What is the proper order for monogram initials on a handkerchief or embroidered gift?
The order of initials depends on the type of monogram that you are embroidering, the number of letters in the monogram style and who the handkerchief or gift recipient will be. To help you answer these questions, I put together a little monogram guide. The guide is based on a traditional monogram format and to give you a point of reference. Always feel free to use any order or style that you feel is right for you or the person you are gifting to!
*Just a reminder that the order you enter the initials, is the way The Handkerchief Shop embroiders them.
Monogramming for the Guys
Sample: Michael Daniel Smith
When letters are all the same size
Enter the letters in order First, Middle, Last.
When the center letter is larger
The last name initial is in the middle. Enter letters First, Last, Middle.
When there are only two letters
Enter the First and Last initial.
When there is only one letter
The last name or first name initial can be used.
Monogramming for the Ladies
Sample: Katherine Michelle Corver
When letters are all the same size
Enter the letters in order First, Middle, Last.
When the center letter is larger
The last name initial is in the middle. Enter letters First, Last, Middle.
When there are only two letters
Enter the First and Last initial.
When there is only one letter
The last name or first name initial can be used.
When there is a hyphenated last name
Sample: Katherine Michelle Vincent-Corver
The married name initial is in the middle and the maiden name initial is at the end. Enter letters First, Married, Maiden. 
Monogramming for Brides-to-be, Grooms-to-be OR Married Couples
Samples: Michael Daniel Smith AND Katherine Michelle Corver
Tonya Marie Loyd AND Meghan Lynn Johnson
Simon John Garcia AND Patrick David Anderson
When the center letter is larger and the couple has or will have the same last name
The married name (or soon-to-be married name) initial is in the middle and the couple's first name initials are on either side. Enter letters First, Married Last Name Initial, First.
When there are two letters or a couple is keeping their last names
When using a two letter monogram, use the last name initials of the couple. Enter Last, Last.
When using this type of monogram, enter the couple's first name initials. Enter First + First.
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