the middle and the maiden name initial is at the end.
Enter letters First, Married, Maiden. The married name or soon-to-be married name initial is in the middle and the couple's first name initials are on either side. When using a two letter monogram, use the last name initials of the couple. Enter Last, Last.
The seal was actually a stamp that applied the monogram onto the linen with liquid dye. One fourteenth century recipe documented this dye as being made by boiling grease, oil, and vinegar together. With the rise of individualism in the nineteenth century, the embroidered monogram, especially on bed sheets, became popular.
Imitating the long-established practice of royalty and nobility personalizing linen with their crests and coats of arms, the aspiring middle class put their initials on just about everything: linen, crystal, silver, and china. Representing wealth and position, the linens were proudly displayed for the guests to view at the time of the wedding. The continuing popularity of monograms gave rise to models and books showcasing designs of varying complexity, reflecting the various periods and artistic movements of the times.
Designs to embroider either by hand or machine could be found in department store catalogs until just after World War I. White-on-white monograms on linen were standard while color was seldom used before This also resulted in the decline of embroidering monograms. Advantages of monogram logos So, why should you choose a monogram logo? Well, there are a number of reasons, including: Style- a monogram logo can be designed in any style that suits your business.
And as this is a simple design, you will easily portray a message about how you want your company to be perceived, as well as your brand identity. Unique- there are a number of ways to make your monogram logo unique, so even with the same initials, no two companies would have the same logo.
These unique points could include the colour of the letters and the background, the shape of the logo, and the style of lettering.
This also means that even if you choose to use black and white for your logo, your company persona will still be presented through the shape and the style of the logo itself.
Scalable- most logos will lend themselves to scalable design.
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