Although monogramming has early Greek and Roman roots, and eventually came to represent royal origins, today monograms have become increasingly popular with weddings – as an identifying stamp for the new couple, or a way to personalize gifts. In the past, a newly engaged couple may have excitedly debuted their new monogram on their save-the-date or wedding invitation. And while monograming may have formerly evoked a more conservative or preppy vibe, times have changed. Now, with the rapid advances of technology and graphic design, monogramming has proliferated across all aspects of wedding planning, and has become yet another way for couples to showcase their creativity or personal style.
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For the big day, brides and grooms may choose to monogram everything from cocktail napkins, table runners, and ceremony programs, to cookies, wedding cakes, and gift bags. On a smaller scale, crafty brides and grooms may paint a monogram on decorative items like rocks or shells used as place cards or table decorations. A true devotee may include a monogram on his or her wedding band. Gifts for the wedding party can also be personalized with each attendant’s monogram embossed or embellished on wine totes, coasters, koozies, or even dress shirts or robes. The possibilities are truly endless.
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For wedding gifts, monograms can, of course, be included on silver, linens, cutting boards, even doormats to grace the new couple’s first home together. Monogramming can be playful too: a recent trend includes monogramming games like corn hole that can be enjoyed with friends and family long after the big day. When bestowing a monogrammed gift, though, be aware that there is etiquette for the order of initials depending on the gift.
Though many monograms may be initially hand painted, couples now use a digitalized version of this image on all aspects of their life beyond the wedding: on stemware, clothing, even as decals for cars! Designers like Rhode Island School of Design graduate, Kearsley Lloyd, specialize in customizing weddings with original, personalized logos. Digitalized images like the one Llyod designs become a true representative image of a couple’s wedding, appearing everywhere from the postage stamps for the rsvp cards to the ties the groomsmen wear on the wedding day.
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Whether you’re using a monogram traditionally or in a more modern whimsical way, it is a paragon for what a wedding ultimately represents: two interwoven images coming together to form one symbol – of love.
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Liz Mathews is a Connecticut based mother, teacher, and freelance writer who blogs on children’s books and related topics at La La La. Her work has appeared in Quality Women’s Fiction, Town and Country magazine, and Literary Mama.
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