{Monogram Monday}

Introducing Monogram Monday

A day where I will be posting a few trendy monogram items that catch my eye!

A monogrammed cutting board! I saw one of these the other day while out shopping. Usually made from select maple and with a juice edge keeps the mess on the board and not on the counter. Some also have sterling silver handles to add a little extra personality.

Who doesn't love a new tote? Especially when it looks like this one! I always fall in love with anything blue.

 Do you know the number one most popular gift given to a bride and groom? Towels! And these are beautiful!

Sincerely,
Miss Dreama

{History of Monograms}

Many people know a monogram as initials or letters combined to make a sign of identity. What many people do not know is how the monogram came to be used and the proper way to create or read one.

Historically monograms were used as a royal signature. They then were adopted to signify things like rulers, art work, and even to denote social statuses within a society. Now, monograms can be seen just about anywhere: purses, clothing, jewelry, stationary, shoes. The most popular of all are monogrammed towels, usually given to newlyweds.

» Rules:

• Monograms with three initials are usually in the Victorian female arrangement of first initial on the left, middle initial on the right, and last initial embroidered larger in the middle
• Male monogram of same-size letters first, middle, last initial

• Married monograms usually consist of the bride’s first initial on the left, the groom’s first initial on the right, and the joint last name initial larger in the center, similar to the Victorian female version
• A married woman would use her first name initial on the left, maiden initial on the right, then new last initial larger in the center

Though most people opt for traditional monograms there are hardly rules now. A monogram can be playful, whimsical, flamboyant, traditional, elegant, or understated;   the number of choices today is almost endless!

Sincerely,

Miss Dreama

{Ways to Rock your Monogram}

Monograms in weddings really took off in the nineties, when receptions started to grow sleeker and more personalized. Today, they're still a very big trend.

In some weddings, they're a grace note sprinkled here and there. In others, they've become the actual theme.

» And what’s not to love about monograms?

They’re elegant, understated, versatile, and a dramatic visual reminder of your new life together.

» Ways to Rock your Monogram

Getting an actual replica of a custom-designed monogram isn't always easy. But if you're willing to let that slide, you can find a monogrammed version of just about anything you'd ever imagine in weddings.

» Like what?

Well, stationery, ranging from save-the-dates and sticker seals to custom postage stamps. And in bridal attire, you'll find them on bouquet wraps, garters and handkerchiefs, and embroidered onto gowns, inserts or trains. 

Ring bearer pillow are a popular way to bring monograms into the ceremony. So are unity candles, programs, guest books, floral wreaths or door banners, and even tears of joy packs.

» And the reception?

You could conceivably add them to head table linens and chair covers, place cards and dinner menus, cocktail napkins, matchbooks and coasters, bottled water or custom-labeled wine.

And that's not to mention  hand fans and paper parasols, specialty lighting, cakes and cake servers, and any number of favors ranging from monogrammed cookies to petits fours and personalized mini-notepads to shot glasses. Plus, don't forget those personalized bridesmaids totes!

Picture courtesy of MeWha Photography

Sincerely,

Miss Dreama