Learn the Right Way to Monogram

For an individual, the order of initials is the first name, last name, and middle name. The last name initial (center) is larger than those on either side.

Place the initials in order (first, middle, last) at the same size for an individual monogram.

If you don't have a middle name, place the initials in order (first, last) at the same size.

Many girls with double first names aren't sure how their monogram should look after they get married. Start with the double name initials stacked. Then the initial of your married name is in the center, followed by the maiden name initial. The double name initials, when stacked, should be the same size as the maiden name initial. The married last name initial (center) will be the largest.

If you have multiple middle names, start your monogram with your first name initial. Follow this with your middle name initials, and end with your last name initial. All of the initials should appear in the same size.

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.

If the individuals both keep their last names, start with her first and last initial followed by his. The two last name initials (center) will be larger than the two first name initials.

For an individual with a hyphenated last name, begin with the first name initial, followed by the two last name initials, and end with the middle name initial. The two last name initials (center) will be larger.