Etiquette

What is the Difference between Embroidering a Monogram vs. Initials?

A monogram is a designed motif that combines two or more letters typically in a circular shape, diamond shape or interwoven decoratively, appearing almost as a logo for an individual or couple. Initials are the individual letters displayed as a single initial or more.

Personalization for Individuals
  • 3 Initials
    • Monogram Motif -- First name initial, Last name initial (larger in between), Middle name initial
    • First name initial, Last name initial (larger in between), Middle name initial First name initial, middle name initial, last name initial
    • First name initial, middle name initial, last name initial
  • 2 Initials
    • First name initial, last name initial
  • Single Initial
    • First name initial
    • Last name initial
Personalization for Couples
    • Spouse 1’s first name initial, Last name initial (larger in between), Spouse 2’s first name initial
    • Spouse 1’s first name initial (&, +, |) Spouse 2’s first name initial
    • Last name initial

Personalization for More Than 3 Initials
    • Two Middle Names: First name initial, middle name initial 1, middle name initial 2, last name initial
    • Hyphenated Last Name: First name initial, last name initial 1, last name initial 2, middle name initial
Pluralizing Family Names
    • Never use an apostrophe!
    • For most last names, you add an S at the end, i.e. The Smiths, The Browns
    • For names that end in S, ES, or Z, you add an ES after ,i.e. The Joneses, Gonzalezes
    • Another alternative is to embroider with THE (LAST NAME) FAMILY

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