How are monograms normally placed?
TOP • The most common monogram design is the 3 letter monogram with Last name initial in the center with the first name on the left and middle or maiden name on the right.WLB • When 3 letter monograms are done using same size lettering, the monogram would read just as the name…Susie Jane Medlin….SJM This is customary for Block lettering, small monograms and for a man’s block style monogram • For wedding gifts or gifts including both husband and wife’s initials, it all depends on the etiquette book you read! Traditionally, many folks say linens are monogrammed with the initials of the lady of the house. “Emily Post” adheres to the rule “Ladies first” with Ladies first name initial, Married last name initial-larger in center, and Husabands first name initial on the right. Some references state the man’s first name initial goes on the left, the couple’s last name initial in the center and the wife’s first name initial on the right as in Mr & Mrs. ….that one’s easy to remember…the
