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Monogram Styles & Guidelines

Choose your monogram

Name used for example: Madison Sarah Ellis

Single Style Monogram M First name or Last name initial such as Madison or Matthews
Two Letter Monogram ME Choose this style for an individual, First and Last name initials
Three Letter Monogram MSE Choose this style for an individual with a middle name
Traditional Monogram MES Traditional style for individual or married couple with large centered surname initial
Name or Phrase Madison Personalized embroidery, one or two lines available, limited characters may apply depending on item to be embroidered.

 

Monogram Etiquette

Names used for examples: Madison Sarah Ellis and Thomas Kevin Ellis

Married Couple MET Bride’s first name, Surname, Groom’s first name
Woman’s monogram MES Woman’s first name, last name, middle name
Gentleman’s monogram TKE Gentleman’s first name, middle name, surnameThis style is appropriate for personal items: brief case, luggage, shirt pockets and cuffs.
TEK The gentleman’s surname may also be centered on items such as  cuff links, glassware, money clip or key ring

 

Monograms for Children

Gifts for children follow same rules as adults.  Girls and boys have similar monograms, as boys get older it may be more appropriate to switch to a traditional monogram where the surname is at the end

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