How To Effectively Use Monogram in Gifts

Let’s be honest – We often dismiss many of the favors and giveaways we receive because of their shouting logos and monograms that make the gifts appear tacky and thoughtless. A guest in an event I went to mentioned that she’d rather have more tapas than the cheap souvenir they gave as we left (I know how ungrateful!). I think one of the common mistakes is when we overuse or misuse our opportunity to personalize.

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We suggest a few ways on how to effectively personalize your gifts and favors using monograms.

Know your monogram etiquette.
The traditional three-letter Victorian monograms are the most popular variety people use today. For single men and women, the initials of their names are used to create a monogram; the surname is usually the largest and placed in the middle. If you are giving gifts to a married couple, their initials are combined- the man’s initial goes first followed by the woman’s. But if you are giving gifts to married couples individually, tradition dictates to use the woman’s first name initial, married name initial and then her maiden name initial.

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Choose the appropriate gift.
Almost everything can be monogrammed – clothing, leather goods, jewelry, even your tiny M&M’s can be personalized! The challenge is to pick the most suitable item in line with your event and based on what the receiver will surely want and would actually use. Always ask yourself – is this item something I would want myself? (Read: Avoid anything glossy).

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Photo by Ellen Leroy Photography

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Be subtle.
Be careful not to overdo the prints, especially if you are using your own initials or names and logos on your giveaways. Use the appropriate font sizes in relation to the size of the favor. Whatever you do, always make sure that they read well.

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You can never go wrong by making your monogrammed gift simple, useful and fun. Hope this list helps you!

Rose-Themed Wedding Gifts


Spring is finally upon us – that moment when the cold wind is not too biting anymore, when darkness is not in a hurry to set in, when we finally wake up to the smell of fresh fragrance in the air, when gorgeous blooms abound.
Oh happiness!

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Speaking of flowers, I am beyond excited to share with you our one-of-a-kind, rose-themed wedding welcome and thank you gifts. With the rose-loving ladies in mind, we put together a collection of rose-based items that are fragrant, gentle and all-natural.

rose-themed gift items
Rose oil and rose water are most commonly harvested in Bulgaria, a beautiful country in Eastern Europe. They are widely used in cosmetics, for fragrances and skin care.

The Rose Gift Set (From top to bottom, clockwise):

mother of the groom custom gift

Rose water ensures optimal skin hydration, facilitates skin regeneration and prevents wrinkles formation. Due to its antibacterial properties, rose water also aids in healing scars, cuts and wounds. Rose oil is an anti-inflammatory agent and tissue re-generator loaded with therapeutic benefits for the skin.

rose lip balm

If you are looking for something that’s elegant, feminine and pretty in pink, the rose-themed collection is a perfect gift for any special occasion. Our sisters, moms and besties would definitely love them!

rose gift set for mother of the groom