GUIDE TO MONOGRAM ETIQUETTE

A monogram is a motif of one, two or three initials. Often a first, middle, and last name are combined in a decorative design, used to identify a personal possession.





THREE INITIALS

The first name is represented by the letter on the left, the middle name is represented by the letter on the right and the last name is represented by the larger letter in the middle.

Individual - Variation In Size

"Bridget Christine Everts"

Individual - Letters Same Size

"Claire Katherine Smith"




For couples, one person's first name is representes by the letter on the left, the other person's first name is represented by the ltter on the right and the last name is represented by the larger letter in the middle.

Couples - Variation In Size

"Luke & Bridget Everts"

Couples- Letters Same Size

"Joseph & Claire Smith"






TWO INITIALS



Traditional Letters

"Bridget Everts"

Modern Letters

"Claire Smith"






ONE INITIAL



Single Traditional Letter

"Bridget"

Single Modern Letter

"Claire"