Monogrammed Gifts Etiquette

We often get asked about proper monogram etiquette, so thought we would create a post on our blog to clear up any confusion.

Everyone loves getting a monogrammed gift! It makes us all feel so good to know that someone actually took some time and put some thought into a gift rather than just picking anything up on the way to the party! At The Letter Tree, we offer a large selection of fun monogrammed gifts, but make sure you get the initials in the correct order. We always monogram or engrave initials in the exact order they are indicated on the order, so please always take a few minutes to be sure you have them in the right order.

A monogram is when the first letter of the last name is placed in the center, the first letter of the first name is on the left and the first letter of the middle name is on the right. For example Susan Ann Miller would be SMA. For a couple monogram such as John and Susan Miller the monogram would be SMJ, with the first letter of the woman's first name followed by the first letter of the last name and then the first letter of the man's first name.

For a block font or an old english font where all letters are the same size, you enter your initials in the following order: first middle and then last.

Keep posted, we will offer a fun monogrammed gift give away soon!