Inspired by Taylor & Travis's Wedding? Here's How to Get a Custom Monogram of Your Own
It’s official - our English teacher and our gym coach are married! While we still don’t have all of the details about the fairy tale wedding, we’ve been getting glimpses into the magical night. One of the party favors for guests was an elegant, custom monogram embroidered on white napkins. Custom monograms aren't new - they've been a wedding stationery staple for generations - but the style of T&T’s monogram highlights their romantic, intimate celebration.
Custom monograms with floral designs are great for any season, but including strawberries and roses is perfect for a summer wedding!
Why should you use custom monogram in your wedding stationery?
Having a custom monogram made for your wedding is a bit like having custom branding for your big day - a mark created just for the two of you, adding a layer of individuality to every detail of the celebration. It's a small but powerful expression of a joint endeavor, whether you choose a simple monogram in an elegant script or a more detailed, illustrated crest. And because it's yours alone, it can show up everywhere: on your invitations, your programs, even stamped into a wax seal - tying the whole day together.
A traditional monogram like the one above is perfect for Black Tie or formal weddings. When paired with the wavy oval border, the design is a perfect blend of modern and timeless.
How do you choose a custom monogram style?
Custom wedding monograms can be designed completely by your preference, but are often categorized as traditional or modern. My wedding stationery is typically styled with romantic, vintage-inspired, and floral designs that are suitable for a fairy-tale backyard gathering or a classic black-tie affair. Because your monogram will likely be used for multiple components of your wedding, you want to consider your overall aesthetic. Is your venue a lush, outdoor garden where an elegant and floral design would pop? Or are you getting married in a restored farmhouse where a vintage-style monogram will feel like a precious heirloom?
Monogram styles can be tailored to your wedding style, such as a vintage heirloom feel that pairs well with brick or farm-style weddings.
Where can you use your custom wedding monogram?
Custom monograms are versatile. We could see Taylor and Travis using their monogram on their party favor napkins, but you can also place them on your wedding invitations, dinner menus, wedding photo album, and more. A custom monogram is special because it also can be used after your wedding. How romantic would it be to use your own monogram again at your 25-year wedding anniversary? Or, maybe we’ll see Taylor’s wedding monogram on her next album cover…the possibilities are endless!
While we all probably can’t have Ed Sheeran serenade us during our first dance on our wedding night, we can add a bit of individuality, elegance, and charm to our weddings by using a custom monogram. If you're planning your stationery suite and want a monogram that's entirely your own - not a template, but a custom handmade monogram that you cherish beyond your wedding - I’d love to help you design one!
