The
Wedding Invitation Monogram: Making it Your Own
When it comes to modern wedding
invitations, customization is key. Gone
is the day of the cookie-cutter wedding invitation. Even traditional brides, who wish to stick to classic, timeless
styles, are finding fun and unique ways to put their own personal finishing
touch on their invitations. Whether you
are the type of bride who wants every element of your wedding to represent
something about yourself, or you are simply interested in finding one fantastic
flourish, personalization provides the perfect opportunity to make your wedding
invitations your own. Here are just a
few of the many ways you can leave your mark...literally.
The Monogram Phenomenon
Monograms
have become an increasingly popular and stylish part of our everyday
lives. From bath towels to coffee mugs
to stationery, modern women and men are turning to monograms for a unique and
fun way to personalize and individualize the items they cherish.
By
definition, monogramming is simply the process of marking
an item with an individual's, couple's, or company's initials in a stylish
way. While a personal monogram serves the practical purpose of identifying the owner, it also
allows the owner to send a bold statement about his or her personal style.
When
it comes to your wedding invitations, monograms are particularly special,
because they allow you to celebrate the combination of your fiancés initials or
name with your own. Together, you can
select a font, color, and monogram style that sends a message about who you are
as a couple. By carrying your wedding
invitation monogram through to your thank you notes, wedding stationery, and
even wedding favors and cocktail napkins, a custom monogram can help you
creative a cohesive and creative wedding style.
The
Name Game
Following the traditional rules of
etiquette, when creating your monogram as a couple, you'll place the first initial of your new last name (the one you share), in
the middle. The woman's first initial is listed first (to the left) and the
husband's listed second (to the right).
For Example:
The
monogram for Jane and Kevin Dylan would be: JDK
For
couples that will be keeping (or hyphenating) their names, there really are no
rules so the best rule is to follow what you think looks best. A simple option is to use each initial from
the two first names. Another option is to include the first and last initials
of each person to make a 4-lettered monogram.
For
Example:
J+K (for Jane and Kevin)
JS.KD (for Jane Smith and Kevin Dylan)
Another modern interpretation of the
monogram motif is to use the first names of the bride and groom, or simply the
one last name that they will share.
For Example:
Jane +
Kevin
or
Dylan
Fun
with Fonts
Did you know that the typestyle you
select actually says a lot about you? Because of this, you'll want to choose a
typestyle that appeals to your style sensibilities. Also, because you are choosing a font to represent the day of
your marriage, you should both have a say.
Leaved the girly curly script for the bridal shower! (unless, of course,
your fiancé enjoys that type of feminine flair). The font should also reflect the mood and style of your
event. Some elegant types will send the
wrong message for an informal backyard affair.
Likewise, an elegant function calls for more than a funky, casual
font. Bickley script and Allegro are
popular picks, especially for formal events.
Garamond is a traditional, bold, can't-miss font. Courier is quickly becoming the "new
classic" for modern and casual affairs alike.
See
all fonts options here
Custom Color
Just as important as the
style and font you choose will be the colors you select for your monogram or
wedding "mark." Of course this will
depend on your wedding theme and palette (if you've already decided on those
elements you should o your best to stick with them!) There are some timeless
colors that truly go with any color combination. Basic
black will serve you well long after you walk down the aisle. Crisp
white looks so fresh against a bold background. Metallic colors like gold
and silver add a subtle to sparkle to everything they adorn, from
invitations to party favors and everything in between.
Get
inspiration for color combinations here
Put it on paper
Now that you have the
perfect wedding "mark" in mind, it's time to put it on paper...literally! Here
are just a few ways you can incorporate your initials or custom symbol into
your wedding invitations:
Mod Monogram
Wedding Invitations
Simple Monogram
Wedding Invitations
Square Monogram
Fold-notes
Rectangle Jacket
Folio
Square Jacket Folio
Customize ‘till your heart's content
The appeal of a monogrammed
or personalized wedding invitation grows even more appealing when you consider
the ways you can carry that motif throughout every element of your wedding day
and beyond. By creating that signature
"stamp," you can create a completely cohesive style. Here are just a few of the places you can leave your mark:
-
Envelope Seal
-
Napkins
-
Coasters
-
The
cake
-
Thank you notes
-
Bridesmaid
gifts
-
The
wedding album
-
Wedding favors
-
Your
options are endless!
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