22 Wedding Ideas for Incorporating a Custom Monogram

No matter what wedding style, color palette, or venue brides and grooms choose for their wedding days, one of the commonalities between each couple is the desire to personalize as many aspects of their event as possible. Whether you choose to customize your aisle runner, cocktail napkins, or dance floor, one of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to nearly every wedding décor element – and set your wedding apart from other events – is to incorporate a custom monogram.  

See how real couples utilized their wedding monogram by viewing the photos below. To see more from each of these wedding events, simply click on the link below each photo to be redirected to the corresponding real wedding. Be inspired by the following wedding images and discover 22 ways to use your wedding monogram.

1. Aisle Runner with Monogram

Instead of walking down a plain white aisle runner, make it your own by decorating a custom aisle runner with your monogram. Line the runner with fresh rose petals in your favorite hue for an added décor element. 

Photo by Brett Matthews Photography; Aisle Runner by The Original Runner Company; Venue: Oheka Castle; From Real Wedding: A Romantic Fairy-Tale Castle Wedding in New York

2. Wedding Bouquet with Monogram Ribbon

For a unique look, tie your wedding bouquet with a ribbon embellished with an embroidered monogram. Your ribbon doesn't have to be the typical satin style – try a ribbon with a velvety finish to add a bit of texture to your floral design. 

Photo by Liz Banfield & Adrienne Page; From Real Wedding: Glittering Gold New Year's Eve Celebration in Oklahoma City

3. Monogrammed Shirt Cuffs

Have your groom wear his heart – or monogram – on his sleeve. This style adds a personal element to typically traditional groom's attire, and it's also a great engagement gift idea for the best man or groomsmen. An embroidered cuff will set your groom's dress shirt apart from all of his other button-up attire.

Photo by Elizabeth Messina; From Real Wedding: A Timeless All-White Wedding in Beverly Hills, California

4. Monogrammed Handkerchief

Your wedding will likely be one of the most emotional days of your life. You'll be marrying the one whom you love with your whole heart as you're surrounded by all of your most-loved family and friends. Be prepared for the occasional teary moment by packing a handkerchief embroidered with your monogram in your bridal clutch.

Photo by Christian Oth Studio; From Real Wedding: A Classic Vineyard Wedding in the Hamptons

5. Monogrammed Groom's Shoes

If your groom chooses a non-traditional pair of wedding shoes like NHL player Brandon Dubinsky, add a personalized touch with an embroidered monogram. 

Photo by Donna Newman Photography; Planning & Design by Posh Parties; Venue: The Breakers; From Real Wedding: NHL Star Brandon Dubinsky's Wedding at The Breakers in Palm Beach

6. Cuff Links with Monogram

For the groom and his groomsmen, a personalized set of cuff links is a handsome accessory. If the groom wishes to gift his groomsmen with matching cuff links – save for their personal monograms – it's a gift that will be surely appreciated by all and kept as a sentimental accessory for years to come.

Photo by John Solano Photography; From Real Wedding: Beverly Hills Summer Wedding with Flower Details

7. Welcome Gifts with Monogram

Whether you and your beloved are hosting a destination wedding, or you just want to welcome your loved ones with a sweet gift, offering custom welcome tote bags to wedding guests are a great way to introduce your loved ones to the region – and to your event. 

Photo by Chrisman Studios; From Real Wedding: A Facebook Executive's Rustic-Elegant Northern California Wedding

8. Ceremony Program with Monogram

Wedding program designs are often ordinary and simple. Dress up your wedding ceremony program with a custom monogram that will tie your paper goods into the rest of your décor! 

Photo by Images by Berit, Inc.; From Real Wedding: Romantic, Garden-Inspired Summer Wedding in New York City

9. Ceremony Fan with Monogram

If your ceremony is being held outside in the spring, summer, or even fall, temperatures and humidity can often combat the elegance of your event. Keep loved ones cool by providing paper fans decorated with your monogram. 

Photo by Kristen Weaver Photography; From Real Wedding: Elegant Summer Wedding with Timeless Color Palette in Orlando, Florida

10. Monogrammed Ring Bearer Pillow

To match the shimmer that will be radiating from your wedding rings, consider decorating a ring bearer pillow with your monogram spelled out in sparkling rhinestone letters.

