by Richard May
A question frequently asked by bridal couples is whether or not it is appropriate to utilise the monogram of the married couple's name on their <a href="http://www.stationersguild.org/weddings.html">wedding invitation</a>. The straightforward and correct answer is "No!"
While there are numerous wedding invitations that now use monograms, it's not proper etiquette and doesn't make a lot of common sense. Simply said "It isn't appropriate to use your 'married name ' monogram, because the couple is not legally married at the time the wedding invitation is sent." Some self-appointed "do your own thing" wedding consultants may disagree, but common-sense dictates otherwise.
Others simply feel that it's bad "Juju" and that one may jinx the marriage by anticipating the ceremony which has not yet been officially recognized by either civil or religious authorities. To most experienced stationers, the answer to this question is pretty straight-forward. Therefore , it was fairly surprising that a recent Crane & Co. wedding invitation sample featured a beautifully engraved monogram in their recently released Wedding Invitations Album.
Naturally, oneassumed that there was a "boo-boo" since the monogram initials did not seem to have anything in common with the names of the wedding couple. After some forensic science, specifically reading the footnotes, we found out that the beautiful engraged monogram was the <strong>monogram of the mother of the bride</strong>! In a note citing Crane's Blue Book (the reference source of choice for wedding invitation wording and etiquette), Crane states that "As the social hostess for the family, the bride's mother's monogram is historically printed on the invitation."
The genesis of this custom requires further research. In fairness, some experienced stationers feel that the mother's gorgeous monogram may cast a shadow over the significance of her daughter's wedding. Common sense means that it may be more suitable to let the attention fall on the bridal couple.
While monograms are very good for wedding stationery or the menu at the wedding reception, it is probably best to simply avoid the use of monograms on wedding invitations.
Richard May is a Founding Member of the <a href="http://www.stationersguild.org/">Stationers Guild</a> and a co-owner of <a href="http://www.theresesaintclair.com/weddings.html">Therese Saint Clair</a>, a stationery store found in Greenwich, CT.
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Title: The correct way to use monograms on wedding invitations
Author: Richard May
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Keywords: wedding invitations,wedding stationery,monogram,wedding monograms,wedding invitation
Word Count: 343
Category: Society:Marriage
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