| Themed wedding with monograms form the latest | | | | even tears of joy packs. |
| trend today. Monograms in weddings really took off | | | | 8. You can make beautiful free-hanging wreaths in |
| in the nineties, when receptions started to grow | | | | the shape of your letters using wire, Styrofoam or |
| sleeker and more personalized. In some weddings | | | | green floral foam, and silk flowers. |
| monograms are incorporated here and there while in | | | | 9. Monograms can be added to head table linens and |
| other they become the actual theme. Monograms are | | | | chair covers, place cards and dinner menus, cocktail |
| elegant, inconspicuous, multipurpose and dramatic | | | | napkins, matchbooks and coasters, bottled water or |
| visual reminders. | | | | custom-labeled wines. |
| There are several ideas for use of your monograms. | | | | 10. Monograms can also be used in hand fans and |
| It is always a good idea to utilize the ideas of others | | | | paper parasols, specialty lighting, cakes and cake |
| and incorporate your own creativity. You can include | | | | servers, and any number of favors ranging from |
| the monograms on various wedding items. | | | | monogrammed cookies to petites fours and |
| 1. On the bridal attire you can find them on bouquet | | | | personalized mini-notepads to shot glasses. |
| wraps, garters and handkerchiefs, and embroidered | | | | 11. You can also use monograms in a backlit, elegant |
| onto gowns, inserts, veils or trains. The bride can also | | | | ice sculpture. Engrave it on toasting flutes. Hang |
| have her shoes embroidered with the monogram. | | | | pretty white wooden letters from the church door |
| 2. Monograms can be included in programs, thank you | | | | from ribbons in your wedding colors. Stamp away on |
| notes and wedding invitations. Placing the monogram | | | | luminary bags, out-of-town gift bags and favor box |
| at the top of the invitation is elegant and | | | | lids. |
| sophisticated. | | | | 12. You can also use a monogram on the aisle runner. |
| 3. The wedding cake can be in the shape of the | | | | Some runners feature it at the bottom while others |
| selected monogram. Use monograms embossed in | | | | have it on the top. Also try using monogrammed |
| icing, 'glued' on in chocolate or gum paste, | | | | table runners, or even chair covers. |
| hand-painted with food coloring, or in the form of | | | | 13. Fun lighting effects are some of the most |
| spectacular cake toppers. | | | | dramatic ways to trot out a monogram. Specialists |
| 4. Use candles with the new couple's monogram as | | | | can project yours on the dance floor, or train it on |
| centerpieces during the reception and you can also | | | | the wall with theatrical up lights. |
| present them to your guests as favors. | | | | 14. Other ways to include monograms are flower girl's |
| 5. Have the wedding napkins printed with the | | | | basket, coasters, cake accessory, cake cutter, |
| monogram for the reception. | | | | bridesmaids' totes and bridal underwear or garter. |
| 6. The groom and groomsmen can wear the | | | | If you want everyone to notice your monograms, |
| monogram on their cumber buns. The bridesmaids | | | | make sure that they are not redundant in color and |
| can wear dresses with a sash that has the new | | | | location. Spread them out and make them look |
| couple's monogram on it. | | | | elegant. Table linens and floral pieces with monograms |
| 7. Ring bearer pillows are a popular way to bring | | | | may look beautiful separated from one another. So, |
| monograms into the ceremony. So are unity candles, | | | | try these different ideas to have a themed wedding |
| guest books, floral wreaths or door banners, and | | | | with monograms. |