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Monogram Guidelines (See also
Monogram
Guidelines and
Product Guide) |
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Today, we are much more creative with monogramming than was first begun
with just the single last name initial. The most historical and
traditional monogram is the Single Last Name Initial, followed by the
two letter initial. The two letter initial may be the first and last
name initial or may be the last name initial only. However, today we are
much more creative with monogramming than was first begun with just the
single last name initial. The three letter monogram is the most popular
and with today's technology, styles can come in a wide range of designs.
Script lettering in various styles still remains the most popular and
considered the most formal. Block lettering styles tend to be more
masculine and is considered to be a more contemporary design because of
its simplicity. Below
are a few suggestions regarding letter placement and monogramming
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Script Style
Monogram -Circle |
Pamela Gail
Martin- First Initial, P, on the left-Last Initial, M, in the center
and larger- Middle Initial, G, on the right. |
| Pamela &
Greg Martin-Typically her first initial ,P, on the left, their last
name, M ,in the middle and larger, and his first name initial ,G ,on the
right. Tradition actually has his first name initial on the left, and
her first name initial on the right, but today, most couples place
her name first on the left, and his name on the right. |
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Block Style
Monogram-Diamond w/ Points |
Angela
Carol Boyd- First Initial, A, on the left-Last Initial, B, in
the center and larger- Middle Initial, C, on the right. |
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Angela &
Carl Boyd-Typically her
first initial ,A, on the left, their last name, B ,in the middle and
larger, and his first name initial ,C ,on the right. Tradition actually
has his first name initial on the left, and her first name initial
on the right, but today, most couples place her name first on the left,
and his name on the right. |
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Block Style
Monogram- Graduated Height w/ Underlines |
Alex Brett
Carlton-First Name Initial, A, on the far left- Middle Name Initial,
B, in the middle and larger-Last Name Initial, C, on the far right, and
the largest letter. This forms a graduated height of the letters
emphasizing the last name. May be done in all one color, or shades of
one color. |
| Adam &
Barbara Carlton- Typically her first initial ,B , on the far left-
his first initial, A, in the middle and larger, their last name, C ,to
the far right and the largest in height. Tradition actually
has his first name initial , A, on the left-her first name initial, B,
in the middle and larger- their last name, C, to the far right and the
largest in height as shown. |
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Choosing A Monogram Style |
When choosing a monogram style, the sky is the limit. Intricate scripted
letters, clean and simple block lettering, elaborate frames surrounding
a monogram all embellish a simple piece of linen turning into a work of
art. Here are a few things to consider:
- Style and decor of
your home. Do you like florals, geometrics, or abstract design? Do
you prefer the style of traditional Chinese and English design,
heavily carved Italian furniture, contemporary, modern or 1940's
retro design?
- Where are you using
your monogram items? On bed linens, bath linens, guest towels, table
linens or for your trousseau? What is the style of your china and
silver pattern? Do you have wallpaper in your bathroom? Do you allow
children and pets on your bed linen? These are all a few things to
consider.
- Consider how the
letters will appear. Some letters may look just like you want them
to, while some letters, like the letter F, S & T's can all look a
little different that you may expect.
- If you truly love 2
completely different styles, think about blending the two by using
one style for the first name initials, and another style for the
last name initial. This is a very chic and unique way to create your
own personal monogram.
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