5 Monogrammed Wedding Gift Ideas and Etiquette

Weddings — and the celebrations that surround them — are always an exciting time for everyone in a family. They’re a way to begin a new adventure together as a new couple, borrowing important family and cultural traditions and creating new traditions. Monograms are an age-old tradition that are getting a modern refresh in today’s weddings. They’re a unique way to meld two families together, honoring surnames, ushering in new names and celebrating brand-new beginnings. 

Wedding Monograms Etiquette 

Etiquette surrounds monograms, so it’s no surprise that when choosing a special monogrammed item for the big day, it’s important to follow decorum. Tradition states that that it is not appropriate for engaged couples to use the groom’s last name for monograms. This means that if you want to use a monogram for invitations and save-the-date cards, you’ll want to use what’s called a “duogram,” which is a combination of the bride and the groom’s first (or last) names. Once married, it’s alright to use the traditional monogram, but remember the “ladies first” rule: the bride’s name should always come first. For example, use the bride’s first name initial (left), the groom’s surname initial (middle) and the groom’s first name initial (right).

Five Great Monogram Gift Ideas 

For wedding gifts, monogrammed items are always welcome. They’re a thoughtful way to honor the bride and the groom’s new name and the new chapter of their lives together. Marleylilly has great monogrammed gifts for brides and grooms, so check out our selection and experiment with monogram styles and scripts with our exclusive preview tool. We’ve put together five great gifts here that we think any couple will love!

#1: Monogrammed Suitcases 

Oh, the places they’ll go! Get them ready for the honeymoon in style with personalized bags. Our monogrammed suitcases make great gifts for both brides and grooms, and you can have the entire wedding party chip in and order a set for the couple to celebrate this special occasion! Check out all of our luggage and weekender styles, bags and backpacks. 

#2: Monogrammed Wine Tool Set 

Do the newlyweds love wine? Then they’ll really love our Monogrammed Wine Tool Set, made with genuine leather. This four-piece set includes a corkscrew, a stopper, a decanting pourer with a stopper and a drip collar, all nestled together inside a sophisticated leather box. 

#3: Monogrammed Sherpa Blanket 

For chilly nights cuddling in front of the fireplace or when watching television, the new couple can snuggle up under our Monogrammed Sherpa Blanket, available in two colors: Soft Gray or Ivory. Don’t miss our other monogrammed blanket styles, too!

#4: Personalized Cooler 

For the couples who spend their weekends at the beach, on a boat or camping, they’ll love our selection of personalized coolers. With several different styles and a wide range of sizes, they’ll love to take this insulated bag with them — wherever they go.

#5: Personalized Wood Cutting Board 

Our Monogrammed Wood Cutting Board is not only a practical and functional gift, but it also looks great on display. This fine-grained wooden board features the couple’s initials. Whether they’re chopping up vegetables for a nightly dinner or arranging an elegant charcuterie tray for a game night, they’ll love to pull out this sophisticated, generously sized cutting board.

Marleylilly: Your Source for Great Wedding Gifts 

Don’t miss our other great gifts, including monogrammed housewares, monogrammed drinkware and monogrammed travel accessories — all which would make fantastic wedding gifts for a new couple! Browse the Marleylilly website for a huge selection of great monogrammed items.