General Monogramming Rules:

An example of a tradtional monogram is shown above.  A traditonal monogram has three letters with the middle initial formatted larger than the two outside letters.

Traditional monograms are printed in this order: first, LAST, middle name initials.  The center initial should represent your last name.  For example, the above monogram is for Madison Marie Burns.

For married couples using a traditional monogram, the first initial is the woman's first name, the last initial is the man's first name, the last name is the center initial.

For a married woman who has dropped her middle name and now carries her maiden name we suggest the following rule:

Examples: Michelle Leigh Bergeron {before marriage}

                     Monogram initials: mBl

                   Michelle Bergeron Young {after marriage}

                   Monogram initials: mYb

An example of a block monogram is shown above.  A block monogram has three letters and they are all the same size.  Both men and women can use a block monogram.  Block monograms are traditionally used by men.  The initials on this style monogram will appear in exact order - first name, middle name, last name.

General Engraving Rules:

When engraving a gift, the interlocking font is traditionally used for females and a block style font like Times Block is used for males.  The round monogram can be used for both male and female.

Any questions regarding monogramming, please contact us at monkeyseeboutique@mail.com