How do you monogram a hyphenated first name?
For example, a double name would be “M-SXW.” If you have a hyphenated last name and want to keep the hyphen in your monogram, the order would be “First Name” in small font size, “Maiden Name” in larger font size, a hyphen, “Husband’s Last Name” in larger font size, “Middle Name” in small font size.
How do you monogram with two initials?
When using a two letter monogram, use the last name initials of the couple. Enter Last, Last. When using this type of monogram, enter the couple’s first name initials. Enter First + First.
How do you monogram with initials?
Traditionally, a monogram reads First Name Initial, Last Name Initial, Middle Name or Maiden Name Initial. With the Last Name Initial being the larger Middle Initial. For example, if you had the name Kelsie Elizabeth Vogds, her monogram would read KVE.
What is the proper way to engrave initials?
Individual monograms appear as first name initial, last name initial and middle name initial, in that order. As an example, if the full three names were Justin Charles Morgan, the monogram would appear in the order of initials as JMC, with the center/last name initial M larger in the center.
Do you put periods after initials?
Periods are generally used after initials before a surname. Periods are often omitted after initials in news copy (e.g., JRR Tolkien rather than J. R. R. Tolkien). The use of spaces between initials (J. R. R. or J.R.R.) is also a matter of style.
How do you present initials?
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.
What is the proper monogram for married couples?
For a married couple, the bride’s first initial comes first on the left, the surname of the couple in the center, and the groom’s first initial on the right, in that order. This joint monogram is used mainly on items that the couple will use together, such as sheets in their bedroom and towels in their bathroom.
How do you display initials?
Is monogramming still popular?
(Any fancy family crests come to mind?) But history aside (which you can learn more about here), monogramming is still seen today and has transformed into a modern tradition with new “rules”—rules we’re sharing with you all today!
How does a couple’s monogram work?
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.