Adding a monogram to goods, be it a beautiful linen napkin or set of travel packing squares adds a special and custom touch. Instantly elevated, it makes a silver loving cup a family heirloom, or your passport cover personalized and ready for the next adventure. When my children were babies, I loved having their initials embroidered onto their sweet outfits and blankets, and I still adore monogramming presents for friends and family. Truly the options are endless as to what you can monogram! 

To help you the next time you wish to monogram a gift or something for yourself, I created a simple guide with modern etiquette in mind. Also, remember that certain monogram and linen shops offer a variety of ornate designs, so this guide is more to help you with the proper order of the letters!

Single Initial 

Holly Golightly 

Order: First name or last name 

H or G

HIS

Doc L. Golightly 

Order: First name, middle name, last name 

DLG

HERS

Lula Mae Barnes

Order: First name, last name, middle name

LBM

THEIRS

Holly and Doc Golightly

Order: Bride’s first name, married last name, groom’s first name

HGD

FIRST NAME

Lula Mae

Doc