Photo by Barber Photography; From Real Wedding: Pink & White Summer Wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill

11. Ceremony Petal Cones with Monogram

In lieu of confetti or rice, invite guests to toss rose petals as you make your way up the aisle as husband and wife. Decorate paper cones with your monogram and secure them to chairs with an ivory ribbon.

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Oceanfront Ceremony & Opulent Pink and Metallic Reception

12. Ceremony Pillows with Monogram

Guests at this destination beach wedding on the sand sat atop white slipcovered benches instead of traditional ceremony chairs. Plush pillows in purple and white provided comfort for loved ones and were decorated with the bride and groom's initials. 

Photo by Jason and Rebecca Walker for Ira Lippke Studios; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Beautiful Destination Beach Wedding in Turks & Caicos

13. Monogram Wedding Invitation

If you have a custom monogram created, it's a no-brainer to include it in your wedding invitation design. Add the monogram to the invitation itself, have monogrammed labels made, or have a wax seal produced that uses the personalized design.

Photo by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: A Glamorous Winter Wedding in Beverly Hills, California

14. Monogram Cocktail Napkins

Details, details, details! While cocktail napkins are typically crumbled up and thrown away by attendees, personalized napkins may make your guests reconsider. Adding a personalized touch to beverage napkins will add a certain level of sophistication to your event, and your loved ones may want to hold on to these beauties as souvenirs.

Photo by KT Merry Photography; Planning & Design by Posh Parties; Venue: The Breakers; From Real Wedding: Soft-Hued Spring Wedding at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida

15. Monogram Drink Stirrer

Think outside the box when it comes to personalization. If you know your guests will be enjoying the libations and signature cocktails of the evening, take care to make the experience a special part of your event. Adding a modern monogram to drink stirrers is a sure way to impress revelers.

Photo by Vue Photography; From Real Wedding: Southern Lake House Wedding with Ivory and Green Color Palette

16. Table Runner with Monogram

Add a monogram to your reception tables! A plain white linen can be paired with a neutral table runner embellished with your monogram embroidered in your wedding colors. This tablescape featured complementary colors by way of orange tulips and a table runner emblazoned with the couple's blue monogram.

Photo by lunaphoto; From Real Wedding: Tangerine-Hued Summer Destination Wedding in Costa Rica

17. Table Napkins with Monogram

Top each guest's place setting with a linen napkin embroidered with a custom monogram. A monogram in glittering gold gives the reception table a regal touch, or choose a hue that complements your floral centerpieces. 

Photo by Lauren Ross Photography & Nancy Cohn Photography; Planning & Design by Posh Parties; Venue: The Breakers; From Real Wedding: Sophisticated The Breakers Wedding with Pink Florals

18. Reception Lighting with Monogram Details

Use gobo lighting to illuminate a blank wall with your wedding monogram. This Chicago wedding reception featured ambient blue lighting and a sophisticated gobo monogram lighting design. 

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography; From Real Wedding: A Dream Winter Wedding at The Art Institute of Chicago

19. Dance Floor Lighting with Monogram

If you prefer the walls of your reception space to be decorated with drapery, consider decorating your dance floor with a gobo lighting design that displays your monogram. 

Photo by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Glamorous Winter Wedding in Beverly Hills, California

20. Monogram Dance Floor Design

If you love the look of a monogrammed dance floor and want it to be a bit more permanent, create a custom dance floor design emblazoned with your monogram in the center. This design will surely impress your guests and look absolutely lovely in your first-dance photos. 

Photo by Amanda Sudimack for Artisan Events; From Real Wedding: A Fairy-Tale Wedding Fit for Former Miss Illinois

21. Monogram Wedding Cake

When choosing a wedding cake, you have two options: traditional or modern. No matter if you choose a five-tiered white wedding cake with elegant piping and sugar flowers or a contemporary three-layer cake with ruffles and sparkle, adding a monogram to one of the layers is a sophisticated way to make your cake unique to you as a couple.

Photo by Robert Evans Studios; From Real Wedding: Traditional Catholic Ceremony & Romantic Tented At-Home Reception

22. Monogram Wedding Favors

Send guests home with wedding favors presented in packaging that features your monogram! Adding a bit of personalization to your favors will tie your event together and allow you and your beloved to share your custom design throughout the wedding and beyond.

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography; From Real Wedding: Chic BLack & White Summer Wedding in Chicago, Illinois

For more wedding ideas, find out how to incorporate your monogram throughout the wedding day, see invitation ideas with custom monograms, and view save-the-date card ideas!