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Monogram
Monogram Etiquette
- When engraving a monogram for one person, we recommend placing the first initial of the last name in the center (and making it larger) with the first initial of the first name to the left and first initial of middle name to the right. So Joseph Andrew Smith would appear as JSA.
Monogramming Tips
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Traditional Monogram (For Women & Men):
- Traditionally monograms are done in the order of First, LAST, Middle/Maiden initials and the center letter (Last name initial) is larger. Any monograms will be done with this stated style unless you let us know otherwise. Give monograms in the order you want them appear.
- For Example: John Andrew Smith's monogram would look like this: JSA.
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Same Size Monogram (Normally for Men):
- If you prefer the monogram to be engraved with all three letters the same size, be sure to select Times Block Monogram - All Letters Same Size font from the pull down menu. Remember to list the initials in the order that you want them to appear on the item. For this kind of straight monogram, the letters are normally in the order of First, Middle, Last.
- For Example: John Andrew Smith's monogram would look like this: JAS.
Writing Fonts - Names, Messages & Dates:
- Try to keep your messages short and keep in mind that longer names and/or messages will be engraved smaller so that they fit on the item, and therefore may be harder to read. Note: Times Block writing font is preferable for long messages because when engraved small it is easier to read. Email us if you have any questions prior to ordering.
Creative Message Suggestions:
- You can be as creative as you want to when personalizing a gift, but if you're having difficulty finding just the right words to express yourself, here are some examples for you to use or you can use your own.
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Wedding - To the Couple:
- Two lives joined in friendship, two hearts joined in love.
- On your wedding day, may God walk beside you, filling your hearts with love as you begin your new life together.
- A toast to the future, a salute to the past. A tribute to love and friendship that lasts. Love brought you together as husband and wife. And gave each of you a best friend for life.
Wedding - To the Bridesmaid:
- True friends are never apart, maybe in distance, but not in heart.
- There's no greater gift than a sister to stand beside you.
- As my friend, you share my life, as my Maid of Honor you share my dream.
Wedding - To the Groomsman
- Best Man once, Best friend always. Thank you for making our day special.
- There's no friend like a brother to stand beside you. Thank you for standing by me today.
- Forever my friend. Forever my brother. For my Best Man, There could be no other.
Wedding - To the Parents:
- We treasure your gifts of love, warmth, understanding and cheer.
- Perhaps the greatest gift parents can give their children is a loving example of how wonderful marriage can be.
- A mother holds her children's hands for a moment, but their hearts forever.
- Thank you for always being there… everything I am, I am because of you.
Wedding Anniversary:
- In celebration of all the wonderful times of your life together... past, present and future.
- The world is a beautiful place as long as you are by my side.
- Love brought you together as husband and wife. And gave each of you a best friend for life.
- I loved you then… (wedding date). I love you now… (and date). I'll love you…forever.
Love:
- You came into my life, touched my heart with happiness and changed my world forever.
- Two lives, two hearts, joined in friendship, joined in love.
- You hold the key to my heart.
- The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
Baby:
- A Baby is… little hands and little feet, little toothless grins so sweet, little eyes that shine so bright, little arms to hug you tight.
- Tiny laundry, tiny smiles, tiny shoes, congratulations on your big news!
- One tiny hand to guide and hold, one tiny life to shape and mold.
Birthday:
- With love and prayers for everything that brings you happiness on your birthday and always.
- Hoping your birthday will turn out to be as special as you are.
- Roses are red, violets are blue, just wanted to say, Happy Birthday to you!
- Like a fine wine, you are aged to perfection! Happy Birthday!
Religious:
- May the love of Jesus Christ be with you, guiding you every day of your life.
- May your baby's baptism be the start of a life filled with blessings.
- May your Bar Mitzvah be an inspiration to you now and throughout the years ahead.
Friends:
- Friendships are one of the few things that improve with age.
- Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. -G. Randolf
- Loves may come and go but friends are forever, no matter what.
- You are the happy face that makes my world a better place.
Sympathy:
- Treasured in our hearts you'll stay, until we meet again someday.
- Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow.
- If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.
Grandparents:
- A Grandmother/Grandfather holds her/his grandchildren's hands for a while and their hearts forever.
- Grandchildren are God's rewards for putting up with your kids.
- Angels can't be everywhere, so God created Grandmas. Thank you for watching over me.
- A Grandpa is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart.
Graduation:
- One degree equals two happy parents. Congratulations on your Graduation!
- Follow your dreams for they will always lead you in the right direction.
- To happy endings and new beginnings. Congratulations, Class of (Year)!
- Thinking of you on your Graduation, and wishing you happiness always.
Mother's Day:
- Mother, for all that you are and all that you do.
- Wishing you always...love to surround you, beautiful moments to cheer you, and happiness to fill your heart. Happy Mother's Day!
- A mother holds her children's hands for a little while but she holds their hearts forever.
- Of all the blessings in heaven and earth, there is none more beautiful than a mother's love.
Father's Day:
- A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you are.
- There is no love like that of a child for a parent.
- Every kid should have a hero to look up to. Thanks for being mine.
- Today we celebrate the father you've been, the friend you've become, and the very special man you'll always be.
Holiday:
- Wishing your family peace and love at Christmas and always.
- May your heart light up with happiness, peace & love. Happy Chanukah
- May beautiful moments and happy memories surround you with joy this Christmas.
- Wishing you old-fashioned pleasures, happy memories and all the joys of Christmas.
- Wishing you prosperity in business, peace in your life and happiness in your home.
Business:
- We don't work for each other… we work with each other.
- When we commit ourselves to teamwork, there are no limits to what we can accomplish.
- The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you can't do.
- Leadership Award presented to (Name) (Title). For outstanding service and a strong commitment to excellence. (Date)
- Your hard work and determination are only exceeded by your enthusiasm.
- May today's successes be only the beginnings of a lifetime of dreams come true. Congratulations!
- Thank you for everything you've done to help us achieve our sales and profit goals. You made the difference!
- Presented to (Name). For dedicated service and commitment to excellence. We thank you!
- It is spirit, drive and dedication like yours that has made (Company) what it is today.
- Now that you have scaled the mountain, enjoy the view.
- (Name) A time to look back with satisfaction, A time to look ahead with anticipation, A time to fill each day with enjoyment. Congratulations on your retirement, (Number) years of service. (Date)
- Retirement is the achievement of one goal and the opportunity to set new ones. Best wishes from your friends.
