Future newlyweds dream that their wedding day will be remembered for a long time and will be characterized only by positive emotions. There are programs that allow you to make your celebration unique and special.
Recently, a monogram for weddings has become popular. This concept is usually understood as a kind of family coat of arms, a symbol of the beginning of a new relationship. This type of element is included in the preparatory activities and is the basis of the decor. The monogram is made from the first letters of the bride and groom's names and also includes the wedding date and shared last name. Young people can make this symbol themselves or seek help from a professional.
Options for making monograms
A wedding monogram is an inscription that is located in any of the shapes: heart, oval, circle. Some couples use templates to develop. You can come up with them yourself or find options on the Internet. If future spouses are afraid to make a coat of arms with their own hands or want to create the perfect symbol, then it is better to turn to a designer for help. He will work on the sketch, show it to the young couple, and then begin work. All necessary elements are created in the vector program. If this is not possible, then it is sent to a workshop or printing house, where three-dimensional structures are made.
A wedding monogram can not only be created on paper, but also made on other materials:
- polystyrene foam;
- tree;
- gland;
- plywood;
- glass
Family symbolism looks good on a topper. It is made of wood, and the coat of arms itself is located on a stick. It can be placed on a cake or other dishes from the presented menu. The wooden coat of arms will be preserved as a memory of the celebration for a long time.
The monogram should emphasize the overall style of the wedding celebration, match the design and match the appearance of the future spouses. Some designers experiment with colors, make the coat of arms on a white background or give it an airy feel. Others choose large fonts, thus showing the importance of the event.
A monogram can be made not only from the first letters of the newlyweds, but also from the last name and the date of the celebration.
Monograms for a wedding
We will make monograms for a wedding with the initials of the newlyweds to order in any shape with any inscriptions. Perfect for decorating a wedding banquet, podium for the bride and groom.
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Fonts for creating a monogram
The wedding monogram is developed based on the stylistic image of the wedding. An important step in creating a monogram is choosing a font. Using vector graphics, it is possible to select the appearance of the text from the presented assortment.
Depending on the wedding celebration, you can choose the following.
- Cursive fonts that include numerous flourishes in the style of handwritten text. This option is suitable for a classic event.
- Curly letters that have sharp edges and curves. Pairs well with medieval design.
- Elegant and sophisticated fonts. They are selected during a bohemian wedding.
- Rounded characters with a few curls. Suitable for a wedding in a modern style.
- Italic font with minimal curls. Used for celebrations in shabby style.
Before you create a family symbol, you need to think about the wedding style.
Places of application
Often a wedding monogram is placed on invitations and placed above where the newlyweds will sit. But everyone decides for themselves where the symbol of celebration will be located. The designer can create different sizes of the coat of arms and enlarge it depending on its location.
The monogram is placed not only on the invitation, but also:
- on save the date cards;
- in programs;
- on the menu;
- in the book of wishes;
- on place cards;
- on banners and streamers.
The coat of arms can be located not only in the hall, but also be included in the image of the couple. The groom is given a tie or shirt with embroidery. Cufflinks or holders for accessories are ordered from the jeweler. The bride's image includes various ribbons. You can make an unusual nail design, contact a jeweler to create gold jewelry with symbols in the form of earrings, a pendant or a bracelet.
The bride and groom can paint the crest on the sole of their shoes using permanent paint. If you inform the photographer about this in advance, you can get memorable shots.
Initials may be used for exit registration. They are placed on arches, altar paths, and ring pillows.
Wedding symbols are mandatory design elements. It is printed on tablecloths and placed on walls, floors and ceilings. But it is not recommended to overdo it, otherwise all other elements will simply be lost in so many symbols, and guests will get tired of the monotony.
Monogram as one of the types of coat of arms
A monogram is a family trademark, a kind of coat of arms for a wedding with the initials of the newlyweds. On such products it is customary to depict intertwined capital letters of the names of the bride and groom. If the bride takes her husband's surname, then the common surname is added to the letters. Sometimes, at the request of the couple, the wedding date is also entered. Monograms of various shapes, circle, oval, heart are placed around the letters.
