What Is a Wedding Monogram?

Their “wedding monogram”. ... Think of it as a way of two people becoming one. The wife's initial is first in the monogram, followed by the initial of the couple's last name, and completed with the groom's first initial.

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 does a married 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.

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