Monograms and letters of the names of the bride and groom
Use of the coat of arms after the wedding
The monogram accompanies the married couple not only during the event, but also in later life. Therefore, it is worth taking care of preserving memory in advance. For example, you can order a family album with a coat of arms from a printing house. Not only photos from the wedding, but also from future family life will be placed there.
The monogram can be located in the hallway of the house, above the fireplace. Some spouses create key holders with the image of a coat of arms. This symbol can be used in the future during family holidays or children's birthdays.
This decorative element is considered a unique detail that each couple creates independently. The process of selecting a symbol must be treated responsibly. You should take into account all the stylistic features of the wedding event. The finished coat of arms should not contradict the created decor.
If young people have doubts, they can turn to a designer for help. He will offer the newlyweds design options, which include fonts, shapes and colors. With the correct selection of a wedding symbol, it will become a real coat of arms of the family and will accompany it throughout its life.
How to make a monogram for a wedding?
Most often, newlyweds order a family symbol from professionals. He sketches the monogram in a specialized program. If you need little things in the form of wood, fresh flowers or textiles, then the master makes the appropriate adjustments.
There is also an alternative option. It involves using your own imagination. But how to make a coat of arms without the help of designers? There are several programs and services that will help solve the problem.
Office Word
This program is familiar to everyone and is found on almost any computer. It is enough to use the tools to draw a coat of arms, select the desired font and insert decorative elements.
This option is considered the easiest, simplest and most affordable. But this will not help in creating original ideas. If newlyweds are looking for an easy way to create a monogram for a photo shoot and create 3D letters, this is a great workaround.
Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop
You can make a sketch in other programs. Fonts, colors and sizes for letters will help diversify the symbolism. The use of various effects and original patterns is allowed.
The advantage of this method is that a young couple will be able to get an effective result without putting in a lot of effort. But there is one drawback - basic knowledge of such programs is required. If you don’t have time to study the material, then you should abandon this idea.
Paint
Another simple assistant in creating wedding symbols. This program allows you to use different colors, fonts and shapes. Adding decorative elements is allowed. But it won’t be possible to create spectacular symbolism. The letters will have no volume.
How to create a wedding monogram?
Typically, newlyweds make a wedding monogram to order from a master who either draws a family monogram in special programs for applying it to wedding accessories and other small items, or produces a three-dimensional wedding monogram from any material: wood, fresh flowers, textiles, etc. P.
There is an alternative option - you can use all your imagination and independently develop a family logo! How to create a wedding monogram without the help of professionals? There are several useful programs and services, which we will discuss below (in the attached videos you will find instructions on how to make monograms or logos in them - the principle of their creation is the same).
Office Word
You can draw a wedding monogram with your own hands using Office Word, experimenting with fonts, color and size of letters, as well as filling the background, inserting frames and decorative details.
This option is quite easy, but it is unlikely that you will be able to create something truly original. But if you need a simple version of a monogram for a wedding photo shoot, in particular, to create three-dimensional letters from cardboard, then this is a completely workable option.
Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop
You can draw a monogram yourself using special programs: Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop. You can use any font, color and size of letters for the inscription, as well as take advantage of various effects and additionally decorate the inscription with any original patterns and designs. The possibilities are endless!
The advantages of this option are that you will get a very impressive result, but only if you know how to work in these programs. Otherwise, this may turn off many newlyweds, because it will be very difficult to find time to learn the basics of Photoshop before the wedding.
Paint
An assistant in developing a monogram can be Paint, in which you can create an inscription using the desired font for the monogram, the size and color of the letters, and also add decorative elements. As in the case of Word: everything is simple and free, but, alas, not always impressively beautiful!
Free online services
If none of the above options suits you, pay attention to free online services that can help you create a beautiful monogram for your wedding. These can be either special sites for creating monograms or services for developing logos - they have the same principle!
Working with such services is quite simple and easy, the main thing is to have access to the Internet and follow the step-by-step prompts. On the downside: some features may only be available in paid mode, so you need to be prepared for some expenses.
We will talk about the last option below so that you can see with an example how you can create a monogram on one of these online services, spending a minimum of time and effort.
